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
In a day and age when the British Virgin Islands is poised to bridge the upending division, the Government of Virgin Islands was unable to bridge that divide by making an amendment to Section 10 of the Immigration and Passport Bill. At present the Bill requires children born in the Virgin Islands to expat parents … 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
Reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed an attempted robbery at the 2024 Leverick Poker Run. It is alleged that gunmen attempted the robbery shortly after 12noon today Sunday May 26th as patrons from across the Virgin Islands were enjoying the annual event. Circumstances surrounding the happenings which are still presently unfolding, alleged that a gunman … Continued
The Virgin Islands and United Kingdom governments have joined forces to combat illicit financing and uphold international sanctions through the establishment of the new Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit. A Memorandum of Understanding signed Wednesday formalized the collaboration, with the Sanctions Unit set to transition from under the Governor’s Office to the leadership of the Attorney … 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
As the Immigration and Passport Bill presently sits in the hands of lawmakers for amendments in the committee stage, Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn is lobbying his colleagues to make amendments to Section 10 of the Bill to give immediate residency to children born in the BVI to expatriate parents. In an invited comment … Continued
Marking one year since taking office as part of the Natalio Wheatley led Government, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Rymer delivered an assessment of the significant infrastructure and development challenges facing the British Virgin Islands, while also highlighting key achievements over the past year. Rymer, who also represents the 5th District, acknowledged the dire … Continued
