His Majesty’s Customs Department is urging the public to join the fight against illicit drug trafficking following the interception of a major drug operation earlier this week. The significant seizure occurred during a routine inspection on December 10, 2024, when customs officers discovered a large number of packages containing a green vegetable substance suspected to … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Squash community is celebrating a monumental achievement as 10-year-old Delilah Pease claimed victory at the 2024 Canadian Junior Open in the Girls Under 11 category. Pease becomes the first-ever player from the BVI to win this prestigious squash title, marking a historic milestone for the territory. The Canadian Junior Open, … Continued
The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway expansion is being developed using the United Kingdom’s Green Book process, a comprehensive appraisal framework designed to ensure the effective evaluation, monitoring, and implementation of public projects. The Green Book, issued by HM Treasury, provides guidance on assessing policies, programmes, and projects. It includes methods for monitoring and … Continued
Premier and Minister of Financial Services and Labour, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has pledged to address reports of mass layoffs and the relocation of financial services operations to cheaper jurisdictions. Speaking on the local radio programme Talking Points, Premier Wheatley expressed his commitment to engaging with industry stakeholders to tackle the issue. During the programme, … Continued
The Francis Lettsome Primary School is gearing up to host its inaugural pageant under the theme “Angels of Christmas” at the Eileene Parsons Auditorium on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. 284 Media visited the school recently to speak to the five contestants. Kamal Haynes has the story.
The construction of a vending zone at Long Bay, Beef Island, has commenced marking a significant milestone in the Long Bay Beach Management Project. This initiative aims to balance environmental conservation with sustainable tourism development. The project, which also includes environmental restoration, a public picnic area, and structured parking, is designed to protect the beach … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will host its much-anticipated Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament on December 12-13, bringing together students from seven secondary schools across the territory to compete for the prestigious title of Chess Champion. The tournament will feature players from seven schools, including Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, … Continued
Four young sailors from the Royal BVI Yacht Club showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and determination at the St. Maarten Yacht Club Budget Marine Optimist Championship, competing against some of the Caribbean’s top talent from seven islands. The team, consisting of Aerin Westlake and Henry Clifton (13) in the Championship Fleet and Arun Bissoondutt and Ashton … Continued
Police Officer Jellian Hobson of Paraquita Bay has been granted bail in the amount of $100,000 after appearing at the Magistrate’s Court in connection with a domestic violence incident. The charge follows an investigation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) into an incident that occurred on November 10, 2024. The RVIPF reaffirmed its … Continued
Ephraim Penn has been re-elected as President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) for a historic fifth term during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on December 5, 2024. The event, hosted at the BVIOC Office, Road Reef Plaza, Tortola, saw the election of new and returning officers to lead the committee for … Continued
