The Ministry of Education will be deciding on whether to renovate or demolish and rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School after it was recently deemed structurally compromised and closed indefinitely. This was confirmed by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley at a recent press conference. A recent inspection of the … Continued
A total of 39 necropsy tissue samples were taken from the estimated 55 pilot whales that were found beached on the eastern end of Anegada. This was confirmed by the Minister of Natural Resources Honourable Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull in a recent interview with 284News. He revealed that some of the whales were found to be … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Arien Fahie who is wanted for questioning in the recent shooting death of Corey Butley. The police made the appeal in a media release on Wednesday, July 6. Fahie is described as being slim built, between 110 and 160 pounds, … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has said that the National Unity Government’s failure to pass the Register of Interests Act 2022 by the June 30 deadline is not a matter of grave concern. Governor Rankin made the comment at a recent press conference after Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed that the bill had … Continued
Two of the three persons nominated by the Governor for the Constitutional Review Commission were not unanimously voted upon. This was disclosed by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley at a press conference on Friday, July 1, following the announcement of a 16-member Constitutional Review Commission. Premier Wheatley did not single out the two individuals … Continued
During a recently held Virgin Islands Day ceremony held at the HLSCC auditorium, which is named in her honor. Former legislator Eileen L. Parsons OBM, who is popularly regarded as a Culture Icon stunned residents with what many are calling hurtful and disrespectful comments regarding who she thinks is considered a Virgin Islander. Her remarks … Continued
The British Virgin Islands completed the inaugural Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe with a total of two medals, including one silver and one bronze. The BVI’s first medal came in the under-23 shotput event at the hands of Djimon Gumbs who delivered a 17.99-meter put, to place second. His twin brother Diamante Gumbs placed sixth with … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John Rankin CMG and Police Commissioner Mark Collins have been accused of lying after being caught in a number of conflicting statements regarding the “Police in Paradise video. In a recent statement the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has addressed claims made by the Governor of the Virgin Islands … Continued
In an official statement, Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley shared his sentiments on the passing of former USVI Governor Charles W. Turnbull. Former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Charles W. Turnbull passed away on Sunday July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 87. At the time of his passing … Continued
In a Government commissioned release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is away from the Territory attending the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Suriname from July 3 to 5. The heads of CARICOM are expected … Continued
