The BVI Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean has again called for serious attention to be given to the dangerous shortage of lifeguards employed to patrol the Territory’s beaches. This has been a long-standing issue in the Territory, spanning over a decade, with worrying recent statistics only adding to the seriousness of the matter. … Continued
The issue of derelict vessels continues to stir debate in the Territory. ”Where is the RDA with that? Is any progress being made or what are the challenges with that project?” These were among the questions directed to the Recovery and Development Agency regarding the removal of derelict yachts from the Territory’s waters during the … Continued
Hailed as a Virgin Islands Tourism Icon, Mrs. Grace P. Flax-Waters of Virgin Gorda has died. Mrs Flax-Waters died on Virgin Gorda on Saturday 13th, January 2024 at the age of 81. Flax-Waters worked most of her life in the tourism sector at the world-renowned Little Dix Bay Hotel on Virgin Gorda and was a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is mourning the sudden passing of former legislator Carvin Malone. Malone was reportedly rushed to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital early Sunday morning after being found unresponsive. Following the news of Malone’s hospitalization, residents took to social media, posting prayers for the recovery of the former Minister for Health and … Continued
The BVI’s track and field star Adaejah Hodge kicked off the 2024 season with a record-breaking performance for her Montverde Academy school, running a U.S. No. 4 all-time performance at the 300-meter distance. Competing at the VA Showcase on Friday, Hodge in her first-ever 300-meter race broke the 37-second barrier to win her race in … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed a shooting incident that left one male injured on Friday, January 12th. Members of the public reported hearing multiple shots fired in East End after 7:30 pm. Police later confirmed the incident stating that “details are unclear” at this time, and that more information will be forthcoming … Continued
The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project is estimated to be 40 percent complete. This is according to the Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Symorne Penn who confirmed the latest stage of the project in a recent interview with 284 Media. Penn spoke about the delays that … Continued
In recent testimony to the Standing Finance Committe, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) characterized her office as “one of the most misunderstood, undervalued, underappreciated and oversubscribed government departments.” She stated this is reflected in the “continued fight for adequate funding and human resources.” Despite shortcomings, the DPP said her office works tirelessly to fulfill … Continued
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is facing a mounting workload, including a significant influx of cases from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Unit. As of November 2023, the DPP reported receiving approximately 68 major matters from the COI Unit for review and potential prosecution, with 6 more coming from other agencies … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently welcomed Ms Tifanie Robinson as their new Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The RDA shared the news in a recent Facebook post. In this role, Ms. Robinson will monitor the RDA’s progress against targets for ongoing projects. She will also evaluate completed projects to assess value … Continued
