The United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) has approved the British Virgin Islands’ request for an official visiting mission. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement on Friday, March 15, as he expressed his satisfaction with the decision, noting the importance of this development in shaping the territory’s constitutional future. The … Continued
In a recent session of the House of Assembly, Deputy Speaker and Territorial At-Large Representative Hon. Stacy Mather brought attention to a longstanding question perplexing the community: the purpose of the enigmatic third lane adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth II Park. Directing his inquiries to the Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, Mather … Continued
The repair works to the damaged incinerator at Pockwood Pond are nearing completion according to a recent update by the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development. Speaking during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Wheatley presented a comprehensive overview of the British Virgin Islands’ waste management initiatives, highlighting significant … Continued
In celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley has paid tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of women in the Virgin Islands while reaffirming the Territory’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment. In a recent statement Wheatley extended warm wishes to all women in the BVI for … Continued
The Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market 2024 kicked off last weekend on the sister island of Virgin Gorda providing local businesses within the two industries the opportunity to have their products on display. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes was on the ground and filed the following report.
The British Virgin Islands has been officially removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the achievement underscores the territory’s unwavering commitment to international tax transparency and collaboration. The premier … Continued
In a move to improve the British Virgin Islands’ legal system, Governor His Excellency Daniel Pruce appointed Hakim T. Creque as the territory’s newest magistrate. In his role, Creque will serve as the first full-time magistrate on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. The Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, noting … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has expressed interest in becoming a full Member State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent press conference, stating that his government will be seeking a Letter of Entrustment from the British Government to commence the process. … Continued
With over 40 percent of the BVI population ages 25 to 64 considered obese, the Ministry of Health is calling for immediate attention and collective action to address the growing issue. The call came from the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, during World Obesity Day on Monday, March 4 which was … Continued
Amid discourse in the Territory connecting recent criminal activity to a “sluggish economy,” Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has distanced the two issues. He cautioned the public not to perpetuate excuses that promote a narrative rationalizing the criminal lifestyle. Wheatley was responding to questions posed by Member for the 6th District Hon. Myron Walwyn during … Continued
