The Virgin Gorda Airport and the Captain Auguste George Airport on Anegada are expected to have facilities in early 2024 to house the fire trucks on the two sister islands. The Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Mr. Kurt Menal confirmed the news in an interview with 284 Media on Tuesday. This was … Continued
Former President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Andrew “Andy” Bickerton says he would like the Greenland Football Stadium to be a part of his football legacy after serving nearly two decades at the helm of local football. After announcing his retirement which came into effect on November 30, 2023, Bickerton was credited by the … Continued
This past weekend the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports held a Youth Business Expo as part of its “DYAS Promoting Youth in Business”, three day event. The event has been dubbed a success by the department who recently thanked the general public for their support and attendance. They said, “Your presence helped make the … Continued
In a historic referendum held on Sunday, Venezuelan voters, reportedly, “overwhelmingly” rejected the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling over the country’s long-standing territorial dispute with Guyana. Venezuala’s Government claims that the referendum also saw voters backing the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Essequibo region. This move comes after the ICJ’s … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has confirmed that residents of Anegada will continue to have access to medical evacuation (medivac) flights despite the abrupt closure of the Captain Auguste George Airport on the sister island. This after Anegada residents took to social media to voice their displeasure with the closure of the airport which resulted … Continued
Avengers FC are the 2023 BVIFA Women’s 7-a-Side champions after a remarkable victory over the undefeated Rebels FC in the finals on Saturday. In what was described as an electrifying display of skill and determination, the match unfolded with an intensity that mirrored the stakes at hand – a clash between two formidable forces. The … Continued
It was a weekend of goals and victories for the British Virgin Islands football teams who played the United States Virgin Islands’ Massey Academy teams in two friendly games on Saturday, November 4. In the first game at the Under 13 level, the BVI team defeated Massey Academy 2-1 with Sha’mauri Lennard netting both goals … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley has extended condolences on the passing of former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr. Carissa Etienne. Wheatley said Dr. Etienne left an indelible mark in the area of global and regional public health, and that … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission Report is completed and was recently submitted to His Excellency Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley described the completion of the report by the Constitutional Review Commission as a positive indication of constitutional progress and the evolution of the Virgin Islands democratic system. He said, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be covering 50 percent of the fuel surcharge associated with electricity bills for residential customers throughout the month of December. The announcement was made on Friday, December 1 in a statement from the Ministry of Communication and Works, which said the special initiative is part of the government’s … Continued
