Ms. Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Ms. Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms. Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs. Michelle … Continued
Former Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands Denise George is urging the Albert Bryan Administration to continue in pursuit of legal action against JPMorgan Chase, after a case she filed against the financial services giant without due process recently cost her her job. George had accused JPMorgan CHase of facilitating abuses against women … Continued
On the heels of a reported uptick of seismic activity in close proximity of the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands to #BeReady for Earthquakes throughout the year as the Virgin Islands is a seismically active area. In a recent statement, Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn explained … Continued
A loan amount of approximately $100 million is believed to be enough to provide the BVI with a first class infrastructure that it rightfully deserves. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Hon. Kye Rymer made the declaration recently in the House of Assembly. He said the time has come where the BVI has … Continued
After a 5-year absence, the BDO Limited Primary and Secondary Schools Football League has made a return with games to commence from January through March 2023. To officially launch the recommencement of the league, participating schools gathered in the area of Waterfront Drive on Tortola at around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and marched throughout surrounding … Continued
Dawn Crabbe Herbert of Autland Heavy Equipment Limited has aired her views of some necessary developments which need to take place beyond infrastructure to best position the Territory’s youth to lead a life of excellence. Herbert spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the Elmore Stoutt High School, and made sure that the Territory’s administrative leaders … Continued
Several primary school projects are making steady progress as infrastructural works continue across the territory. Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro provided a most recent update on the projects on Friday. On the sister island of Jost Van Dyke, she said the multipurpose educational facility is currently four months into its construction phase. “The … Continued
The disregard of some residents on Anegada as it relates to the proper dumping of garbage at the dumpsite on the sister island continues to anger a number of residents. More in this report.
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has broken his silence to address his recent arrest and subsequent release in relation to suspicion of human trafficking. Just hours following his release from custody of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Willock confirmed the arrest via a statement where he also declared his … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom is that former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock was allegedly arrested and released for suspected human trafficking. This is according to reports from credible sources which alleged that Willock was apprehended by local police officers on Tuesday January 10, and taken into custody. Following the reports 284News reached … Continued
