Minister for Culture Dr. Natalio Wheatley stands firm in his decision to reject the notion shared by some residents, to allow the United Kingdom government to temporarily take over the British Virgin Islands. Dr. Wheatley made the comment during the Emancipation Day virtual service on Sunday August 1. The comment follows the on-going Commission of … Continued
Recipients of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grants are being requested by the government to complete a mandatory COVID-19 Stimulus Feedback form. The announcement was made in a media release from the Office of the Premier on Thursday August 5. Recipients include persons and businesses who received the grants for micro, small and medium enterprises such … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’s Acting Director Mr. Jasen Penn is urging all Virgin Islands residents to complete their seasonal preparedness activities as the region moves into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season with two potential systems brewing in the Atlantic basin. Mr. Penn said that while there have been no named storms … Continued
The British Virgin Islands may soon have two functional competition sized swimming pools in the territory after the government identified locations on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. This was confirmed by Minister for Sport Dr. Natalio Wheatley, during an Olympic press conference on Wednesday August 4. Minister Wheatley said an agreement was made on the two … Continued
Cabinet’s new decision to extend the 7pm to 5am curfew to August 20th has once again resulted in major public outcry. Many residents have resorted to social media to express frustrations while others have openly condemned the Government’s decision keep certain businesses closed with no form of financial support. One salon owner said “It was … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to decline with cases now at 441, while deaths have increased to 37. This is according to the Minister of Health Carvin Malone, who revealed those latest statistics to 284Media during an interview on Thursday August 5. Minister Malone said the decline in active cases … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands is set to be extended from tomorrow August 6 for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Tuesday August 3, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew … Continued
Police seized three motorcycles, two of which exceeded the legal engine size allowed in the BVI. Monday’s operation conducted by the Road Policing Unit and the Armed Response Unit covered different locations around Tortola and resulted in the confiscation of three cycles — one 1300cc, one 750cc and a 125cc. Riders in possession of … Continued
Residents of all four main islands of the Virgin Islands are lining up to participate in a territory wide motorcade in honor of Athletes Kyron McMaster, Chantel Malone and Elinah Phillip who represented the territory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In an official statement Health Minister Hon. Carvin Malone encouraged residents to show support for … Continued
CCT and 284 Media on Monday August 2nd held a virtual Rise and Shine tramp showing casing Virgin Culture and Heritage. The virtual event took off at 5am and last until 8am on CCT BVI Facebook page. Hundreds of Virgin Islanders tuned in to see performances by Xtreme Band, CCT Ambassadors “The Association” and … Continued
