During a recent parliamentary debate, veteran MP Dame Margaret Hodge accused Britians Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies of actively facilitating financial secrecy that enables widespread economic crimes. Hodge cited mounting leaks of offshore financial data over recent years that consistently expose the outsized role played by territories like the British Virgin Islands in providing anonymous … Continued
The British Virgin Islands along with the other British Overseas Territories (OTs) have agreed to a new Joint Declaration with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. The Governor’s Office confirmed the development on Thursday, December 14 as it explained the basis of the Declaration. “The Declaration defines a new, more collaborative and ‘modern partnership’ between the UK and … Continued
The territory’s most decorated athlete Kyron McMaster says his accomplishments continue to be overlooked by international media which often exclude his name from conversations highlighting the top athletes in the men’s 400-metre hurdles event. At the time of his comment, McMaster was speaking on the Ready Set Go podcast hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Justin … Continued
Local hardware store Drakes Traders Limited continued their seasonal Christmas tradition this year donating $10,000 to the Family Support Network (FSN). The cheque was handed over to the FSN at Drakes Traders hardware store in Fish Bay, Tortola recently. Mr. Christian Esser, Managing Director of Drakes Traders said his company is aware of the areas … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a “senior government official” has been charged with one count of Breach of Trust in a Public Office. The police did not disclose the identity of the “senior government official” and said no further information can be provided at this time as the matter will … Continued
The BVI Athletics Association in partnership with the Rotary family will be hosting a live telethon event on Saturday, December 16 to raise funds for BVI athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games and the 2024 competition season. President of the BVI Athletics Association Steve Augustine in an interview with 284 Media spoke about the … Continued
Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government intends to press the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to have it introduce a project to equip roofs of homes and buildings across the territory with solar panels. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference in response to … Continued
The Rotary Club of Road Town proudly announces the successful completion of its annual community initiative, Project 1BVI, marking its ninth consecutive year of service to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) community. This transformative project, held on 28 October, 4 November, and 11 November 2023, exemplifies Rotary’s enduring commitment to fostering positive change and unity. … Continued
Keeping true to their word, Nanny Cay Resort, and Marina has donated funds raised from its staff party held on December 7th, 2023, to Ms Kishma P. Forbes and Mr. Julian Willock to help support their food pantry and their back-to-school giveaway for students in District Three. Both residents have been on a constant quest … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning to motorists traversing the territory that it will be enhancing its surveillance throughout the month of December to penalize all motorists in violation of the Road Traffic Act Cap 218. The RVIPF reminded the motoring public that it is illegal to operate a … Continued
