Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer announced that the government has approved the business case for expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, marking a key milestone in efforts to modernise the territory’s aviation infrastructure.
Rymer told the House of Assembly that Cabinet approved the outline business case on October 1, 2025, following a detailed review led by consultants KPMG. The firm was selected through a competitive process to prepare the study “in accordance with the United Kingdom’s Treasury’s Green Book guidelines,” Rymer stated.
He explained that the framework ensures the project remains “transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused on delivering lasting value for the people of the Virgin Islands”. A steering committee made up of local experts from finance, aviation, tourism, planning, and environmental sectors supported the process by providing insight and analysis to align the plan with national priorities.
Rymer said Cabinet endorsed a runway extension to 7,000 feet as “the most viable and beneficial option to meet our territory’s aviation and economic needs”. He described the decision as “a major step toward our vision for a modern, competitive, and globally connected Virgin Islands”.
