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Two Bids Received For West End Ferry Terminal Project
Two bids were received by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for the West End Ferry Terminal Project by the extended deadline of January 17, 2025. One bid was from a joint venture of two local firms, and the other from a Canadian firm. The technical submissions will be evaluated by the project’s design consultant, Inros Lackner SE, with results expected by February 2025. The project is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and aims to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity. The West End Ferry Terminal is crucial for sea travel to and from Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and the USVI.
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122 Persons Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
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Tender Notice No. 24
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GOVI or the “Purchaser”) invites tenders for Vehicle(s) to the Government of the Virgin Islands for use by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF)
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Offical Statement by the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports on the Opening of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre
From rubble to rebirth — that is the story of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre. In 2017, the winds roared and the walls fell. Chaos swept across our islands, tearing away not only buildings but, for a time, our sense of normalcy. Yet even in the midst of destruction, there flickered something divine — a determination, a dream, a design for renewal. Out of the chaos came clarity. Out of the ruin came resolve. And today, out of that rubble, rises this rebirth — the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, the proud home of the Grizzlies, and the first purpose-built special education facility of its kind in the entire OECS region.
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Let’s Build VI Launched To Put Virgin Islanders At The Centre Of National Development
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, today officially launched the Let’s Build VI National Scholarship Programme, a landmark national initiative designed to equip Virgin Islanders with the skills, qualifications, and confidence needed to build, serve, and sustain the future of the Territory.
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Statement By Honourable Sharie B. de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports on Recent Developments at HLSCC
On June 3, 2025, Minister Sharie B. de Castro delivered a statement on recent developments at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), highlighting progress in enrollment trends, programme expansion, and institutional effectiveness. Key updates included a rise in part-time and male student enrolment, growth in technical and marine studies, continued success of the Dual-Enrolment and CAPE programmes, and the start of preparations for HLSCC’s 2028 accreditation renewal. With $900,000 in additional government support, the College also implemented a new salary structure following an Ernst & Young compensation review, increasing faculty starting salaries by 35%. Additionally, HLSCC is exploring four-year degree-granting status, beginning with a bachelor’s in education. These efforts affirm HLSCC’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education and align with national development goals as the institution celebrates its 35th anniversary.
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Statement by Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer at the Ribbon Cutting and Official Commissioning of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project
Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens of our beautiful Virgin Islands. Today marks a landmark moment in our collective journey toward a greener, more resilient future with the inauguration of the Fanegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System. This facility powers the island with clean energy for more than 12 hours a day during peak usage—especially now in the height of the tourist season and following the internationally known Lobster Fest—and can run on renewables alone for up to 19 hours. It also symbolises our deep commitment to the principles enshrined in our National Sustainable Development Goals—particularly responsible consumption, climate action, and affordable, clean energy for all.
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2025 Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce
2025 Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce
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Statement by Honourable Sharie B. de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports on the Approach To Addressing Serious and Extreme Student Misbehaviour
On June 3, 2025, Minister Sharie B. de Castro addressed the alarming rise in serious student misbehaviour, including drug use, violence, and inappropriate conduct in public secondary schools. In response, the Ministry of Education has launched a multi-agency effort involving health and law enforcement partners, established a Student Wellbeing Steering Group and Intervention Task Force, and developed a comprehensive support framework focusing on prevention, counselling, restorative justice, and alternative education. Schools have implemented targeted programmes like BEAM and behaviour committees, while international models from the UK are being adapted locally. The Minister called for community-wide support through trained volunteer mentors and emphasized that addressing these challenges requires collective action from schools, government, and society.
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Remarks by Hon. Julian Fraser Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Hon. Julian Fraser highlighted the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund as a model for sustainable climate financing, created in response to limited access to international funds for UK Overseas Territories. The Fund, legally established in 2015, is independently governed and aims to support climate adaptation and mitigation projects. With over $5.2 million in seed funding, it will officially launch at COP30 in Brazil. The Fund emphasizes transparency, diverse funding sources, and equitable access for government, NGOs, and private entities.