The region’s largest cancer fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure kicks off in the BVI with the second annual Men in Pink fund raiser for the BVI Cancer Society. The event, which also will celebrate Father’s Day, will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, Tortola launching the … Continued
The process for issuing residency and belongership status will be reviewed after the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report discovered several breaches of the law in the methods used by previous governments to grant individuals these statuses. In the Report, Commissioner of the Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom recommended a review of processes, adding that the open … Continued
The two recent protests that were held by residents to show their position against the partial suspension of the territory’s Constitution are not a full representation of the BVI public. Governor His Excellency John Rankin made the statement in a recent interview with 284Media. He said that residents are entitled to protest and to their … Continued
Mental Wellbeing is said to be key in the maintenance of a good and moral community in and outside of the classroom.” Throughout the month of May, the Elmore Stoutt High school, Junior School Grade 7 raised awareness on Mental Health with a special focus on Coping & Conflict Resolution Skills to aid with life’s … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s football team secured another point in the CONCACAF Nations League tournament after Jamie Wilson found an equalizer against the Cayman Islands to draw that game 1-1. The BVI was in search of a victory after settling for a previous 1-1 draw against the Cayman Islands at home on Friday, June … Continued
CTL Home Center (CTL) has donated hundreds of hand sanitizers, alcohols, disinfectant sprays and wipes to various Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) and schools throughout the Virgin Islands. This initiative was implemented to give back to the community and to ensure that the students of the Virgin Islands along with the vulnerable population stay safe during this … Continued
Residents in need of a rapid antigen test at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital will have to resort to a RT-PCR test due to a shortage of antigen test kits within the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This was confirmed by the BVIHSA via a media release dated June 3, which said the shortage … Continued
The BVI men’s national football team in their first home game since 2016 drew 1-1 against Cayman Islands in a CONCACAF Nations League match which was played at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground today Friday. Captain Kavon Troy Caesar gave BVI the lead in the 63rd minute. However, the Cayman men found an equalizer in … Continued
BVI Humane Society Shelter Manager Mr. Manog ‘Vijay’ Bissoondutt is the Territory’s newest recipient of an Honorary MBE from Her Majesty The Queen for his contributions to animal welfare. Mr. Bissoondutt joined the Humane Society at the age of 16 in 1995, some 27 years ago, working to help support then Shelter Manager, Tessa Gunter. … Continued
The Virgin Islands has been put a step closer to the establishment of a Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) with the training of 14 individuals representing the Virgin Islands’ search and rescue response teams. The lead agency, the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR), engaged Search and Rescue (SAR) instructor, Mr. Jean Houde, President and CEO of … Continued
