Dirk Walters, the Events Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, has officially resigned from his position. Walters confirmed his resignation in a brief statement to 284 Media on Wednesday, July 17, stating that he will not be providing any further comments on the matter “for now.” Walters was appointed as the Events Manager … Continued
In a welcome turn of events, the Caribbean is poised for a period of relative calm following the recent havoc wreaked by Hurricane Beryl. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a reassuring seven-day forecast, stating, “For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next … Continued
Justice was served in the High Court on Friday, July 12, 2024, as Rohan Williams was found guilty on both counts for the murder and rape of Lenia Green, an incident that shocked the Georges Northside community in 2019. Five years later Williams’ conviction marks the culmination of relentless efforts by the RVIPF and the … Continued
Virgin Islander D’Moi Hodge, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard, is making waves on the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team. Hodge delivered an impressive performance in his debut game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, leading the Spurs to a narrow 3-point victory. Coming off the bench, Hodge played for 20 minutes and recorded … Continued
In their second night at the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St. Maarten, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured another impressive victory, this time against the United States of America Team. The game took place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city … Continued
New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms. Mary Caul both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley said today is another fantastic day to give thanks for. We are able to … Continued
It was one of the most highly anticipated games as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League kicked off in Dutch St. Maarten which runs from July 14 to July 20, 2024. The games are played at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St. Maarten. Team Virgin Gorda … Continued
On Sunday, July 14, eight residents from Anegada were elected to serve on the new Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee for the term 2024 to 2027. The election saw a healthy turnout as residents voted from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The votes were subsequently counted, and the successful candidates were announced. In the 18-29 … Continued
In a tragic turn of events, a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States, on Saturday evening has left two people dead and several others injured, including Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM during Trump’s speech, when shots rang out, causing chaos among the thousands … Continued
The British Virgin Islands are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle thefts, with rental vehicles being the primary targets. Over the two-month period from May 11 to July 11, 2024, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) revealed that it investigated eight incidents of vehicles being stolen without the owners’ consent. Alarmingly, seven of these … Continued
