The Government’s vision is to transform the Virgin Islands into a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation and local and foreign investment. This means creating a thriving, vibrant, diversified and innovative, knowledge-based economy with an attractive business environment that ensures full employment and full participation in global trade.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PORTS AUTHORITY

The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) owns, operates and manages all airports within the British Virgin Islands. It oversees connectivity to hundreds of domestic and international destinations with frequent daily flights to top-rated, major cities in the Caribbean. The Authority also has the responsibility for providing safe, secure and efficient gateways from the islands to the world.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions:

BOARD MEMBERS

Persons applying to serve on the Board should have the professional  competencies  that exemplify integrity, respect and a balance of skills and experience that match the purpose, mission and values of the Authority.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD EMBODY THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

Since most of the work of the Board will be done during regularly scheduled meetings, the competencies required for an effective Board include the ability to:

1. Possess the requisite leadership skills and experience in sectors directly relevant to the Authority’s functions and responsibilities. Clearly understand the industry, Authority and the needs of its stakeholders.
2. Capable and willing to attend scheduled Board meetings, and actively contribute to the discussion.
3. Attend meetings and make a substantial active contribution to Board deliberations. Share recommendations on how the Board can enhance the effective performance of its functions and mandates.
4. Partner with Chair to ensure that all Board resolutions are carried out and that actions to achieve the Authority’s strategic goals are successfully undertaken.
5. Develop a good working relationship with other Board members and contribute to the Board’s working relationship with the senior management of the Authority.

6. Demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality and good corporate governance.

7. Think strategically, manage complexity and act decisively.

8. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work effectively and collaboratively in a group.

1. Possess an innovative spirit and the ability to think outside the box.

TRAINING/SKILL/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Board Members must have commercial experience and/ or past public sector experience ideally from a relevant environment in the field of expertise which may include: maritime, property, regeneration, leisure and tourism, finance, law, economics, management, among other related business sector leadership.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons are asked to submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum Vitae to the address provided below by the closing date.

Agency:

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Communications and Works

Government of the Virgin Islands

Simmonds Building                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Manuel Reef, Tortola VG1130

Virgin Islands

Telephone: 1 (284) 468-2183

Email: mcw@gov.vg

CLOSING DATE: 11^th June 2025