Anne Lennard emerged as the toast of the town at the 2024 Ralph T O’Neal Hat Parade, clinching the prestigious title of Best Overall Hat in a display of creativity and style that captured the essence of the annual event. Commencing on Lee Road in front of the renowned Chez Bamboo restaurant just after 4:00 … Continued
Two pillars of the British Virgin Islands’ telecommunications landscape are celebrating major milestones this April. Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) and BVI Cable TV, both locally-owned companies, are commemorating nearly four decades of service to the territory. CCT will mark its 38th anniversary on April 18th, 2024. Established in 1986 as the first cellular company … Continued
In a major boost for the home team, BVI basketball sensation D’Moi Hodge is set to suit up for Team Tortola BVI at the upcoming King of the Courts Caribbean Championship tournament. The basketball event tips off this Thursday, April 4th and runs through Sunday, April 7th at the Multipurpose Complex in Tortola, BVI. Hodge … Continued
For the month of March, Rotary Clubs worldwide celebrated Water Sanitation & Hygiene. The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town continues the plight through the emphasis on Hygiene by making contributions of water, Hand Sanitizers and Soap Dispensers to local Primary Schools throughout the territory. These donations will continue to ensure best practices in Health … Continued
Local author Mrs Kenisha A. Sprauve officially launched her book series titled, ‘Kimmy Goes’ on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park, at 3:00 PM. In addition to the launch, the event featured exciting family friendly entertainment activities for children including bouncy castles, face painting, and an Easter Egg hunt. … Continued
Sarah Penney, Deputy Director of Green VI, has voiced confidence in the potential of the We Recycle Programme to significantly reduce waste in the territory, diverting approximately 80 percent of waste products that are typically incinerated or buried. In an interview with 284 Media, Penney emphasized the importance of residents embracing the initiative to achieve … Continued
The second annual H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Career Fair concluded on a high note, with students seizing the opportunity to engage and network with a multitude of local employers. The event, held at HLSCC, provided a vibrant environment teeming with job prospects across various industries within the Virgin Islands. Denise James, Transfer Counsellor … Continued
The Virgin Islands government is ramping up efforts to achieve greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency, according to Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Karl Dawson. In a statement at a recent press conference Dawson outlined various ongoing plans and initiatives aimed at boosting local agricultural production and strengthening food security in the Territory. Key … Continued
On Friday, 8th March, the Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, 19 students engaged in a mock legislative session where they proposed constitutional changes aimed at benefiting the Virgin Islands. In this simulated … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is encouraging Virgin Islands residents to participate in the 2024 Caribe Wave regional earthquake and tsunami exercise set for March 21. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate Territorial tsunami response plans, increase tsunami preparedness, and improve coordination throughout the region. Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn … Continued
