After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic the return of BVI Wreck Week was considered a success as it was well received by both locals and visitors from abroad. President of the BVI Scuba Organisation Kim Huish during an interview with 284News spoke on some of the many initiatives that occurred during the … Continued
The identity of the male shot-dead in the vicinity of the Botanic Station in Road Town on February 12, 2023, has been identified as 23-year-old Vincentian national Jahkeem Christopher. The confirmation came from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Monday, February 27, 2023. According to the police, Christopher was visiting the BVI when he … Continued
7th District Independent Candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard took to the 7th District this past Saturday February 25th to address 7th District constituents in her quest to represent them in the next House of Assembly. The candidate launch was chaired by former legislator and sports commentator Mr. E. Walwyn Brewley and saw selections and speeches by youth … Continued
On December 19th, 2022 it was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, that it was the position of cabinet that a referendum on same-sex marriage take place in the Virgin Islands providing residents the opportunity to share their views on the matter in order for a decision to … Continued
Virgin Islands Party Candidate for the 8th District Allen Wheatley says that he was drawn to contest the upcoming general election by his overwhelming concerns on the threat of the suspension of the constitution and how that could infringe on the human rights of Virgin Islanders. Ahead of deciding to move forward with his candidacy, … Continued
Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Chairman Ronnie Skelton has debunked the rumoured merger of his party and the National Democratic Party (NDP) which was said to be taking place ahead of the upcoming general election. Skelton spoke during a recent press conference where he was questioned by 284 Media’s Ronn Grant on the details of … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative, Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles has joined forces with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement and will be contesting the next general elections as a 9th District Candidate. The announcement was made today at a Press Conference held by the Party’s Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Ronnie W. Skelton and Hon. Melvin Turnbull respectively with Hon. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is making a renewed appeal to residents to assist with identifying anyone who was involved in the murder of Le’ Shaugnh Smith. The appeal comes on the one-year anniversary of Smith’s murder which occurred on February 24, 2022. According to initial investigations by the police, Smith was reportedly outside … Continued
There is no evidence to suggest that the 10 percent salary reimbursement incentive which was part of the “1000 Jobs in 1000 Days” initiative was ever received by employers who joined the programme. This is according to the findings of the Auditor General’s Special Report on Claude Skeleton Cline’s government contracts during the period March … Continued
Former government consultant Claude Skelton Cline has brought God at his defence to the recent alarming findings of the Auditor General’s Special Report on the contracts that was awarded to him during the Andrew Fahie led Virgin Islands Party government. Cline’s comment came during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Wednesday, which was also streamed … Continued
