The issue of mould continues to impact buildings across the territory with the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission the most recent statutory agency to be affected. The Tourist Board issued a bulletin on Tuesday, January 24, informing residents that their main office will be closed to the general public indefinitely. 284News spoke to the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Cane Garden Bay resident. He is Jevonte Pierre Wattley who also goes by the alias J.D. and according to reports he did not return to his home after work on Wednesday night. “Wattley was last seen leaving his workplace at … Continued
Frequent ferry rides to the sister island of Anegada may become a reality in 2023. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement at a press conference on Monday. He was at the time responding to a question by the media regarding concerns among Anegada residents with the inconsistency … Continued
One Love United FC is now only three points behind league leaders Sugar Boys FC after hammering Positive FC 6-nil at the Greenland stadium over the weekend in the BVI Football Association’s Men’s National League. Playing in East End/Long Look, One Love United’s victory came as a result of a pair of goals each from … Continued
On Wednesday, 18th January, educators throughout the public and private primary and secondary school sectors began an 8-month leadership training programme with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Institute of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The programme, which is intended to support the transition to leadership for new principals and assistant … Continued
In his monthly message for January, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr provided some insight into what public officers are to expect in 2023, as they keep up the momentum from what he described as a busy year prior. He noted that public officers could expect some updates on the payment of increments and the direction … Continued
While the British Virgin Islands Red Cross celebrated the 16 graduates who are now qualified to provide home care aid after completing a recent course with the entity, the graduation ceremony was not without reflection on the difficulties of the job ahead and the need for more persons to get involved in such initiatives. As … Continued
VISAR is gearing up to host another major event on its fundraising calendar. On February 10th, members of the public are invited to join the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Governor for the Governor’s Gourmet Gala. Julie Schneider provided some details on what patrons could look out for during a recent interview with … Continued
In an effort to improve measures of combating crime and modernising the judicial system in the territory, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending several dated legislations as well as introducing new bills such as the Witness Anonymity Legislation. This was announced during the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday by His Excellency … Continued
A sweep of legislation amendments is on the agenda of the National Unity Government to improve the operations of the Social Security Board in 2023. Governor His Excellency John Rankin announced the amendments to be made during his Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, which will be brought before the House of Assembly this year. … Continued
