In recognizing and admiring the public-private collaboration in outing a recent fire at Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister for Transportation and Works said, “One of the finest human attributes is that when things seem to be at their worst, that is when people … Continued
16 local football players have been selected for a BVI national football training camp in the United Kingdom which commences this week. They are: Goalkeepers – Philip Jules and Will Butler; Defenders – Christian Xavier, Jerry Wiltshire, Vidal Hendrikson, Miguel Marshall, Ikyjah Williams and Malakai Stanners; Midfielders – Carlos Septus, Luka Chalwell, Jaimie Wilson and … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be hosting its first Alumni Association meeting for the year 2022 virtually this Thursday AT 5:30PM. This was confirmed in a media release from the college which said the virtual meeting will be open to all graduates and former students of the institution via the Zoom software. … Continued
Recently recaptured local Kurt Rabsatt has been remanded for six days and is claiming that he never escaped police custody, instead he alleges that a police officer released him. Rabsatt made those claims during his first court appearance today Friday January 21 before Magistrate Jack Husbands. The East End resident has been charged for burglary … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that all students will be allowed physically in the classroom, with or without consent to be tested for COVID-19. The minister made the statement during an interview with 284News on Thursday January 20. His comments came following the circulation of a form … Continued
In an official post via social Media, the family of stalwart Virgin Islands businessman, Rotarian and founder of Clarence Thomas Limited announced the passing of the Virgin Islands businessman. The post stated, “The Thomas Family is sad to announce the passing of our patriarch Clarence C. Thomas 1936-2022.” Mr. Thomas, 86 years was well known … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society recently received a cheque valued $35,000 from the CIBC First Caribbean Bank Tortola Branch, which were proceeds from the bank’s successful 2021 Walk for the Cure event. The cheque was received by the President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms. Gloria Fahie during a small handover ceremony which was held on … Continued
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Ministry of Education is hosting early career conservationist workshop in hopes of fostering a love and understanding for young persons interested in the field of conservation. In an official statement through the Government Information Services, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye encouraged early-career … Continued
The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs has adapted to the current needs of the residents of the Virgin Islands and its business community and is now accepting remote payment from customers wishing to make payments for trade licenses. In a Government Information Services release, Director of Trade, Mrs. Karia Christopher said, “To … Continued
Adapting to the new era of learning, 13 teachers across the Virgin Islands school system have received training to deliver distance education and use information and communications technology (ICT) in education during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. The programme was made possible by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) Distance Learning … Continued
