Wolues FC thrashed Old Madrid FC 11-0 to move just one point behind the leaders of the BVI Football Association’s National League Sugar Boys FC. Playing for Wolues, Marcus Robinson netted a quadruple of goals in the 4th, 7th, 24th and 71st minutes, while Rush Broderick collected a hat trick in the 10th, 37th and … Continued
25 Public Officers were awarded for exemplary customer service at the Public Service Star Membership Club pinning ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Government House Reception Hall where awardees were personally congratulated by His Excellency the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin and Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr for their high level of … Continued
On November 22, the Deputy Governor’s Office held the Public Service Transformation Mid-Term Review & Future Outlook activity. The purpose of the event was for local ministries to update the public on the achievements accomplished since the inception of the Public Service Transformation Programme in 2018, and to inform on plans for the future. Ahead … Continued
Guyana T20 cricket team continued their unbeaten streak in the Peter Haycraft Nations Cup to walk away as champions after defeating Dominica by 8 wickets in the final on Sunday. Playing at the Greenland Recreation Ground in East End, Dominica after winning the toss and choosing to bat first were bowled out for 116 in … Continued
The CARILEC Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Project (CAREEP) has encountered some unforeseen delays which could impact the timeline within which the project intends to achieve its objectives. Speaking with 284News, CARILEC Chairman and General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham explained that this was as a result of a low uptake of the initiative. “The roll … Continued
23-year-old Dimar Fredrick of Fat Hogs Bay has been slapped with several firearm related charges following a police operation in the Long Look area on Monday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which said the charges include “keeping a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition and common assault”. … Continued
While residents string up their Christmas lights this year, they are urged to be aware that the electricity bills they receive post holiday season will return to a 100% fuel surcharge cost, as consumption in the month of December is not covered under the Government’s current fuel surcharge subsidy. The clarification was made by General … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone believes that the territory during the present Constitutional Review needs to go in the direction of political advancement. Malone’s comment on the matter came during a recent interview with 284News where he spoke of his concerns relating to some of the new provisions within this most recent Constitutional … Continued
Deputy Premier and Communications and Works Minister the Honourable Kye Rymer has called for greater consideration to be made to the social impact of alcohol use in the territory. Rymer spoke on the matter as he rose in support of the modernised liquor legislation before the House of Assembly. “When alcohol is not controlled or … Continued
The Ministry of Education will be expanding its PowerSchool information system to capture additional information that will further enhance the territory’s education ecosystem through technology. The announcement came from the Minister of Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. She updated the members of the House on the … Continued
