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Eighteen-year-old Khaleel Kothdiwala will not be a Senator. In a media release on Saturday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley stated there was “clear indication by Independent senators that they would not have supported the measure”. At last Friday’s sitting, leader of Government Business, Senator Lisa Cummins adjourned debate on the constitutional motion when it became … Continued

Despite a number of challenges over the past few years,as a result of the Covid pandemic. The team at the Ministry of Health and Social Development say they are bracing for an active year of productivity in completing and implementing plans and programmes following a two-day planning session that took place earlier this week. Minister … Continued

Long Bay, Beef Island is the first of many beaches in the Territory for which a comprehensive beach management plan will be developed to promote more sustainable recreational and economic use of the beach while ensuring environmental protection. Beach management plans are part of the beach management framework established by The Virgin Islands Beach Policy … Continued

BVI Film Commissioner, Natalie O. Hodge has said, “This festival provides an opportunity to create a partnership between the BVI and USVI film industries. Part of our mission is to collaborate with and assist our media professionals as they continue to develop their craft.” The USVI’s Paradise 48 Hour FilmFest gives Virgin Islanders and Foreign … Continued

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kassim Bentie, 44, who received serious injuries at anevent in Jost Van Dyke on Monday, 7th March, 2022. Bentie was admitted to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following the incident but discharged himself before the critical treatment.  Investigating officers are concerned about his present condition and welfare, and is therefore soliciting the help of anyone with information about his whereabouts. Persons with information can contact the Special … Continued

The Rob Swain Sailing School is now fully in compliance with the BVI Customs legal charter requirements following the recent crackdown by Customs on more than 180 local charter vessels. This is according to Operations Manager Evan Swain who made the disclosure during an interview with 284News on Friday. He described the process to have … Continued

The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is set to host a “Discount Pop-Up” Yard Sale tomorrow Saturday at the RG Hodge Plaza parking lot in Road Town, Tortola. According to the non-profit organisation, during the event all articles from their thrift shop will be discounted. “This event is open to anyone who intends to … Continued

The government has waived the tender process to allow for six companies to receive in excess of $1.3 million for the provisioning of security, temporary lodging and meals for detained illegal immigrants. This was confirmed in the latest Cabinet Decisions statement dated February 9, which revealed the total cost to $1,368,700.00. The document listed the … Continued

MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy and financial education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (the Commission), will lead the British Virgin Islands as it joins the rest of the world in marking Global Money Week 2022 from Monday 21st March through 27th March. Global Money Week (GMW), is a financial awareness celebration, … Continued

Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda Milling, has arrived in the BVI for a four-day visit between 17 March and 20 March. The Minister will hold talks with the Premier to discuss the UK-BVI relationship, and the importance of standing together against Russia’s action in Ukraine to ensure that sanctions are imposed with full … Continued