VISAR is gearing up to host another major event on its fundraising calendar. On April 19th, members of the public are invited to join the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Governor for the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering. 284 Media recently caught up with VISAR Operations Manager Phil Aspinal for the details of this year’s … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley has urged the public to exercise greater sensitivity when it comes to sharing graphic images and videos of tragic incidents on social media platforms. He spoke during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Wheatley’s call comes in the wake of a recent drowning incident … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued an urgent call for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, as recent military confrontations between the two nations raise alarming risks of a wider regional conflict. In a statement, CARICOM’s Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) voiced “grave concern” over the escalating violence, including Israel’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to the Board of Directors of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands. In accordance with the National Parks Act, 2006, the following appointments have been made: Clyde Lettsome has been appointed as a member and Chairman of the … Continued
The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr. Kedrick Malone to serve as a ministerial adviser in the role of Governance Reform Delivery Manager and Chief Adviser to the Premier. In this position, Mr. Malone will also hold the title of Director of Strategy and Effectiveness for a three-year term spanning March 15, … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base. This major infrastructure project will enhance safety, security and border protection capabilities in the Territory. Funded jointly by the Virgin Islands Government and the UK Government, the newly rebuilt Marine Base … Continued
A gruelling but inspiring rehab journey is unfolding for Puzzle, the green sea turtle who survived catastrophic injuries after being struck by a boat in February. An update posted to Facebook provided some insight 47 days into Puzzle’s recovery journey. The Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) rescued Puzzle and she defied the odds by pulling … Continued
The unrelenting charge of global warming reached another distressing milestone in March 2024, which became the 10th month in a row to set a new record as the warmest respective month on record globally. Data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) showed the average global surface air temperature for March 2024 was … Continued
Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson, the former American football star who captivated the world during his highly publicized murder trial and subsequent acquittal, has died at the age of 76, his family announced on Wednesday. Simpson, who rose to fame as a talented running back and actor before his life was upended by accusations of brutal … Continued
In a groundbreaking move, World Athletics has become the first international sports federation to introduce prize money for Olympic medal winners, beginning with the upcoming Paris 2024 Games this summer. The historic decision by athletics’ global governing body will see gold medalists in each of the 48 athletics events at Paris 2024 awarded $50,000 from … Continued
