The British Virgin Islands will welcome its first-ever School of Medicine in August 2025, as Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) expands its Caribbean presence with a new campus in Tortola. The inaugural class will consist of 50 students, with an additional 75 students set to enrol in Fall 2026. This major development marks the opening … Continued
Passenger traffic through the airports of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to return to pre-2017 levels by the close of 2024, thanks to a significant boost in airlift to the territory. This projection was announced by Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, during a recent interview with 284 Media on Thursday. Menal … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports has issued a statement addressing a second allegation of sexual molestation against a male teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), just weeks into the new school year. This follows a similar accusation that was made against another male teacher of the school at the beginning … Continued
United States Virgin Islands Police are investigating the desecration of the grave of Virgin Islander Kalik Aaron, after a disturbing discovery was made by Public Works Department employees at the Eastern Cemetery in Smith Bay, St. Thomas on Tuesday, October 8. According to an article published by the Virgin Islands Daily News on Thursday, a … Continued
The government of Guyana has announced significant progress toward achieving self-sufficiency in livestock feed production by 2025. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha confirmed that for the first time in the nation’s history, Guyana is producing its own corn and soybeans—key ingredients in livestock feed. Speaking at the commissioning of a new soil chemical services laboratory at … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Saint Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday, October 9, in the 350th CONCACAF Nations League game. The match, held at Warner Park, marked a continuation of Saint Kitts’ unbeaten run in Group C of the competition. Saint Kitts opened the scoring in the … Continued
Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie Skelton has raised concerns about the source of funding for the Government’s sponsorship of the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert, scheduled for March 2025. The event, organized by YOLO Promotions, is set to feature the Jamaican dancehall artist in the British Virgin Islands for the first time. Skelton’s comments follow the recent … Continued
At least two ministers within the government of Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley have voiced opposition to the use of taxpayer funds to support an upcoming concert that will be headlined by Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, scheduled for March 2025 in the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith and Minister for Communication and … Continued
The 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure saw a record-breaking turnout on October 5, with 450 participants joining the cause to fight cancer in the British Virgin Islands. Hosted in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society, the event aimed to raise $75,000, with all proceeds going to support cancer patients and their families. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is advising the public to be aware of increased emergency service activity at local airports as it conducts its biennial emergency simulation exercises. These exercises will take place between Monday, October 7, and Thursday, November 7, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, Auguste George … Continued
