Yesterday February 27th, 2023, Virgin Islander Nyron Erickson was extradited to the United States. Video footage show Erickson being escorted by armed officers and put onto a Helicopter which reportedly transported him to St. Thomas USVI. Documents dated February 15th, 2023 received by our newsroom showed that the Privy Council rejected Nyron Erickson’s application … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s National Team is all set to compete in the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Championship in St. John, USVI, over the next few days. Our Kamal Haynes has the story.
A British family made history on Monday February 27th by issuing an apology and paying reparations to the island of Grenada. In the presence of public officials, delegates, students and other members of the community, members of the Trevelyan family made a public apology to the people of Grenada on behalf of their ancestors. That … Continued
The BVI Football Association Women’s Committee has honoured Cassandra “Coach Cass” Gregg for her 30 years of unwavering commitment and dedication to the empowering and developing of football in the British Virgin Islands. Coach Cass was presented with a banner and plaque honouring her work during the Women’s Football Festival on Saturday February 25th. Our … Continued
Between February 27th and February 28th the Government of the Virgin Islands intends to host 3 handing over and dedication ceremonies for community centres which have emerged from rehabilitation works. The first ceremony was held at the Valarie O Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay, on Monday morning. The Cathryn and Gertude Warner Community … Continued
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic the return of BVI Wreck Week was considered a success as it was well received by both locals and visitors from abroad. President of the BVI Scuba Organisation Kim Huish during an interview with 284News spoke on some of the many initiatives that occurred during the … Continued
The identity of the male shot-dead in the vicinity of the Botanic Station in Road Town on February 12, 2023, has been identified as 23-year-old Vincentian national Jahkeem Christopher. The confirmation came from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Monday, February 27, 2023. According to the police, Christopher was visiting the BVI when he … Continued
7th District Independent Candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard took to the 7th District this past Saturday February 25th to address 7th District constituents in her quest to represent them in the next House of Assembly. The candidate launch was chaired by former legislator and sports commentator Mr. E. Walwyn Brewley and saw selections and speeches by youth … Continued
On December 19th, 2022 it was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, that it was the position of cabinet that a referendum on same-sex marriage take place in the Virgin Islands providing residents the opportunity to share their views on the matter in order for a decision to … Continued
Virgin Islands Party Candidate for the 8th District Allen Wheatley says that he was drawn to contest the upcoming general election by his overwhelming concerns on the threat of the suspension of the constitution and how that could infringe on the human rights of Virgin Islanders. Ahead of deciding to move forward with his candidacy, … Continued
