The 2024 Torchlight Parade and Tramp lit up the streets of Tortola on Monday evening, with residents donning white attire to celebrate the start of the 70th Emancipation Festival. The event, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, drew a vibrant crowd that paraded and danced to the lively fungi music of the Zion Sounds band. This … Continued
Virgin Gorda United emerged victorious in a thrilling 2024 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Football Association (FA) Cup final, defeating league champions Wolues FC 2-1 on Sunday, July 28. The match, held at the Greenland Football Stadium, showcased a high level of competition and skill, with both teams battling fiercely for the coveted title. VG United … Continued
34-year-old Jareem Todman has been identified as the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal shooting near the Road Town Market Square on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the name in a media release on Monday, July 29, noting that Todman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to … Continued
The Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League championships kicked off with strong performances from Power Outage and defending champions Synergy, both securing victories in their respective divisions at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park on Friday. In the men’s championship series, Power Outage delivered a stunning upset against the reigning champions, … Continued
A man is in stable condition at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after being shot in Baughers Bay on Saturday night. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media release on Sunday, detailing that it occurred near the Omar Hodge Fishing Wharf on July 27, 2024, shortly after 9:00 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased male found in a dinghy near Great Camanoe on Saturday, July 27, as 29-year-old Jamal Freeman of Long Look. The RVIPF confirmed Freeman’s identity in a media release on Sunday, stating that his family has been notified and is receiving support during this difficult … Continued
An early morning shooting on Sunday, July 28, 2024, has tragically claimed the life of a man near the Road Town Market Square. The incident occurred under circumstances that are still under investigation. According to initial reports, the victim was seated inside a vehicle when the attack took place. The man was gunned down in … Continued
The highly anticipated 2024 Calypso Monarch competition is set to return on Saturday, July 27, after a three-year hiatus. This event will be a highlight of the 70th Emancipation Festival celebrations on Tortola, marking a significant moment in the island’s cultural calendar. In the lead-up to the event, 284 Media conducted interviews with key figures … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will proudly showcase its national pride at the Paris Olympic Games as Thad Lettsome and Adaejah Hodge serve as flag bearers during the opening ceremony. This marks the first time the ceremony will take place outside a stadium, with a unique 3.7-mile parade along the Seine River in Paris, starting at … Continued
The 2024 Xmas in July event drew record-breaking crowds to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 20, with over 5,000 attendees reported. Tomas Dardet, BVI Tourist Board Representative for the Puerto Rico Market, confirmed the turnout during an exclusive interview with 284 Media at the event. While definitive numbers are pending, Dardet noted that the presence … Continued
