Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom (UK) where he met with officials and the VI team who are participating in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Premier visited the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham where he was able to tour the facilities, … Continued
Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, Mr. Zebalon McLean is urging the public to remain vigilant when engaging in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters as the VI observes “World Drowning Prevention Day.” Chief McLean said, “It is important to note that drowning can happen quickly and silently. … Continued
In their historic debut game for Great Britain, Darier “Dee” Malone and Claury “Clo” Scatliffe both enjoyed a victory in the opening game of the 2022 European Baseball Championships in France. The team sailed past their opponent the Czech Republic, 27-10, with Scatliffe as the starting pitcher and Malone at 3rd base. Pitching for 2 innings, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association has marked this year’s August Tuesday races as a total success, characterised by a smooth running of activities and encouraging turnout. In an interview with 284News, BVI Horse Owners Association President Lesmore Smith said, “ It was a great turn out. I can’t give you exactly how much … Continued
Claury “Clo” Scatliffe and Darier “Dee” Malone will be making their baseball debuts on Wednesday, August 3, as the Great Britain team gears up for their first game of the 2022 Women’s European Baseball Championship in France. Scatliffe and Malone both landed safely in Montpellier, France, and have been putting in their final training preparations … Continued
Hurdler Kyron McMaster and sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite are through to the finals and semifinals of their respective events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Running in round 1 of heat 2 of the Men’s 400 Hurdles event on Tuesday, defending champion McMaster finished second with a time of 49.78 seconds, to automatically qualify for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association will host 5 memorial races this August Tuesday, in recognition of the contributions of several “fallen soldiers” who have contributed to horse racing in the BVI in various capacities. In an interview with 284News, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith explained that the races will … Continued
Ramon G successfully defended his crown in the 2022 CCT Soca Monarch competition on Saturday, after displaying a winning performance for his song ‘Mass Intentions’. This is Ramon’s second soca competition of which he now has a perfect record of winning, after his debut as a soca artist in 2019 with his song ‘Rampage’. Ramon … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance following an early Saturday morning shooting incident outside a Long Bush night club which has left one person injured. The shooting incident was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement. The police said, “Police can confirm that a shooting incident outside a Long … Continued
Residents can expect the same great experience of the Coney Island activities of the past emancipation festivals, during this year’s “Fun-land” which will be part of the Bernard ‘Yampie’ Nibbs Festiville. As explained by Vice Chairman of the Festival Affairs Committee Birch Lettsome, the name change this year came about because of some unforeseen difficulties … Continued
