One of the Caribbean’s leading financial services company, CIBC Caribbean, has announced a change to its Country Management, that will place greater emphasis on relationships with key stakeholder groups, including its employees, clients and the community. The bank currently operates in 10 Caribbean countries, having reduced its geographical footprint from 17 countries to 10 over … Continued
A small medical transport plane crashed into multiple buildings in northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, killing all six people on board and injuring several people on the ground. The aircraft, which was on a medical transport mission, carried a child patient, her mother, and four crew members. According to flight logs, the plane was in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association, in collaboration with CONCACAF, recently hosted a groundbreaking Train the Trainer’s Workshop from January 24-26, aimed at strengthening local coaching expertise and enhancing football development across the territory. This dynamic three-day workshop brought together top football professionals to equip local trainers with advanced coaching techniques, leadership skills, and talent … Continued
Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn has spoken out for the first time since the High Court’s ruling of “No Case to Answer,” which effectively cleared him of wrongdoing in the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project case. The ruling, delivered by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on January 21, 2025, found no sufficient evidence against … Continued
Kelly “Kellyful” Smith, a prominent advocate for documenting Virgin Islands culture and experiences, recently visited the 284 Media studio to discuss her latest project, “The Virgin Islands Princess.” According to Smith, the new series is close to her heart and has been a long time in the making. She expressed gratitude to her team, including … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made significant strides in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of four individuals following a search operation in Cane Garden Bay on Friday, January 24, 2025. The operation resulted in the discovery of two firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition. Charged in connection with the illegal … Continued
The Ministry of Education in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has expressed deep concern over recent reports of illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana-infused foods, and sexual enhancement drugs, being found in secondary schools across the territory. The ministry issued an official statement addressing the troubling issue and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has reopened the Virgin Islands Scholarship Application Portal for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is accepting scholarship applications in 10 priority areas, including education, health, infrastructure, technology, and more. The comprehensive list of study areas is available on the government’s website at … Continued
Virgin Gorda United (VG United) secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Panther FC in the BVI Football Association National Football League last weekend, narrowly reclaiming the top spot in the standings. The win places VG United level with Wolues FC at 26 points, though they have played one game more. The match, held at the … Continued
Seven schools across the Territory are expected to compete in the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates beginning 5th February. The schools participating in this year’s debates are: Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary, Cedar International School, Ciboney Centre for Excellence, Claudia Creque Educational Centre Secondary, Elmore Stoutt High School, St. George’s Secondary and Virgin … Continued
