On Wednesday, His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition held a press conference to express their concerns about various issues impacting residents, visitors, and the Territory as a whole. The Honourable Ronnie Skelton, Leader of the Opposition, spearheaded the discussions that day, providing an overview of the most pressing matters. Skelton’s opening statement quickly evolved into a call … Continued
President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Mr. Ephraim Penn has praised the four athletes who are representing the territory at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. During a recent interview with 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes, Penn said his Committee is extremely proud of the sacrifice made by the athletes at the 19th edition … Continued
Thirty (30) public officers have completed a Preventative Maintenance Training, provided through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). The training is the product of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked in July with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). Through the MoU, the institute and the HLSCC will partner to deliver critical … Continued
Various communities across the territory have been experiencing an increase in mosquitoes which have been causing havoc in homes, schools and places of work. Following several reports of complaints from residents to our news desk, 284 Media reached out to the Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO), Mr. Lionel Michael, to learn about how his department … Continued
Members of the community are growing increasingly critical of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force with some going as far as to call for Commissioner of Police Mark Collins to step down from leading the RVIPF in the interests of credibility. At the heart of the force’s newest controversy is an email sent by Police … Continued
The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park has announced its intention to be the choice of celebration for residents and visitors to the Virgin Islands as they ring in the new year. On Sunday, December 31st, “Old Year’s Night”, Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park Ltd. will host its inaugural New Year’s Eve Celebrations under … Continued
The question on the minds of some residents has been why are some of the big names from the British Virgin Islands not present at the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games representing the territory. The Pan Am Games is considered to be the biggest multisport competition in the region for athletes, with this year’s Games … Continued
The Safe Haven Transitional Centre MH&SD is appealing to the public for their support with their first Thanksgiving Food Drive for vulnerable members of the Virgin Islands. The Food Drive purpose is to assist with restocking the Family Support Network (FSN) food pantry for Thanksgiving. The Food Drive is currently ongoing and will end 17th … Continued
The 2024 events calendar in the BVI has just gotten more enticing. The new seven-day British Virgin Islands Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) will add another sumptuous touch to an already exciting line up of events taking place in the territory. This festival also aligns with the new approach to celebrating the annual BVI Food … Continued
Earlier this month the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs observed International Day of the Girl on 11th October. The aim of this year’s campaign was to highlight inspirational girls who are helping to drive change locally. To mark the occasion, the Governor accompanied by Chief of Staff at the Governor’s … Continued
