Mr. Paul Dennis, KC, has been appointed as Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands. A Jamaican national and senior partner at O’Neal Webster, Mr. Dennis will support Jamaican nationals in the BVI and promote bilateral cooperation. His appointment highlights the strong Jamaican presence in the Territory and aims to boost collaboration in areas such as trade, education, agriculture, and cultural exchange. Premier Wheatley welcomed the appointment as a move toward stronger regional unity and partnership.
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The Department of Waste Management is requesting quotations for the supply and installation of 11 solar-powered security outdoor cameras and 3 indoor security cameras. The cameras will be installed at various waste management sites in Tortola. The cameras must meet specific specifications, including 2K video quality, night vision, solar power (for outdoor cameras), and internal memory storage. Interested businesses must submit their quotations, along with pictures, product details, and required certifications by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 March 2025. Quotations should be hand-delivered to the Department of Waste Management Office. For more information, contact Mr. Marcus Solomon or Ahdan Doward at 284-468-4934.
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Women’s Transformational Leadership Conference in Barbados on 18 June 2025. Hosted by CIWiL and partners, the event aims to empower women in leadership across the region. Speaker George-Massicote expressed her honour to represent the Virgin Islands and the CPA, emphasizing the importance of promoting gender equity and good governance. The public is encouraged to attend virtually by registering at ciwil.org/regional-womens-leadership-conference.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the rental and operation of heavy equipment at the Pockwood Pond and Virgin Gorda dumpsites. Contractors must provide equipment listed in the Schedule of Requirements, operated for a minimum of 8 hours daily, with immediate replacement in case of breakdowns. Tenderers must submit proof of equipment ownership and trained personnel based in the BVI, details of relevant experience, valid certificates of good standing, and a 2025 trade license if applicable. All tender prices must be in US dollars. Two copies of proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled “Heavy Equipment at the Pockwood Pond Dumpsite” by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2025, to the Department of Waste Management, Union Property Building.
The Government of the Virgin Islands requesting quotations for the Mold Cleaning of Art Rooms and Lecture Rooms at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) L. Adorothy Turnbull Building – Ground Floor.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the connection of a 5,000-gallon water tank at the Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) in East End, Tortola. The works are intended to support the upkeep and necessary maintenance of the school’s water supply system, including the installation of an automatic fill system, connection to the existing water supply, and integration with the pump system.
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI), acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports (MEYAS), is inviting tenders for the perimeter fencing and entry gate installation at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). The works aim to enhance security and improve the overall infrastructure of the school by installing durable, uniform, and aesthetically pleasing metal fencing along the school’s perimeter, as well as two aluminum entry gates.
The Government of the Virgin Islands requesting quotations for the Mold Cleaning of Art Rooms and Lecture Rooms at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) L. Adorothy Turnbull Building – Ground Floor.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Sealing of the Roof at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School (ESPPS), located at Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.