Virgin Islanders are encouraged to submit applications for the 2023/24 Chevening Scholarships programme by November 1. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), partner organisations, and partner universities. The scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one year taught master’s degrees – for … Continued
The majority of the territory’s infrastructure has been restored by the hands of local contractors following the devastation suffered by the territory during the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley reflected on the territory’s recovery process as he reminded residents of the resilience of the people on the 5th … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has attributed the rising cost of electricity in the territory to external factors, particularly the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on the global oil market. BVIEC General Manager Leroy Abraham told 284Media, “coming out of the pandemic, energy is directly correlated to oil and … Continued
The BVI’s Rotaract Club of Tortola teamed up with the Rotaract Club of Central Madras based in India to facilitate a food drive for unprivileged families, after which a hefty donation of a food items were handed over to the BVI Family Support Network (FSN). The service initiative, called “Buy One More” is a project … Continued
This month the territory is expected to welcome 50 new certified dementia practitioners as the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association joins the globe in commemorating World Alzheimer’s Month throughout the month of September. As told by Founding Director of the VI Alzheimer’s Association Edna Williams in a recent interview, the month will consist mainly of capacity … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will continue to experience occasional shower activity throughout the course of the day as Tropical Storm Earl continues to move away from the territory in a north-west direction. The Department of Disaster Management in a weather update on Tuesday, September 6 said the forecast for the day stems from a lingering … Continued
Former legislator and Attorney Myron Walwyn is calling for Government to intervene as it pertains to the variation of fuel charges in the Virgin Islands. Walwyns sentiments were made via a Facebook post which post read, “The issue of the fuel variation charge is one that needs immediate attention by the government. As a matter … Continued
Mrs Monel Nickie created BVI history after being appointed District Officer for the sister island of Virgin Gorda to become the first female to be selected for the post. This was confirmed in a government-commissioned media release which said she will be responsible “for coordinating designated government activities on Virgin Gorda to ensure the departmental … Continued
The Paraquita Bay farmlands have been singled out as being amongst some of the farmlands in the British Virgin Islands that have been managed extremely poorly over the years. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the statement at a recent press conference. He said … Continued
Following calls from Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley for statutory bodies to be more accessible and responsive to members of the public who have queries or concerns surrounding their operation or services, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is reminding customers that its online services are available to meet some of these needs. General Manager … Continued
