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
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
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
The British Virgin Islands has again been recognized among the Caribbean’s most elite destinations, securing 10th place in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Islands in the Caribbean and Atlantic. The list, determined by 575,048 traveller votes cast for this year, reinforces the territory’s status as a destination celebrated by its visitors. … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued air quality and heat index warnings for the Virgin Islands as a surge of Saharan Dust sweeps through the region. The advisory, issued Thursday, cautions that air quality is expected to be “moderate to high” for the next several days. When air quality is described as “moderate to … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands recently celebrated another milestone in the ongoing Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, with the completion of a new social home for Jost Van Dyke resident, Mr. Carlton Hendricks. The home was officially handed over by the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, who emphasized the impact … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) netball team secured a commanding victory over World Netball’s newest full member, St. Eustatius, in their opening match of the Battle of the Saints tournament on Thursday, October 24. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in St. Maarten, saw the BVI team dominate Statia with a final … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced the return of the annual Third District Job Fair, slated for Sunday, October 27, 2024. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works at Hanna … Continued
The 2024 Unite BVI KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme launched in July 2024 and continues development with an exciting and successful evening of mentoring. On Friday October 11th, 2024 at Seven at the Pier 23 small business applicants had an opportunity to provide a one-minute elevator pitch aimed at selling their business to perspective … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands by donating a state-of-the-art MRI Injector machine to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The donation, made in honour of the late Kirima Shameka Forbes, was presented during a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, October 18, at the … Continued
