Law Enforcement Marine Base officially handed over

ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom (UK) Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was today, April 16, 2024, officially handed over to law enforcement.

In a ceremony held just outside the base in Road Reef, Tortola, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) called it a proud moment for all Virgin Islanders ahead of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), His Majesty's Customs, and the Immigration Department taking up occupancy.

Proud Day for VI

“Today is a day for all Virgin Islanders to feel proud. Today, we celebrate the completion of the reconstruction of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project being managed by Virgin Islanders. The contractor for this project was James Todman Construction Limited, one of our most prominent BVI construction companies.”

Hon Wheatly commented that a homegrown contractor has done the VI proud by delivering another well-executed project. He also acknowledging the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and Trojan Design and Development Limited for their part played.