OVER 200 ATTEND ANNUAL THIRD DISTRICT JOB FAIR

With over 200 attendees and 205 job applications submitted, the Third District Job Fair, hosted by former Speaker of the House Julian Willock, saw one of its highest turnouts to date. Held on Sunday, October 27, at Therapy Works in Hannah Bay, Tortola, the event welcomed job-seekers and some of the territory’s leading employers. The … Continued

RDA SIGNS CONTRACT FOR NEW AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COMPLEX

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has officially signed a contract for the design and construction management of a new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex in the territory, marking a significant step toward enhancing local food production and sustainability. The contract for the project was awarded to Trojan Design and Development Ltd for $95,200 … Continued

BVI ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW FACES

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

ALARMING RISE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES SPARKS RENEWED EFFORTS FOR CHANGE

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

REMAINING COI AUDITS RELEASED TO PUBLIC

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

INTERCARIBBEAN SERVICE SEES MAJOR IMPROVEMENT FOLLOWING GOVT INTERVENTION

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

SMITH DENIES INVOLVEMENT IN ALLEGED POWER PLAY

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

SMITH DISPUTES PREMIER’S CLAIM – SAYS HER FIRING CAUSED INSTABILITY

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