Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has announced that the next focus of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands will be rental vehicles with tinted windows. This decision comes after the observation that such vehicles are frequently present at serious incidents across the islands. According to Commissioner Collins, there has been a noticeable pattern linking tinted … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has emphasized the importance of reshaping the relationship between the Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, as well as developing a new strategy for the UK’s engagement with the Overseas Territories. These are the primary objectives for the upcoming Joint Ministerial Council meetings. Dr. Wheatley, along with Deputy Premier … Continued
Police Commissioner Mark Collins has made allegations of an ongoing campaign by factions of the local press aimed at discrediting him in his role. This statement was made in response to a direct question posed to him: “Do you have an ongoing war with the media?”, during a recent appearance on Tola Radio. When asked … Continued
Over a year has passed since the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of businesswoman Kristal Black and a 6-year-old girl, and the victims’ families are still seeking answers. This week, a man identifying himself as the father of Black’s young son called into Tola Radio to express his frustration and demand answers from … Continued
Parents in Tortola are voicing their concerns over the recent spate of school closures caused by power and water outages. The interruptions to the school day have caused significant inconvenience, prompting calls for better resilience in the territory’s schools and improvements to the water and power networks. Speaking with 284 Media, a group of parents … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is currently hosting its 2nd annual Innovation Week from Monday, through November 10, 2023. This event aims to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration among students from kindergarten to secondary school. During Innovation Week, students will engage in various creative processes and methods of inquiry and investigation. These … Continued
“Make the House of Assembly as booked and as busy as the Government is when they are travelling all over the world” In a recent press conference, the Honourable Stacy Mather, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and Territorial at Large Representative, voiced his concerns about the current state of the House of Assembly … Continued
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports is launching an initiative titled “Promoting our Youth in Business” under the theme “Youth Entrepreneurship: The Cornerstone of a Diverse Economy”. In a recent interview with the Government Information Service, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports Brenda Lettsome Tye shares some insight on the purpose of the initiative … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board has an open invitation to local influencers and social media enthusiasts to join their promotional campaigns and events, as part of efforts to leverage the power of social media to promote the territory. Interested influencers and social media enthusiasts are encouraged to register their interests with the BVI … Continued
The BVI Barracudas Swim Team made a splash at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) 2023 Short Course Championships, bringing home an impressive haul of 20 medals. The team, comprised of 16 swimmers aged between 7 and 16, competed against the St Thomas Swimming Association, Inc. Stingrays and the St. Croix Dolphins. The BVI team … Continued
