The Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda was the target of an armed robbery on Friday, June 7. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident, noting that it occurred just before their statement was released at 10:15 p.m. “Officers are currently on the scene,” the RVIPF stated in their brief update. … Continued
Dr. Henry Jarecki, a prominent psychiatrist with deep ties to the British Virgin Islands, has strongly denied allegations made against him in a recent sex trafficking lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous accuser associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein, claims that Jarecki engaged in non-consensual and abusive conduct, accusations that the 91-year-old vehemently refutes … Continued
A blistering century from opening batsman Avishkar Sewkarran propelled the Cavaliers to a comprehensive 88-run victory over Police in the 2024 BVI Cricket Association’s T20 league on Sunday. Batting first at the Greenland Cricket Ground, the Cavaliers posted a mammoth total of 216 runs all out, setting a daunting target for their opponents. Player of … Continued
In the latest round of the 2024 Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League, both the Pirates and Synergy showed why they are the defending champions with commanding victories last weekend. The action kicked off on Friday at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park with a high-scoring encounter between Power Outage and … Continued
The BVI Rugby Football Union’s BVI Barbarians proved superior in a friendly match against the Puerto Rican Exiles last weekend at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The Barbarians emerged victorious in both 10-aside matches, securing wins with scores of 2-0 and 5-0. The BVI Barbarians outplayed their Puerto Rican counterparts, demonstrating superior coordination and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team is gearing up for a significant challenge as they face Guatemala in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. In an exclusive interview with 284 Media, Head Coach Chris Kiwomya shared his insights on the … Continued
As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, meteorologist Andrew Jackson is emphasizing the importance of preparedness over fear, despite a grim outlook for the coming months. In a recent interview with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding, Jackson delved into the reasons behind the concerning forecast and the challenges it presents compared to last year’s season. … Continued
In a recent address to the public, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley urged citizens to prepare for what experts predict will be an active 2024 hurricane season. With as many as 25 named storms expected to develop, he called for prayer and action to protect the territory. The Government has already begun seasonal preparedness … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell on support to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools, except for the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume in-person learning today, Friday, June 7. This decision comes after all public schools were closed on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions that impacted the territory. Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, communicated the update to … Continued
