The inaugural Tourism Summit, held on January 16-17 at Peter Island, laid the foundation for a National Tourism Policy to guide the sector's development. Public consultations will continue to finalize the policy by June 2025. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley emphasized tourism’s role in the economy, while Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith highlighted the importance of collaboration. Key initiatives include sustainable practices, empowering local communities, and enhancing visitor experiences. Over 330 stakeholders participated, and the summit marked a commitment to shaping a sustainable, inclusive tourism sector for the Virgin Islands.
The Government of the Virgin Islands (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”) invites tenders for the demolition, excavation and site clearance, construction of sidewalks and placement and compaction of road base material at Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (hereinafter referred to the “Works”.)
Employers on Virgin Gorda are invited to the Labour Management System (LMS) training on Wednesday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Flax Administration Building. Employers should contact the Labour Department at 468-6559 to register.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Interior Rail Retrofit at the Enis Adams Primary School (EAPS), located at Myers, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Entry Gate Reconfiguration at the Enis Adam Primary School (EAPS), located at Myers, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Elmore Stoutt High School Air Condition Cleaning Project located in Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Air Condition Installation at the Joyce Samuel Primary School located in Belle Vue, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
Lucas Anton Findlay of Joyce Samuel Primary School emerged as the winner of the 2025 Inter-Primary School National Spelling Bee, with Dominique Ashley of Valley Day Primary placing second and Layla Saniana of Ebenezer Primary coming in third. Competing individually, students studied 3,000 words in preparation for the event, which began on May 28 and concluded with the finals on June 4 after twelve schools advanced. Deputy Chief Education Officer Mrs. Heida Selwood emphasized the competition’s role in strengthening students’ spelling and literacy skills while promoting friendly academic rivalry across the Territory. The Ministry of Education continues to support such initiatives to enhance educational development throughout the Virgin Islands.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is accepting bids for a contract to provide cleaning services for the restroom facility located at Queen Elizabeth II Park. The contract will be for the duration of 2026 and is scheduled to commence on 1 March, 2026.
VI Government Seeks Cleaning Services for Restroom at Long Bay Beach The Government of the Virgin Islands is accepting bids to award a contract to provide cleaning services at the restroom facility located in Long Bay, Beef Island. The contract will be for a period of one (1) year commencing on 1 March, 2026.