In response to a recent advisory from the Ministry of Health regarding an increase in HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging residents to get tested. A press release from the RVIPF’s Family and Juvenile Unit expressed strong support for the Ministry’s concerns about … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Guatemala in their first game of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Playing at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, the BVI team was outclassed by the highly ranked Guatemalan side. From the onset, Guatemala dominated the … Continued
The Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda was the target of an armed robbery on Friday, June 7. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident, noting that it occurred just before their statement was released at 10:15 p.m. “Officers are currently on the scene,” the RVIPF stated in their brief update. … Continued
Dr. Henry Jarecki, a prominent psychiatrist with deep ties to the British Virgin Islands, has strongly denied allegations made against him in a recent sex trafficking lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous accuser associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein, claims that Jarecki engaged in non-consensual and abusive conduct, accusations that the 91-year-old vehemently refutes … Continued
A blistering century from opening batsman Avishkar Sewkarran propelled the Cavaliers to a comprehensive 88-run victory over Police in the 2024 BVI Cricket Association’s T20 league on Sunday. Batting first at the Greenland Cricket Ground, the Cavaliers posted a mammoth total of 216 runs all out, setting a daunting target for their opponents. Player of … Continued
In the latest round of the 2024 Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League, both the Pirates and Synergy showed why they are the defending champions with commanding victories last weekend. The action kicked off on Friday at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park with a high-scoring encounter between Power Outage and … Continued
The BVI Rugby Football Union’s BVI Barbarians proved superior in a friendly match against the Puerto Rican Exiles last weekend at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The Barbarians emerged victorious in both 10-aside matches, securing wins with scores of 2-0 and 5-0. The BVI Barbarians outplayed their Puerto Rican counterparts, demonstrating superior coordination and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team is gearing up for a significant challenge as they face Guatemala in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. In an exclusive interview with 284 Media, Head Coach Chris Kiwomya shared his insights on the … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools, except for the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume in-person learning today, Friday, June 7. This decision comes after all public schools were closed on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions that impacted the territory. Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, communicated the update to … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of the Elmore Stoutt High School has been named the 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, continuing the school’s winning streak in the prestigious competition. Following in the footsteps of her schoolmate Naomi Onwufuju, who secured the title in 2023, Thomas’s victory underscores the Rams’ dominance in promoting tourism awareness and education among the … Continued
