Brian Davis Appointed Director of the Department
The Government of the Virgin Islands has formally appointed Brian A. Davis as Director of the Department of Waste Management, effective 1 December 2025, in a release from the Office of the Deputy Governor. The official notice adds further details about Davis’s technical skills, software competencies and wider sector experience previously reported by local outlets Guavaberry, VINO and BVI News.
The Government of the Virgin Islands has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Davis as Director of the Department of Waste Management, effective 1 December 2025, in a formal release from the Office of the Deputy Governor (Government of the Virgin Islands). Previously, local outlets including Guavaberry and VINO had reported that Davis was likely to take the post and that the appointment had the blessing of the Public Service Commission; BVI News also carried the government release.
According to the government's announcement, Davis brings more than 25 years of technical, engineering and senior-management experience within the Virgin Islands Public Service, with service across the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD), the Public Works Department and the Ministry of Communications and Works.
The release lists past roles including Acting Deputy Director & Head of Operations/Projects and Planning, Project Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor and Engineer Technician. As Director, Davis will lead and administer the Department of Waste Management, oversee day-to-day operations, manage the department’s annual budget, and develop and implement policies, procedures and long-term plans to ensure efficient waste-management services throughout the Territory (Government of the Virgin Islands).
He will also provide research, analysis and technical advice to the Ministry, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and government policies — responsibilities echoed in earlier reporting by Guavaberry and BVI News. The government release adds further detail on Davis’s technical profile: a Master of Science in Project Management (Merit) from the University of Liverpool, academic training in architectural engineering, membership of the Project Management Institute and the BRE Academy, and practical capabilities in civil engineering, hydraulic analysis, asset management and contract administration.
It also lists advanced design competencies with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other specialised software — information not previously published in local coverage. Davis most recently served as Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, where the government said he advanced major modernisation initiatives, strengthened data-driven decision-making and introduced innovative operational tools (Government of the Virgin Islands).
Guavaberry’s earlier reporting placed his time at WSD amid significant operational challenges in the Territory — including chronic water shortages tied to ageing infrastructure and funding constraints — and outlined measures taken during that period such as pipe repairs, reservoir fixes, meter procurement and online bill payment introduction.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Development Tasha Bertie welcomed the appointment, saying it reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening leadership capacity at a pivotal time and expressing confidence Davis will bring structure, technical discipline and results-driven leadership (Government of the Virgin Islands; quoted in BVI News and Guavaberry).
Davis said he is honoured by the opportunity and looks forward to building a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future for the Territory (Government of the Virgin Islands/BVI News). Solomon, whose contract as head of the Waste Management Department was not renewed earlier this year.
It remains unclear whether the appointment signals wider restructuring of utilities; past reports have raised the possibility of a merger between the Water and Sewerage Department and the BVI Electricity Corporation, but no formal confirmation has been issued. Residents concerned about continuity of water and waste services are advised to monitor official releases from the relevant ministries and the Public Service Commission for transition plans and further details.
For media enquiries, the government release directs contacts to BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com. Sources: Government of the Virgin Islands press release; BVI News; Guavaberry; VINO.
Primary source: VINO