The Ministry of Communications and Works has successfully completed yet annual Holiday Gift Project, hosted in partnership with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. This yearly initiative aimed to bring joy and festive cheer to children throughout the Virgin Islands.Annually, the Ministry of Communications and Works is responsible for identifying a non-profit organisation that is centred around children. The organisation selected this year was...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), set to transition into the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA), has announced three major procurement opportunities for release in December 2025.First, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Clinic Lobby Repairs to the Major Peebles Wing will focus on upgrading and refurbishing the clinic lobby to enhance patient comfort, improve patient flow and increase accessibility.  Key to this refurbishment is the installation of a new...

The Social Development Department recently recognised foster parents across the Virgin Islands for their commitment to supporting vulnerable children, during an educational session hosted by the Children and Family Support Services Unit.The event celebrated long-standing foster parents who have provided safe, loving and stable homes for children in need. The session also offered professional development, guidance and encouragement for both new and experienced foster families.Minister for Health ...

In recent weeks, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has recorded a significant number of vessel-grounding incidents, and the Chief Marine Accident Investigator in the Premier’s Office, Mr. Jerome Padmore, is calling on all vessel owners and operators to heighten their vigilance while sailing in Virgin Islands waters.The MSIRA has recorded a total of 10 vessel groundings from February to December this year, with four of those incidents occurring between Oct...

Announces First in a Series of Territory-Wide Community Meetings.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially handed over a new social home to Virgin Islands resident Mr Marvin Malone just in time for Christmas.The home was designed by Architect Mr Shane Nanton of Bamboo Blue Prints, managed by Project Manager Mr Marquese Maduro of Project Management and Construction Solutions, and constructed by contractor E & K Trucking & Construction Services Limited.During the key handover ceremony, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honou...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce the commencement of works under the Derelict Vessels Removal & Disposal Project, which will see the extraction of 28 abandoned and deteriorated marine vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.This project marks a significant step forward toward improving maritime safety, restoring the natural marine environment, and enhancing the visual and ecological quality of a marine shelter and one of the Territory’s key ...

He was called to the Bar of England and Wales on 23rd November 1965.