The British Virgin Islands women’s volleyball team earned a silver medal in the ECVA Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championship after losing to St. Lucia in the final on Sunday night. Playing at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Pondfill, St. Maarten, the BVI women’s team which came in the competition as the lowest-ranked team, fell to … Continued
The mother of the high school student who is the alleged victim of recent acts of bullying has confirmed that one of the perpetrator has been arrested and charged. Mrs. Asma Muhammed recently sat down with 284Media to speak on the horrid chain of events that she said has left her son fearful for his … Continued
Miss BVI 2022 Jareena Penn is bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence in the British Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean by sharing her own story of being sexually abused at home and abroad as a young child. Penn was speaking as an invited guest on a programme aired by the Government Information … Continued
31 naturalised citizens of the British Virgin Islands received their British citizenship following a recent ceremony that was held at the governor’s residence in Road Town. This was the second cohort of persons to receive British citizenship for the year and the first under the new monarchy of His Majesty King Charles III. Speaking during … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull has lauded the efforts of the professionals within his ministry who are at the heart of seeing through the development of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan. “God has gifted us with these beaches. Yes, it’s part of a tourism product but if we … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says that his plans for contesting the upcoming General Elections are focused on his relationship and understanding with the people, as opposed to directly campaigning against anyone. “I don’t plan to campaign against anyone. My campaign will be a conversation with the people of the 7th district and the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is joining its regional counterparts in observing Caribbean Statistics Day (CSD) on Friday as it continues to promote the need for up-to-date information and enhanced data collection. In an interview with the Department of Information and Public Relations, Director of the Central Statistics Office, Mr. Raymond Phillips said, “Statistics … Continued
Najan Christopher is being encouraged to throw her hat into the political ring by talk show host Claude Skelton Cline, who described her as a fitting candidate. Cline spoke in a recent edition of his radio show “Honestly Speaking”, while he listed female candidates he would like to see on the ballot at the next … Continued
Over 300 residents came out on Saturday to take part in the CIBC First Caribbean ‘Walk for the Cure’ charity event as the bank neared its goal of raising $50,000 to donate in aid of the fight against cancer in the territory. Our Kamal Haynes has the story.
The national league football competitions return this weekend with a new team featuring in the men’s division for the 2022/2023 season, namely Positive Football Club. The opening ceremony for the men’s, women’s and youth divisions is scheduled for this coming Saturday at the East End/Long Look football stadium. The teams competing in the men’s division … Continued
