284 News Thursday May 1st 2025
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OIL SPILL TEMPORARILY SHUTS ROAD BETWEEN BRANDYWINE BAY AND FISH BAY
UPDATED ARTICLE: Morning traffic on Tortola was disrupted earlier today as authorities responded to an oil spill on the road between Brandywine Bay and Fish Bay. The affected section of the road was temporarily closed while cleanup operations were underway. The closure, which lasted until around 11 a.m., prompted delays for motorists in the area. … Continued
284 News Wednesday April 30th 2025
ONGOING INCINERATOR PROJECT AWAITING VITAL CABINET DECISION
Things are beginning to take shape with the Incinerator at Pockwood Pond. That’s according to Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon. Solomon sated that based on a comprehensive diagnostic report which was completed recently, they are closer to determining a path for the Incinerator which will require a Cabinet decision.
284 News Tuesday April 29th 2025
BVI COMMUNITY TO RALLY AGAINST CHILD ABUSE- ADRIANNA YOUNGE INSPIRED EVENT
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
OPP. MEMBERS MEET WITH GOV PRUCE-EXPRESS SERIOUS CONCERNS REGARDING THE CRIMINAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW AND THE COI
Yesterday April 28th, 2025 members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition — Hon. Myron Walwyn, representative for the sixth electoral district and Leader of the Opposition; Honourable Melvin Mitch Turnbull, representative for the 2nd electoral district and Hon. Stacy Mather, at large representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly — met with His Excellency, … Continued
CHALLENGE IN GETTING MORE FUNDS COMMITTED TO AGRICULTURE – MORE MEASURES MUST BE EXPLORED
Former Junior Minister for Agriculture – Dr. Karl Dawson believes the territory needs to produce more but says it’s a challenge getting more funds committed to agriculture. Dr Dawson’s comments were made on government’s programme Virgin Islands Voice where he was asked about the steps government intends to take to boost food security in light … Continued
ANEGADA CLINIC GETS MUCH NEEDED PICKUP TRUCK- COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN VAN THILLO
The Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic in Anegada received a welcome boost to its operations on 23rd April, with the official handover of a brand-new Great Wall POER Passenger pickup truck, courtesy of homeowner and long-time friend of the island, Christian Van Thillo. The donation was facilitated by Unite BVI and celebrated in a heartfelt ceremony … Continued
BVI CAPTIVATES MIAMI AT 19TH ANNUAL DEERING SEAFOOD FESTIVAL-BVI’S CHEF KENNETH MOLYNEAUX WOWS CROWD
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) say they are proud to celebrate the success of its title sponsorship of the 19th Annual Deering Seafood Festival, held on Sunday, 13th April 2025, at the scenic Deering Estate in Miami, Florida. This milestone event served as a vibrant showcase of the BVI’s rich … Continued
