Despite challenges, positive developments taking place in VI– Hon Rymer

- Minister puts spotlight on works completed by Works Ministry during 1st year in office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said despite challenges in the Virgin Islands, positive developments continue to happen in the territory and under his ministry.

“These challenges stem from a range of factors, including the storms of 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts brought on us by the unfortunate circumstances of our former Leader of Government Business and the ongoing implementation of the COI recommendations, which have changed the way in which this Government and any future government must operate,” he said.

The minister was at the time speaking on the occasion of the territorial address: Building a sustainable nation on May 16, 2024, to celebrate the Government’s first year in office.

He said for ghut cleaning and bush cutting, gone are the days when contracts could simply be issued based on adding one’s name. “The process, as it stands, demands competitive bidding amongst contractors for all projects, regardless of the value of the work and we MUST comply.”