Human resources teams within government ministries are now empowered to manage the key human resources functions of public officers within grades 1 to 12, marking a significant step forward in the management of the public service. This development follows the recent signing of an expansion agreement by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce, authorizing officers to … Continued
National record holder Rikkoi Brathwaite made a notable appearance at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend, finishing sixth in the highly competitive Men’s 100 Meters. Brathwaite, who entered the race with a season’s best time of 10.03 seconds, clocked in at 10.19 seconds while running out of lane 9. The race … Continued
The Law Enforcement Review Report is set to be laid before the House of Assembly this week. Following this presentation, the report will be made available to the public, marking a crucial step in the government’s commitment to improving the territory’s law enforcement and justice systems. His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed the completion of … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has lauded the Sixth Quarterly Review on the government’s implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, describing it as “fair, balanced, and factual.” The report, presented by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce last Friday, highlighted significant progress while noting the need for an extension of the deadline to … Continued
A heartfelt donation of $100,000 from the late Jason Helmbrecht brings the Humane Society of the British Virgin Islands one step closer to realizing its dream of a new animal shelter. Helmbrecht, a former resident of Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, and a passionate animal lover despite his allergies, passed away in January 2023. Tiffany Doyle, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley are attending the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference, which runs from May 27 to May 30, is centered on the theme “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.” The Virgin Islands … Continued
BVIslander sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite is set to make his highly anticipated debut at the prestigious Diamond League event this Saturday. Competing in the Men’s 100-meter race, Brathwaite, who holds the national record for the British Virgin Islands, will face a formidable lineup of athletes, including three-time World Champion Christian Coleman from the United States, World … Continued
UPDATED STORY Social commentator Cindy Rosan has refuted claims that she was arrested on Friday, May 24, following the Governor’s press conference, which has since been supported by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The incident occurred immediately after the conclusion of the Governor’s press conference, where Rosan was observed being led into the … Continued
In an unexpected turn of events, social commentator Cindy Rosan was taken into custody by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) shortly after the conclusion of the Governor’s press conference on Friday. While the specific reasons for Rosan’s apprehension remain unclear, 284 Media understands that it occurred immediately following the press conference. … Continued
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he will head to the polls for an early election on July 4. The announcement came on a rainy Wednesday morning, as Sunak addressed the British public outside 10 Downing Street, emphasizing the importance of choosing the country’s future direction. Sunak, a member of the Conservative … Continued
