Within the past weeks several reports have been made via social media platforms in the Virgin Islands of a predator attacking women at the A.O Shirley Recreational Grounds in the early mornings. One post warning residents stated, “Ladies (and everyone really), please beware of a man attacking women on the A. O. Shirley Grounds in … Continued
St. Lucian Kurt Menal has been named as the new Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA). This was confirmed in a media release from the Airports Authority on Tuesday January 25, which said that Menal commenced his duty as the new airports boss yesterday Monday. Menal is said to have more than 25 … Continued
The subject of the previously approved plans not being used in the rebuilding of the Elmore Stoutt has been the topic of conversation among public forums within the past weeks, with both former and present legislators weighing in on the matter, as well as residents. In a recent Facebook post former Education Minister Myron E … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition and District 8 representative Hon. Marlon A Penn paid tribute to stalwart businessman Clarence C Thomas who passed away on January 21st, 2022. Mr. Thomas, 86 years was well known for his contributions towards the businessman community in providing empire-building initiatives that allowed Virgin Islanders a … Continued
The BVI Red Cross recently launched an online blood donor campaign to attract new blood donors. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been an overwhelming increasing number of requests for blood donations. In an invited comment, The BVI Red Cross said, “The issue we are facing is not the issue of persons … Continued
In recognizing and admiring the public-private collaboration in outing a recent fire at Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister for Transportation and Works said, “One of the finest human attributes is that when things seem to be at their worst, that is when people … Continued
16 local football players have been selected for a BVI national football training camp in the United Kingdom which commences this week. They are: Goalkeepers – Philip Jules and Will Butler; Defenders – Christian Xavier, Jerry Wiltshire, Vidal Hendrikson, Miguel Marshall, Ikyjah Williams and Malakai Stanners; Midfielders – Carlos Septus, Luka Chalwell, Jaimie Wilson and … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be hosting its first Alumni Association meeting for the year 2022 virtually this Thursday AT 5:30PM. This was confirmed in a media release from the college which said the virtual meeting will be open to all graduates and former students of the institution via the Zoom software. … Continued
Recently recaptured local Kurt Rabsatt has been remanded for six days and is claiming that he never escaped police custody, instead he alleges that a police officer released him. Rabsatt made those claims during his first court appearance today Friday January 21 before Magistrate Jack Husbands. The East End resident has been charged for burglary … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that all students will be allowed physically in the classroom, with or without consent to be tested for COVID-19. The minister made the statement during an interview with 284News on Thursday January 20. His comments came following the circulation of a form … Continued
