BBC News – Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US to try to stem unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody. Curfew have been defied in many areas, with shops looted, cars burned and buildings attacked. Riot police have used tear gas and rubber bullets. President … Continued
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Virgin Islands region a few minutes ago with tremors being felt in the British Virgin Islands. According to a DDM release no watch, advisory or warning was issued. A more detailed report is forthcoming.
The British Virgin Islands Port Authority, today facilitated the clearance of over 100 vehicles that were refused entry into the territory following the pandemic. According to reports, the shipment was initially turned away by the authority, resulting in hefty costs being incurred by the customers. This revelation was made by Managing Director of Island Shipping, … Continued
A man is now nursing two gunshot wounds to the body following a robbery that occurred in Port Purcell early this morning, May 31st. It is alleged that the victim, while in the company of a group was approached by three masked gunmen. The group of men attempted to escape but the gunmen eventually caught … Continued
TheSt.ThomasSource – Sen. Janelle Sarauw tells the Olive family she finds their proposal is economically sustainable and environmentally friendly. The Virgin Islands family planning to bring the territory’s first water park to Lindbergh Bay on St. Thomas gained some solid support from senators during Friday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. If approved, Splash Zone Aqua … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew Fahie, laid on the table of the House of Assembly, the long anticipated and controversial Auditor General’s report on Government’s Financing of BVI Airways Direct Flights to Miami. We’d all recall that the BVI Airways Controversy was one of the main points of attack by the present Premier when … Continued
Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley today said that BVIslanders and Belongers will not be given any preference in the allocation of the $10 Million grant afforded under Government’s Economic Stimulus plan. This revelation was made during an exclusive interview with 284 Media Reporter, Jovan Wilson. The territory’s labor code specifies preference for BVIslanders in … Continued
Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley, in an exclusive interview with 284 Media revealed that the Government is currently considering extending the 3-month temporary termination period to 6 months following the pandemic. The Minister said “we are hoping to get it passed in the House very soon to extend that layoff period to 180 days (6 … Continued
The third phase of repair works on the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC), Virgin Gorda, commenced on May 26, just 25 days after the contract was signed to Quality Construction Limited. The $1.7 million dollar project includes the complete restoration of Blocks 2 and 4 of the centre: internal refurbishment and roof replacement for Blocks … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting Expressions of Interest for the development of an Energy Transition Plan for the British Virgin Islands which will serve as a logical road map that allows the Territory to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for all uses by 2050. Permanent Secretary in … Continued
