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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed the shooting death of one male following a Sunday morning incident in Road Town.  A female also reported to the Dr. D. O. Smith Hospital this morning with a gunshot wound to the leg.   Police say the two incidents have not been linked so far.  ORIGINAL REPORT: … Continued

Ahead of the Official Opening of the Road Town Market Square on Monday February 13th, 284 Media took to the streets of Road Town to engage with farmers and get a feel of their perspective surrounding this development. That day it was made abundantly clear to our team that a majority of farmers in the … Continued

The sister islands will be included in the planning intended for airport development in the territory. This announcement follows the conclusion of the Board of Directors of the BVI Airports Authority’s first meeting for 2023 which was held in Virgin Gorda recently. Speaking on some of the takeaways from the meeting Chairman of the Board … Continued

Students across the territory who are interested in pursuing their bachelors in select locations abroad can now do so while remaining in the territory for the first year, through a joint partnership agreement between the H Lavity Stoutt Community College and NCUK. NCUK is a consortium of leading universities in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, … Continued

After four months of intense training, twenty-one local entrepreneurs are now more equipped to navigate the economy since receiving certificates of certification or participation from the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship’s accelerator programme. The entrepreneurs received their certificates during a certificate ceremony on 26 January 2023 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. The Branson Centre of … Continued

It is the Government’s intention to pass the Police Act 2023 in future, but not without dramatic changes to the contents of the Bill.  According to Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, the postponement of debates on the Bill will allow for “more time to consult, discuss and prepare the necessary amendments to be considered … Continued

Up to 45% Of Some Debts Will Be Excused The BVI Health Services Authority has sought to ease the burden of medical debt faced by a number of persons in the community with the launch of its debt relief programme. The initiative is aimed at making overdue medical bills easier to pay. The programme is aimed … Continued

In a recent statement, the BVI Christian Council denounced recent crime and gun violence.  The statement read, “We are saddened to learn that, yet another young man has succumbed to an untimely death due to gun violence. We offer up our prayers to God for the family and friends of the victim. The BVI Christian … Continued

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is expected to announce a date for the 2nd and 3rd readings of the Police Act 2023 following a decision to postpone the proceedings of the bill. The decision was made during an informal meeting of the House of Assembly held on Thursday February 9th, as per a statement … Continued