Answering the demands of a booming tourism and hospitality industry, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Virgin Gorda Centre has announced plans to expand its programme offerings to include both Marine and Maritime Studies and Culinary and Hospitality Studies to the Virgin Gorda community. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson said, “The … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is seeking to trigger the Territory’s first Referendum to decide on the matter of legalising same sex marriage, as a decision currently before the High Court threatens to force the Territory in that direction. According to Wheatley, the decision which threatens to tear apart the “social and religious fabric … Continued
Serious allegations have been raised against the Director of Trade Mrs. Karia Christopher which according to reports from credible confidential sources has subsequently followed in the alleged submission of her resignation. This is according to documents observed by 284News and information received from confidential sources where it was revealed that the director is accused of … Continued
Cappoons Bay Field came to life on Saturday Night for the First District Christmas Village, which invited residents of West End and beyond to bring out their whole family for a fun-filled traditional Virgin Islands Christmas. There, attendees were given a warm welcome and festive caution from At Large Representative Neville Smith on the importance … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed Ganesh Surujbally 34 of Virgin Gorda, has also been charged in relation to historical financial irregularities at BVI Post. Following the criminal charges brought against Pascha Stoutt and Wendy George on 16th December 2022, Police have today, 19th December 2022, charged a further person, Ganesh Surujbally 34 … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) will be disbanded following the completion of the final review report and a separate negotiation team created to discuss the information gathered in the report with the United Kingdom Government. Chairman of the Commission Mrs. Lisa Penn-Lettsome made the clarification during a recent interview with 284Media. Penn-Lettsome did reveal that … Continued
The Territory welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima to Virgin Gorda today, Friday, 16th December. The luxury cruise vessel is slated to spend the day in Virgin Gorda, before moving on to Jost Van Dyke to continue its call to the Territory. The Evrima is currently on a seven-night cruise from … Continued
Christmas shopping in the territory is reminiscent of pre-pandemic times at least for Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL) which has reported a resurgence of confidence in its customers. Kamal Haynes has the story.
Competing in his first ever international competition against more than 400 body builders, Jermaine Henry created history for the territory and his homeland Jamaica after placing 6th in the Super Heavyweight Category. The former 2018 Mr. Jamaica of Bodybuilding weighed in at 230 pounds of raw muscle with six percent body fat, showcasing a body … Continued
The Family Support Network (FSN) received a windfall this year when Drakes Traders Ltd doubled its annual seasonal donation. Mrs. Judith Charles, long-time volunteer at the FSN, was presented with a cheque for $10,000 by the Drakes Traders team at the hardware store in Fish Bay, Tortola on Tuesday, December 13. Mrs. Charles, who has … Continued
