The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting proposals for the management, operation and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant at Her Majesty’s Prison on Tortola, for a period of two (2) years.

The public is notified that due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, His Excellency the Governor John Rankin and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone have agreed that there be a suspension of visitation to Her Majesty's Prison until further notice.  

The Government of the Virgin Islands apologies for any inconvenience that may be caused.

Her Majesty’s Prison received a new Superintendent with the appointment of Mr. Guy-Michel Hill.

The public is advised that in-person visitation to Her Majesty’s Prison has resumed. The visitation schedule is as follows:

The public is notified that in-person visitation to Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut has been temporarily suspended until further notice.

The National Security Council (NSC) convened a special meeting today to consider and review the events at Her Majesty’s Prison, which occurred over the weekend, 29-30 May, 2021.

I am deeply concerned about the events at Her Majesty’s Prison on Sunday evening that sadly resulted in a loss of life.

A violent altercation occurred among several persons incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, 30th May which resulted in the injury of four prisoners.

The public is advised of the restriction of visitation to Her Majesty’s Prison, the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly, Virgin Gorda Elderly Home, Rainbow Children’s Home; Safe Haven Transition and other private residential facilities.