The Virgin Islands may face its first significant threat of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season as forecasters monitor a developing tropical system in the eastern Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami has identified a westward-moving tropical wave that could potentially impact the eastern Caribbean in the coming days. As of 8:00 AM EDT … Continued
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrated the crowning of its new ambassadors in a dazzling pageant held on Sunday, June 23. Jhadazia Lennard and Malacoy Levons emerged victorious as Miss and Mr. HLSCC, respectively, in an event themed “Cultivating Excellence.” Lennard dominated the competition, securing awards for Miss Popularity, Intellect, Best Business Wear, and … Continued
Pummeled by climate change’s impacts, the British Virgin Islands stands at a crossroads. Rising temperatures, intensifying storms and flash floods increasingly jeopardize these islands’ communities and economic lifelines. The territory faces an existential crisis — and a capability gap. For the BVI, climate change is no hypothetical menace — it’s an inescapable reality battering the … Continued
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) hosted its 2024 graduation ceremony recently celebrating the achievements of 186 students under the theme “Empowering Minds, Limitless Futures. HLSCC President Dr Richard Georges opened the ceremony in celebration of the graduates, noting the hard work they each exhibited to arrive at this milestone. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley offered … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is preparing to deliver a statement during the upcoming June Substantive Session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The 2024 resumed session will meet in New York from 10 to 21 June. The Premier made the announcement during a recent press conference. In addition, Wheatley provided an update on the … Continued
The long-running Basic Sea Skills program offered by local non-profit Kids and the Sea (KATS) BVI has taken another step forward by introducing an advanced curriculum for returning students. Former KATS Assistant Director Brian Liverpool recently weighed in on this significant expansion of the initiative. Liverpool, who was heavily involved in developing and running the … Continued
In an effort to restore the natural environment and protect the shoreline, the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI Foundation are replanting 100 seagrape trees along Long Bay Beach on Beef Island Today, June 8th, 2024. The “Seagrape Tree Replanting” event is part of Operation Restoration, an initiative aimed at reviving coastal areas … Continued
As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, meteorologist Andrew Jackson is emphasizing the importance of preparedness over fear, despite a grim outlook for the coming months. In a recent interview with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding, Jackson delved into the reasons behind the concerning forecast and the challenges it presents compared to last year’s season. … Continued
In a recent address to the public, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley urged citizens to prepare for what experts predict will be an active 2024 hurricane season. With as many as 25 named storms expected to develop, he called for prayer and action to protect the territory. The Government has already begun seasonal preparedness … Continued
The flash flood warning that had been in effect for the Virgin Islands since early Thursday morning was discontinued around 11:30 am as heavy rains finally began to subside across the territory. The lingering system brought torrential downpours and thunderstorms to the islands over 24-36 hours, with some areas receiving up to 5 inches of … Continued
