Dawn Crabbe Herbert of Autland Heavy Equipment Limited has aired her views of some necessary developments which need to take place beyond infrastructure to best position the Territory’s youth to lead a life of excellence. Herbert spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the Elmore Stoutt High School, and made sure that the Territory’s administrative leaders … Continued
Several primary school projects are making steady progress as infrastructural works continue across the territory. Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro provided a most recent update on the projects on Friday. On the sister island of Jost Van Dyke, she said the multipurpose educational facility is currently four months into its construction phase. “The … Continued
The disregard of some residents on Anegada as it relates to the proper dumping of garbage at the dumpsite on the sister island continues to anger a number of residents. More in this report.
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has broken his silence to address his recent arrest and subsequent release in relation to suspicion of human trafficking. Just hours following his release from custody of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Willock confirmed the arrest via a statement where he also declared his … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom is that former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock was allegedly arrested and released for suspected human trafficking. This is according to reports from credible sources which alleged that Willock was apprehended by local police officers on Tuesday January 10, and taken into custody. Following the reports 284News reached … Continued
The British Virgin Islands featured prominently among islands recognized in the 2023 Caribbean Readers Choice Awards conducted by USA Today. The annual 10Best Awards feature 20 nominees selected by USA Today’s panel of travel experts, and selected after a voting period allowing readers to have their say on the top 10 from the nominee list. … Continued
The Ministry of Education has endeavoured to reimagine education in the BVI which is in line with their theme for the 2022-2023 school year, “Virgin Islands Education: Moving Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead.” Minister for Education Hon. Sharie De Castro at a recent press conference said S.T.E.A.M which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, “provides … Continued
As he reflected on the various government initiatives that were absent in the 2022 Holiday Season, including community level Christmas parties for the less fortunate and general street cleaning and beautification exercises in some areas, Leader of the Opposition Julain Fraser took some time to chastise persons within the population who have criticised such initiatives … Continued
During deliberations with the Standing Finance Committee, Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D Flax Charles voiced serious concerns surrounding the health of the Territory’s public-school populations, particularly as it relates to the presence of mould and the handling of potentially deadly allergens within the school environment. Flax Charles said … Continued
Within 48 hours of the time of reporting 5 notable seismic events within close proximity of the Territory were recorded by the United States Geological Survey. Things began in the wee hours of Sunday Morning at 2:59 am with an earthquake which registered a 4.2 on the Richter Scale, 80 km away from Tortola. This … Continued
