A new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, a school that will serve the educational needs of differently-abled students in the British Virgin Islands, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The government broke ground for the construction of the new facility on Monday, August 28. The school’s previous site had to be abandoned because … Continued
In its most recent publication of the Caribbean Climate Outlooks, the Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has indicated that ocean temperatures are expected to remain significantly above average over the next three months. This ongoing situation is set to exacerbate heat stress across the Caribbean region. CariCOF’s report, covering the period from September to … Continued
Father Sean Major Campbell, an Anglican Priest and Human Rights Advocate has weighed in on the ongoing debate of same-sex marriage in the British Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. He spoke with Ronn Grant, in a recent 284 Media Special. The Priest has called on the public to be aware of how the political … Continued
The recently concluded 69th VI Emancipation Festival has been dubbed one of the best in recent history by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who delivered an address on the event today. According to the Premier, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee under the leadership of appointed Chairman Dirk Walters and Deputy Chairman Birchfield … Continued
In a recent statement released by the Department of Disaster Management, officials noted the rapid escalation of activity within the Atlantic Basin over the past weekend. This surge in activity serves as a clear indication that the region is entering the peak of the hurricane season. While the increased activity might raise concerns, residents of … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has announced that this month’s test of the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System will take place on Friday, August 25th. As per the DDM’s standard practice, the test will occur on the fourth Friday of the month. While no immediate action is required from the public during this … Continued
The World Athletics Championships 2023, the biggest track and field event of the year, kicked off on Saturday, August 19, in Budapest, Hungary. However, many fans in the Caribbean region, including the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands, are unable to watch the live action, as no public broadcaster in their location has secured … Continued
In an effort to continue providing valuable insights and resources to the construction industry, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the upcoming release of the “Winning in Construction E-Book.” This publication aims to offer quick and easy access to essential information for interested parties, enabling them to enhance their understanding of … Continued
The most recent report on the progress being made at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex revealed that the instillation of new windows, doors and frames at the site has been completed. The project is in the hands of DesignBVI Limited, a subsidiary of JOMA Projects, which won the contract in 2020. The Chief of … Continued
The sentencing hearings for Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard, who both pleaded guilty to being part of a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy with former Premier Andrew Fahie, have been postponed by Judge Kathleen Williams. The hearings were originally scheduled for Monday, August 21. Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing is pending a new date and Oleanvine Maynard’s hearing has been re-scheduled … Continued
