During a press engagement earlier this week, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on his government’s intention to bring forth the territory’s first referendum. The Premier, who recently announced that the resolution for the referendum had been gazetted, said that there is significant legislative work that needs to take place before the … Continued
Leader of the Opposition, At Large Representative the Honourable Ronnie Skelton, has shared the view that while certain acts on schedule for the Emancipation Festival Village do have an audience in the Territory, they do not reflect the true nature of what the Emancipation Festival is known to represent. He spoke at a recent sitting … Continued
The Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, has vowed that his ministry is doing all in its power to resolve the existing issues that have led to the recent closures of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. Minister Rymer made the promise during a press conference on Thursday, July 27, that was attended … Continued
Parents and guardians are being urged to implement systems during the 2023 Emancipation Festival celebrations to enhance the safety of their children or young relatives. The plea comes from the Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley. He said, “The participation of our children in the various activities during festival, such as our … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is taking the lead in helping our community stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave. As the leading healthcare provider in the Territory, the BVIHSA is not just offering advice, the organization is also offering an action … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29 in Miami. The objective of this official attendance is to continue to promote the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands through … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith will lead a 17-member BVI delegation on a trade mission in Guyana which is aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade between the two nations. The Ministry for Financial Services, Labour and Trade described the mission as ground-breaking and one that will … Continued
The Sea Cow’s Bay Basketball Club received a grant of $18,000 from the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) to assist with the development of the club’s new 3×3 basketball programme. The programme was launched at the Sea Cow’s Bay basketball court on Tuesday, July 25 and is available to boys and girls across the territory who … Continued
Contrary to the speculation that occurred following the July 7 major drug bust in Anguillan waters, no locals were arrested, nor is the bust linked to the July 19 cocaine bust in East End, Tortola. This was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent press conference following queries by 284 Media. The … Continued
Police Commissioner Mark Collins recently faced questions from the press surrounding expressions of concern in the community on the presence or lack there of, of police officers in District 2 – more specifically, Cane Garden Bay. Collins proceeded by first addressing claims that the Police Station in CGB has been closed. He went on to … Continued
