The recently formed National Unity Government had zero confidence in former Speaker Julian Willock leading the House of Assembly proceedings in their new journey as a unified front. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the assertion during a recent press conference after it was announced more than a week earlier … Continued
The Joe’s Hill Manor Estate housing development is about 98 percent complete and will soon be handed over to the Social Security Board. 284News recently took a trip to the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate Development which houses 25 buildings and 52 units that will soon be made available to residents, once handed over to the … Continued
The $2 million anonymous donation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Development Project has been guaranteed to be 100 percent legitimate. However, despite the assertion, the names of the donors will remain anonymous, at least for the time being. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed the legitimacy of the donation … Continued
Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer has confirmed that the Miami based BVI Ports Authority LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a legitimate company which acts as an outreach location for the territory’s cruise business. Rymer, who was recently appointed the minister responsible for the BVI Ports Authority made the statement during a recent press conference after … Continued
The Virgin Islands will join the rest of the world in observing International Museum Day on the 18th of May under the theme “The Power of Museums”. Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith, stated that several activities have been planned for the week from May 16 to 20 for the Territory’s secondary schools. These she … Continued
Top junior female athlete Adaejah Hodge completed a quadruple as she guided her Alexander Cougars to their 4th Georgia High Schools Association, Class 6A Championships over the weekend. Hodge broke records in the long jump and 100-meter events and set a personal best time in the 400 meters. She also won the 200-meter event in … Continued
Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer is of the opinion that the former premier’s legal entanglements will not negatively impact the territory’s cruise industry. Rymer made the comment in response to a question posed by the media at last Friday’s press conference as he assured residents that the experience of the cruise guests remains high. He … Continued
Delta Petroleum Limited (Caribbean) has revealed that their attempt to convince the BVIEC to resort to a cleaner option of fuel resulted in the termination of their contract, after failing to provide the No.2 Diesel Fuel as contractually obligated. This is according to a press release from the Delta Petroleum Group Chief Executive Officer Carlos … Continued
It was announced on Friday May 13th, 2022 during a Press Conference held by Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley that Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal Morton has been sent on leave while investigations are ongoing by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Wheatley said, “Currently, the permanent secretary is on leave, … Continued
The full depth road reconstruction on the Fish Bay Road is scheduled to commence on Monday, 16 May, 2022 and traffic disruption is expected. Beginning Monday, excavation works for the first 130m or 426.4 feet of the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project starting at the Sol Entrance and heading in an eastward direction will commence. … Continued
