The Government of the Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome a new tourism board following the expiry of the term of the previous board on July 31st, 2022. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly recently that ahead of the expiration date, his government had been proactive with beginning the process … Continued
Minister for Education Honourable Sharie de Castro has congratulated students who have emerged successfully from their studies despite the challenges experienced throughout the 2021-2022 school year. The minister noted that despite several shocks dealt to the education sector over the past few years, teachers and students in the British Virgin Islands “have continued to demonstrate … Continued
Students attending the Althea Scatliffe Primary School will be reassigned to other schools across the territory after it was determined that the school’s structure was unsafe for a resumption of activities in the coming school year. The Althea Scatliffe Primary School was closed in June following an assessment commissioned by the Ministry of Education that … Continued
The British Virgin Island Fraternity of Health Practitioners has welcomed 11 newly graduated Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians to join the territory’s artillery of emergency care professionals. The new graduates emerged from the second cohort of trainees to pursue this course of education provided through a joint collaboration between the BVI Health … Continued
The OneMart Superstore in Fat Hog’s Bay is open and ready to serve residents of the East End/Long Look Community, and the wider Virgin Islands with the promise of upholding and improving on the good name of service that the OneMart name has built in the territory. The Superstore is the second of its kind … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association has marked this year’s August Tuesday races as a total success, characterised by a smooth running of activities and encouraging turnout. In an interview with 284News, BVI Horse Owners Association President Lesmore Smith said, “ It was a great turn out. I can’t give you exactly how much … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association will host 5 memorial races this August Tuesday, in recognition of the contributions of several “fallen soldiers” who have contributed to horse racing in the BVI in various capacities. In an interview with 284News, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith explained that the races will … Continued
Residents can expect the same great experience of the Coney Island activities of the past emancipation festivals, during this year’s “Fun-land” which will be part of the Bernard ‘Yampie’ Nibbs Festiville. As explained by Vice Chairman of the Festival Affairs Committee Birch Lettsome, the name change this year came about because of some unforeseen difficulties … Continued
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency following a second emergency meeting that aimed to determine the potential of the virus to become a global threat. Reports are that the declaration was issued despite the failure of the WHO emergency committee to meet a consensus on the matter. … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone believes that while it is all well and good for the territory to promote its tourism product, there is a dire need to ensure that the available infrastructure is up to par. Malone said the need for a proper infrastructure is to facilitate the influx of tourists needing … Continued
