BVI sailor Thad Lettsome has completed half of his scheduled races in the Dinghy – ILCA 7 Final event at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile, finishing 13th, 15th and 16th on day 2 of races on Monday. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes has the story.
28-year-old Aleem Fahie, was offered bail in the sum of $100,000 with one surety after appearing in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, October 31st. Fahie, a resident of Brandywine Bay, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and unlawful possession of a controlled drug. The charges came … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has recently made several arrests related to drug possession and intent to supply, according to their latest arrest blotter. Police say that on the morning of October 28th, Jehkahlibbah Williams, an 18-year-old, was arrested and charged for unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and unlawful … Continued
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital wishes to inform the public that effective immediately, there will be a temporary interruption to its Pharmacy Services. Starting Tuesday October 31, 2023, and continuing through to November 29, 2023, our outpatient pharmacy services will be accessible exclusively through WhatsApp at (284) 440-1726 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 … Continued
Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal is addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Mr. Menal said, the Authority hosted its biennial simulation exercise on October 16, in line with its commitment to maintaining the highest … Continued
BVI’s Djimon Gumbs had a tough day at the office in the Men’s Discus Throw Final of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, as he battled both the flu and his competitors to finish 9th. Competing in cold weather conditions which at the time of his event was forecasted to be around 15 … Continued
Jenese “Chef Jen” Adams has won a coveted “Golden Ticket” from retail giant Walmart. Her winning product, “Jenesis Seasoning: Dried Caribbean Green Seasoning”, is set to bring a taste of the Caribbean to kitchens across the United States. Walmart awarded 60 “Golden Tickets” to entrepreneurs following an Open Call event on Wednesday. During this event, … Continued
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently hosted a successful community meeting at the BVI Red Cross for the New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre. As part of the meeting, a presentation was delivered by the RDA’s Design Consultant, Lavina Liburd of TigerQi Architecture, who provided an in-depth look at the architectural plans for the … Continued
British Virgin Islands athlete Djimon Gumbs will be gearing up to participate in the Men’s Discus Throw Finals at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile today Monday, October 30. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes spoke with Gumbs ahead of the event that is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. BVI time. Gumbs expressed that he is … Continued
The Virgin Islands Government is being urged to present a plan that inspires hope and garners the support of the people. This call comes from the Honourable Melvin M Turnbull, Representative for the Second District, who believes that such a plan is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. Turnbull expressed concern over the reactive nature … Continued
