The Social Development Department will be solely responsible for the distribution of assistance grants, a change that removes elected representatives and ministries from providing such services. This decision follows Recommendation B7 from the Commission of Inquiry Report where Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom recommended a total overhaul of the BVI welfare benefits and grants system, including … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been granted bond in the sum of $1 million but must prove that the money for his bail is from a legitimate source before being released from custody. This follows the ruling handed down by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams on Tuesday May 24. According to the Miami Herald, Judge … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority Board is now the latest statutory board to be dissolved with the Social Security Board and the BVI Tourist Board next in line. This was relayed by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during a press conference today Tuesday, May 24. He confirmed that the BVI … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn has responded at length to statements looming about the construction of the 2018 perimeter wall project at the Elmore Stoutt High School, which took place under his leadership. Walwyn stated, “On Saturday I spent part of the day hanging with a few friends that … Continued
Senior members of the BVI Football Association will be holding a meeting with players from the BVI National Women’s Football team to address several concerns which were raised by the team following the recently concluded CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers games. Members from the women’s team penned a letter to the Association on April 24th citing several … Continued
Roadtown Wholesale Group of Companies has announced that it will be undertaking a decontamination process in its warehouse and retail shelves, following the recall of a number of JIF Peanut Butter products due to Salmonella contamination. This was confirmed in a recent media release by the local supermarket which urged all consumers with affected products … Continued
Over the weekend The Safe Haven Transitional Centre launched its ‘Bridge the Gap Showcase’ aimed at encouraging the public to de-stigmatise receiving mental health services. Acting Social Worker Mr. Loren Smith speaking exclusively with 284 Media spoke about the success of the event. Smith said, “On behalf of the Director and staff of the Safe … Continued
Property owners are being extended a 100-percent reduction on property tax interests accrued for the years 2021 and prior. The period of relief of interests extends from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. Property owners are urged to pay the outstanding principal (tax) forthwith, or agree to a payment plan with the Commissioner of … Continued
In a heartbreaking turn of events, relatives of fallen Fire Officer Shaquoi Smith stopped his burial on Saturday May 21st while suspicions of his death continue to mount. Plans for an interment at the Johnson’s Ghut Cemetery changed as family members decided to return the body back to the hospital’s morgue to allow for an … Continued
An announcement on the BVI Airports Authority Board is expected to be forthcoming in the next few days as the National Unity Government continues to implement the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report Recommendations. This was confirmed by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in an exclusive interview with 284News where he expressed that a number … Continued
