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
The youth across the territory are being encouraged to speak up at the various Constitutional Review Commission meetings and to not be afraid to voice their respective views. The encouragement came from members of the Commission during an interview with 284Media recently after it was disclosed that the youth feel unrepresented with the current composition … Continued
The Anegada Serenaders made a trip to Tortola this week, spreading holiday cheer and traditional Christmas Music with all within earshot of their performances. 284 media caught up with them as they took on the Pier Park.
The JY Harbour View Marina reopened for business today after businesses there went into a brief period of closure following the shooting incident which claimed the life of Kadeem Jimenez on Monday. The marina’s management addressed the incident in a recent statement. They described the deceased as a loyal customer, and expressed a deep sadness … Continued
Students of the Willard Wheatley Primary School brought a new mix on some traditional holiday tracks for their school’s Christmas Concert. 284Media was on the ground to capture the activity, here are some of those moments.
One female police officer who is presently interdicted has been slapped with three charges following a recent arrest. She is Police Constable Karina Brea who is charged with Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct and Person not Registered as a Medical Practitioner. The confirmation came in a media statement by the … Continued
Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor, December 15 – 22, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin CMG, who will be out of the Territory. Deputy Governor Archer, Jr.’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands … Continued
An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has introduced a new programme in three Primary Schools: Willard Wheatley, Enis Adams, and Ivan Dawson Primary School. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a ten-week programme for students from kindergarten to grade six; to help children make wise decisions when faced with … Continued
