Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has claimed that his government is “pushing hard” to have several sewerage related contracts signed in the coming weeks. This comes as the territory is gearing up for a General Election, about 5 weeks away. And, as Wheatley acknowledges that across the Territory sewerage is believed to be used … Continued
Less talk, More Action. Those were the sentiments of 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley as he discussed Virgin Island’s Party’s vision for the 9th District, following a term which he admitted failed to attend to some key issues. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES When prompted by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to highlight his work as … Continued
While acknowledging the “very poor condition” of roads in the 7th and 8th Districts, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed his government’s intention to sign contracts for road works in the coming weeks. This, with just about 5 weeks left before the April 24 General Election. The timeline for execution of roadworks, he noted, … Continued
Seventh District independent candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard says her performance locally, regionally and internationally while representing the territory in a professional capacity speaks volume on her ability to represent the people of the territory as a politician. Scatliffe-Leonard’s statement follows recent criticism from some residents who she said questioned her ability to run as a politician … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, is one of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement At-Large candidates in the upcoming general elections. Moses-Scatliffe served a House Speaker from 2011-2019. Moses-Scatliffe brings the Movements total candidates thus far to 8 including, Territorial At-Large candidates Ronnie W Skelton, Shaina Smith-Archer and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather. District … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party on March 11th, 2023 held a fundraising Gala honoring various persons in the Community who have not only contributed to the success of the party but also community service and awareness. The event which was held at Manhattan Bar and Lounge was hosted by Mrs. Suzan Rhymer, wife of 5th District … Continued
On 24 February, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Mangrove Nursery Project hosted a sixteen-person delegation from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) as part of a marine sciences knowledge exchange. President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges explained that the exchange between HLSCC and UVI was supported by the Judith A. Towle Environment … Continued
Governor John Rankin has issued a proclamation and paved the way for elections to be held in the territory. 24 April 2023 – That’s the day Virgin Islanders will go to the polls and cast their vote for who should occupy the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands. Advanced Polling is slated for … Continued
In a recent statement exclusively to 284 Media, independent At-Large Candidate Lorna Smith, OBE announced that she has joined the National Democratic Party as an At-Large Candidate in the upcoming general elections. Smith’s statement read, “I have spent many years of my life serving the Virgin Islands, working in many ways and with many people across … Continued
Locals and residents have been capitalising on the American Airlines direct flights to and from Miami effective June 1st 2023 which are reportedly now more than 70 percent filled to capacity. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal gave that indication during a recent interview with 284News. According to Menal, the demand … Continued
