Education Month 2026 Launched

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports officially launched Education Month 2026 on Monday, 2nd March during a Meet the Media Press Conference, setting the tone for a month of activities focused on strengthening the education system and advancing national development through learning. The press conference featured a panel comprising the Minister for Education, … Continued

TITO PUENTE JR. HEADLINES THE RETURN OF THE HLSCC PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, 21 March 2026 with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr. at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. For more than twenty years, the Performing Arts Series has served as … Continued

Parade moved to Saturday as Rise and Shine remains on August Monday, Hodge Smith says

Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge Smith has announced that this year’s Emancipation Festival parade will culminate the season on the Saturday following August Monday, with the popular Rise and Shine Tramp remaining on August Monday. Speaking at the Emancipation Festival Forum, Hodge Smith said the decision was made after organisers observed that … Continued

Avanell “Clarkie” Morton named 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival honoree

The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee has announced Avanell “Clarkie” Morton as the honoree for the 59th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. The committee said Morton embodies this year’s theme: “A Legacy to Explore and a Culture to Adore: Celebrating 59 Years and So Much More!” Organisers noted that Morton has made significant contributions to the spirit, pride and … Continued

TRC gears up for major regional meeting at Peter Island Resort

The impact of emerging technologies on tourism driven economies will be one of the areas to be discussed when Information, technology and media regulators from the region meet here next week for the International Institute of Communications IIC Caribbean Chapter meeting. The two-day meeting which will be hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission – TRC … Continued

WORLD’S LARGEST FLOATING BOOKFAIR ‘LOGOS HOPE’ TO VISIT BVI OCTOBER 24TH-28TH

The Logos Hope, known as the world’s largest floating bookfair, is scheduled to visit the British Virgin Islands from October 24 to 28, bringing affordable books, cultural exchange, and community outreach to local residents. While no official announcement has yet been made by local authorities, 284Media confirmed the ship’s visit based on the published schedule … Continued

“SKILLS PAY THE BILLS”: TECHNICAL STUDIES GRADS CELEBRATED FOR PRACTICAL EXCELLENCE

The 24 graduates of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies were reminded that technical vocational education and training is not something to be looked down on, nor is it merely a fallback option. As Education Minister Sharie De Castro told the class of 2025, “skills pay the bills.” Minister De Castro delivered this message … Continued

“FINTECH ON THE SEAS” HIGHLIGHTS BVI’S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND REGULATORY EXCELLENCE

Delegates to a Fintech on the Seas conference held in territory were told that for decades the Virgin Islands has been among the most secure, best regulated jurisdictions for international business. Speaking at the opening of the conference, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley said Fintech on the Seas is more than an event; it is statement … Continued