The COVID-19 virus continues to linger in the territory with nearly 70 positive cases reported between March and August. Minister for Health, Honourable Vincent Wheatley confirmed the data during a recent session of the House of Assembly (HOA) as he urged residents to continue practicing proper hygiene methods to safeguard against contracting the virus. Despite … Continued
The Customer Service Care Centre is preparing to add a new tool to its artillery, in the form of a Live Chat connecting agents to members of the public quickly and remotely. Already, the Customer Service Care Centre uses visits to its office on the first floor of the Burhym Building, phone calls and emails … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, and Kishma P. Forbes of the Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies recently donated over one thousand dollars’ worth of items to the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay. Willock revealed that the initiative was a joint effort that involved three main sponsors from … Continued
Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is prohibited in the Virgin Islands. This was brought forward once again in a Government Information Services release. Mr. James said multiple reports have been made by fishers and other concerned residents identifying persons who have been seen … Continued
Limited funding is the bane of the Ministry of Communications and Work’s efforts to address the issues facing the Territory’s road networks and secondary roads. That’s according to Minister for Communications and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer who told the House of Assembly last week that the Ministry is operating in a narrow fiscal space, … Continued
The Emmett Caines Knockout Cup commenced on Saturday, September 16, with stiff competition in the opening games of the tournament which were decided by penalty shoot-outs. In the first game of the day, Old Madrid held Lion Heart to a 1-1 draw during regulation time, and then came out 3-2 victors, in the penalty shoot-out. … Continued
In honour of Basic Education and Literacy Month, the Rotaract Club of Tortola has decided to host a fun competition to engage all teachers throughout the Territory. The Classroom Decorating Competition will take place from the 18th of September until the 29th and entails the submission of videos of decorated classrooms directly to the Rotaract … Continued
WNBA player Aliyah Boston, a USVI Native, has been bestowed the prestigious title of “Rookie of the Year” award by the Associated Press (AP). Additionally, she has earned a spot on the AP’s WNBA All-Rookie team. Boston has commenced her professional career with the Indiana Fever on a high note, with a rookie season nothing … Continued
President of the BVI Teacher’s Union, Mr. Sean Henry, said he is not totally satisfied with the premier’s discussion with teachers last Friday, following the decision by teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School to strike due to prolonged issues. 284 Media caught up with President Henry following the strike. When asked by the media … Continued
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has launched a call for research proposals on how to deal with the problem of Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean region. In the last few years, the region has experienced massive influxes of Sargassum, which have threatened the marine ecosystems, economy and public health of the Caribbean countries. … Continued
