The BVI Athletics Association welcomed two new executives after elections held at the Save The Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, last Wednesday. Lakeisha “Mimi” Warner secured the position of Athletes Representative in a narrow 26-24 win over competitor Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses. Meanwhile, Angelle Cameron took on the role of Public Relations Officer … Continued
The Virgin Islands faces a troubling increase in domestic and gender-based violence, underscored by recent data revealing a persistent pattern of abuse within the territory. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, highlighted these trends in an effort to underscore the need for sustained intervention and … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce announced on Friday that the remaining audits, conducted as part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Commission of Inquiry, have been published and are accessible to the public. The audits, available on www.auditbvi.com, cover COVID-19 assistance grants and government contracts over $100,000 and include reviews of programs aimed at farmers, … Continued
The opening weekend of the new season set the tone for a thrilling campaign as defending champions Wolues F.C. asserted their dominance with a decisive 6-2 victory over rivals One Love F.C. With last season’s Golden Boot winner Hugo Lizario picking up right where he left off by scoring a brace, Wolues showcased their attacking … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands’ recent intervention with InterCaribbean Airways has led to a significant improvement in the air travel services provided to the territory by the airline. This is according to the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Kurt Menal, who shared the update during a recent interview with 284 Media. He … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has firmly denied allegations that she was involved in a rumoured power play intended to topple Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration. Addressing the claims at a press conference on Wednesday, Smith clarified her stance, stating she remained committed to her role as Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has pushed back against Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s claim that keeping her as Deputy Premier and minister would have caused instability within his administration. Speaking at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith expressed her shock over the premier’s rationale for her sudden dismissal, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) netball team secured a commanding victory over World Netball’s newest full member, St. Eustatius, in their opening match of the Battle of the Saints tournament on Thursday, October 24. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in St. Maarten, saw the BVI team dominate Statia with a final … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced the return of the annual Third District Job Fair, slated for Sunday, October 27, 2024. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works at Hanna … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands by donating a state-of-the-art MRI Injector machine to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The donation, made in honour of the late Kirima Shameka Forbes, was presented during a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, October 18, at the … Continued
