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
The trial for the 2018 murder of Trumayne Daway which involves murder accused Vernon Bernard, Rafael Harrigan and Maybelline Rodriguez, is set to continue on day five of proceedings in the High Court this morning. The jury was empaneled on Friday March 11 and the trial commenced on Monday March 14 before Justice Richard Floyd. The … Continued
More than $100 million worth of charter vessels belonging to The Moorings BVI were detained on Wednesday by the Customs Department after approximately 138 vessels were found to be either unlicensed or without duties paid. This was confirmed by the Commissioner of Customs Mr. Wade Smith during an interview with 284News on Thursday. The issue … Continued
Community activist and talk show host Cindy Rosan says she opted to run in the upcoming General Elections in the At Large Representative category due to her having a lot to offer to the entire territory. Rosan’s comments came during her most recent Cut Deep talk show programme which was aired on Tuesday. She … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie has said that the BVI Ports Authority is working behind the scenes to have the damaged area to the dingy section of the main dock on Jost Van Dyke repaired as soon as possible. The premier was responding to questions posed by 284News during a recent press … Continued
The Ministry of Health is taking steps to address the issue of medication errors in the territory through the hosting of a virtual workshop which is scheduled for Thursday March 24 via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This was confirmed in a media release by the ministry which said the workshop will be entitled … Continued
Talk show host and former government consultant Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline believes that Premier Andrew Fahie’s recent press conference which was held to warn local businesses of price gouging, has had a positive impact on some businesses. Cline made the statement during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday, where he said that following the announcement … Continued
