VI RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE SPORTS POLICY SURVEY

As the Virgin Islands Department of Youth Affairs and Sports continues its work in updating the Territory’s National Sports Policy, the department is appealing to the public to participate in a survey designed to gather important data which will help guide the direction in which the Policy is Crafted. The survey comprises 30 questions surrounding … Continued

COI REVIEW PROGRESS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER

The Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit is advising the public that it has reported to the Governor and Premier on the status of work completed up to the end of November 2022. Based on the timelines agreed in the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms, the … Continued

ST. MAARTEN CATAMARAN CREW HAPPY TO BE BACK HOME AFTER BEING FINED IN THE BVI

A St. Maarten catamaran crew is now back in their homeland after being released by BVI authorities following charges of “landing in the territory without leave of an immigration officer” and “allowing persons to land without leave of an immigration officer”. This is according to the Daily Herald newspaper in St. Maarten which reported the … Continued

FIRST COUPLES RETREAT TO BE HELD IN THE BVI

The British Virgin Islands is set to welcome its first ever couples retreat in February 2023. The couples event which is being hosted by the Black Love Retreat team is slated to run from February 22nd to 26th and has already sparked international interest. It is expected to consist of trained couples’ therapists and a … Continued

RVIPF PROMOTES THREE CHIEF INSPECTORS

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force promoted 3 of its officers, to the Superintendent rank, as a result of recommendations made to His Excellency, The Governor by the Police Service Commission and ratified by the National Security Council. Selwyn Rock and Dariel Robinson were promoted to the rank of Superintendent in charge of Territorial and … Continued

HOSPITALITY AND MARINE EDUCATION TO BE OFFERED AT HLSCC VIRGIN GORDA CENTRE

Answering the demands of a booming tourism and hospitality industry, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Virgin Gorda Centre has announced plans to expand its programme offerings to include both Marine and Maritime Studies and Culinary and Hospitality Studies to the Virgin Gorda community. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson said, “The … Continued

HIGH COURT DECICION COULD FORCE LEGALISATION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is seeking to trigger the Territory’s first Referendum to decide on the matter of legalising same sex marriage, as a decision currently before the High Court threatens to force the Territory in that direction. According to Wheatley, the decision which threatens to tear apart the “social and religious fabric … Continued

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS RAISED AGAINST DIRECTOR OF TRADE – JUNE 2023 RESIGNATION REPORTED

Serious allegations have been raised against the Director of Trade Mrs. Karia Christopher which according to reports from credible confidential sources has subsequently followed in the alleged submission of her resignation. This is according to documents observed by 284News and information received from confidential sources where it was revealed that the director is accused of … Continued