The Prince and Princess show will be the only pageantry competition to proceed as normal in this year’s Emancipation Festival, while all other competitions including the Miss BVI Pageant, will be coronations. This was confirmed by members of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee at a press briefing on Monday, July 11. Executive Committee … Continued
For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will have two sets of twins representing the territory following the announcement of a 19-member team that will be traveling to Birmingham. They are Trevia Gumbs (shot put), Tynelle Gumbs (hammer throw), Diamante Gumbs (discus) and Djimon Gumbs (discus, … Continued
There will be no entry fee for troupes participating in this year’s Emancipation Festival parade, however participation prizes will still be awarded. This was one of the changes announced by members of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee on Monday, July 11 during the first official press briefing for the event. The BVI Tourist … Continued
Jareem Todman is the winner of the One VI Poker Run 2022 event after defeating more than 160 registered contestants on Sunday July 10. Jareem Todman’s first place saw him walking away with an $8,500 cash prize and a House of Luxury specially designed pendant valued $4000. 284News spoke to Todman after the announcement and … Continued
On 1 July 2022, the Zonta Club of Tortola presented the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) with a cheque for $7,000 at a reception hosted at the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) in Paraquita Bay. HLSCC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Zonta Club Founding Member, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson explained that funds were … Continued
In a message to their clients, owner of Anegada Express Mr. Doug Riegels informed residents that Anegada Express Ferry has decided to shut down operations until November due to operation cost and slow tourism season. The message read, “With the slowing of the tourism season, and ever-increasing costs of operation (mainly diesel fuel), a decision … Continued
It was a night of celebrations as the Valley Sound Lions Club and Leo Club welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2022/2023 Lionistic year. The Boards were sworn in at the Clubs’ joint annual installation Dinner Ceremony held at, the Top of the Baths Restaurant and Bar on Sunday 26th June 2022. Lion … Continued
Top local hurdler Kyron McMaster and sprinter Beyonce DeFreitas are ready and prepared for the upcoming World Athletics Championships. McMaster recently collected a bronze medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the Stockholm Diamond League last weekend. His third place performance came with a season’s best time of 48.58 seconds, in a race which was … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strengthening its surveillance in response to the increasing detection of Monkeypox cases in the region. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release on Friday, which said the decision was due to the high risk of disease introduction, which is linked to increased travel, following the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has updated Caribbean leaders on the progress of government reform at the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Paramaribo, Suriname from July 3 to 5. Premier Wheatley told the regional meeting of Presidents, Prime … Continued
