Top local hurdler Kyron McMaster just missed out on a podium finish after placing fourth in the 400 meter hurdles at the 2022 Doha Diamond League today. Running out of lane number three McMaster finished fourth with a season’s best time of 49.93 seconds, trailing Thomas Barr of Ireland who placed third in a time of … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he remains hopeful that a decision from the United Kingdom Government will be forthcoming within the coming days relating to his government’s proposal to tackle the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations under democratic governance. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during Friday’s press conference while responding to questions posed … Continued
Virgin Voyages and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection are the two new cruise companies that will be berthing to the British Virgin Islands for the 2022-2023 cruise season after a BVI delegation successfully secured a total of 417 calls to the territory. This was announced by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in partnership with the Lions Club of Tortola, Public Health Department, BVI Olympic Committee, and Rotary is inviting the general public to their Healthy Lifestyle Fair in observance of Brain Health Month on Friday, 17th June under the theme “Let’s Reduce Our Risk for Dementia” at the Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has ordered the launch of several criminal investigations to include the Premier’s Office, Her Majesty’s Customs, the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development project and the Virgin Islands Neighbourhood Partnership project. Governor Rankin made the disclosure in a brief statement published today May 12 where he stated that now is the … Continued
Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie along with Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard will be required to forfeit all property gained in relation to their ongoing criminal case if convicted in the United States. This is according to court documents obtained by 284News which … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the United Kingdom Government detailing their agenda to implement the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report under democratic governance. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s press conference. He said the proposal was … Continued
Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority Mr. Kelvin Hodge has indicated that he will be tendering his resignation as the National Unity Government announces plans to appoint a new board. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure on Wednesday, May 11 during a press … Continued
The Virgin Islands is said to be taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Territory is also complying with all sanctions issued by the United Kingdom that are extended to it by way of the relevant Overseas Territories Sanctions Orders … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Works have commenced on the Carrot Bay Revetment Project to restore and reinforce the shoreline against any major changes that may be caused by natural elements. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the project started on May 9 and on … Continued
