National record holder Djimon Gumbs continues to dominate the Southland Conference (SLC), earning back-to-back weekly awards for his outstanding performances at Northwestern State University. Gumbs was named the SLC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week after an impressive second-place finish at the Jarvis Scott Open on the Texas Tech campus. The star athlete achieved a … Continued
Defending champions Kiss My Ace continued their winning ways in the 2024 Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League last weekend, defeating Firebirds A 3-0 to mark their second win of the new season. Playing on Saturday in the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, the reigning champs swept the Firebirds 25-14, 25-17, 25-15 with … Continued
The BVI Under 20 national football team is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifying in Nicaragua next week. The team is set to depart the BVI on Saturday ahead of their first game of the tournament against the host team on Friday, February 23. Prior to their departure, 284 Media caught … Continued
One man is charged with two drug-related offences following a police operation on Wednesday, February 14, in Fish Bay. He is 32-year-old Purcell Estate resident Royanson Arrington. Arrington is charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Drugs after members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force intercepted a vehicle in Fish Bay and … Continued
In a joint operation late Wednesday night, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and US Customs and Border Protection intercepted a vessel transporting undocumented immigrants near Cooper Island. Just before midnight, law enforcement spotted and approached the vessel that had unlawfully entered BVI waters. Upon being intercepted, the boat ran aground on Cooper Island. Officers … Continued
Featuring a Love-themed of poems and songs at the monthly event, Cultural Thursdays in Carrot Bay has adopted a theme of love, as this week’s event takes place on the day after Valentine’s Day (15th February). Premier and poet, Dr Natalio Wheatley is slated to be among performers that will deliver renditions of poetry and … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the BVI Film Commission say they are proud to announce their partnership in hosting a free 7-day Film Development Workshop. The workshop will take place on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of March, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the film production process. The workshop … Continued
In an effort to enhance the prescription of medication for the elderly, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is organizing a virtual workshop titled “Safe Prescribing for the Elderly” which is scheduled for Thursday, February 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The ministry in a media release on Wednesday said the workshop will … Continued
A local attorney with experience in the United States legal system believes the recent request by Andrew Fahie’s legal team to repoll two jurors following their decision to recant their guilty verdicts, is unlikely to be granted. The attorney who requested anonymity noted that while it is highly unlikely for the request to be granted, he said … Continued
In a recent court submission to the United States District Court Southern District of Florida, the prosecution in the trial of former premier Andrew Fahie has emphatically urged the court to respect the guilty verdict handed down on Thursday, February 8. Fahie was found guilty of four counts relating to conspiracy to import cocaine into … Continued
