Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre on Beef Island advanced this past weekend as crews poured concrete for the facility’s floor slab, including a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Workers from No Limit Construction Services spent Saturday afternoon on site, focusing on the ADA-compliant features that will ensure equitable access for all users. The ramp is a … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management in the British Virgin Islands issued a heat alert Monday, warning residents of potentially dangerous conditions with the heat index expected to exceed 103°F (39.4°C). The alert forecasted that the most severe conditions were felt between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. . Officials are urged the public to stay hydrated … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
A landmark summit for Caribbean influencers and content creators is set to take place October 3-5, 2024, bringing together hundreds of participants from across the region. Event creator Jamicia McCalman-Nelson told 284 Media that the summit aims to support Caribbean influencers and bridge gaps in the content creator market. McCalman-Nelson highlighted the economic potential of … Continued
The National Hurricane Center reported Thursday that no tropical cyclone formation is expected in the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days. According to forecasters, disturbances moving off the western Sahara are encountering large amounts of Saharan dust. This dust is being carried into the tropical North Atlantic along … Continued
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
Enriquito “Quito” Rymer, the renowned musician and owner of Quito’s Gazebo & Luxury Inn in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, has entered a new chapter – retirement after 43 years in business. In a farewell message posted on social media, Rymer and his wife, Kimberly West-Rymer, thanked their patrons for “43 years of music and magic … Continued
Soca superstar Machel Montano has been awarded the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York, bestowed by the Mayor, in conjunction with the Rise Up NYC Concert Series and The Apollo. On August 25th, Montano will headline a free concert ceremony and celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, where he will receive the … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is taking steps to advance its relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), moving from functional cooperation to a more formalized Technical Cooperation Agreement. The announcement comes after a July 15, 2024, meeting attended by USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Teri Helenese, the Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) continues to establish itself as the most reliable choice for telecommunications in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This reputation was further solidified during the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has since intensified into Hurricane Ernesto. Despite the storm’s unexpected strength, CCT’s network sustained minimal damage and maintained service, underscoring … Continued
