The Virgin Islands community is being urged to be strategic in the way it analyses and assesses buildings as the Environmental Health Division seeks to bring awareness to indoor air quality issues. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael said while mold is to be considered among indoor air quality concerns, other factors such as … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has cautioned members of the public against depicting themselves and others as political candidates, when the individual in question has no true intention of contesting the April 24th General Election. “Persons who do not intend to contest the 2023 General Elections as official candidates are strongly discouraged from … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has come under heavy scrutiny following his public endorsement of the Virgin Islands Party’s Re-Election Campaign. Bryan recently visited the Territory and made an appearance on stage at the launch of VIP District 5 Candidate Kye Rymer’s Campaign. He described the VIP’s slate of candidates as “tough men and women” … Continued
The Virgin Islands is encouraged to continue to embrace its poets and poetry as it joined the rest of the world in observing World Poetry Day on March 21. Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the observance of the day encourages persons to understand the importance of poetic … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s national team lost their final game of the CONCACAF Nations League tournament 3-1 on Thursday, playing against Group D leaders Puerto Rico at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The home boys opened the scoring in the 36th minute after BVI was awarded a penalty which was converted by Tyla Forbes. … Continued
At least one major airline is set to commence regional flights to and from the BVI from August 2023. This was confirmed by the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in a recent interview with 284Media. While not being able to disclose the name of the airline at the time, Mr. … Continued
Former Director of Tourism Allen O’Neal believes that the National Democratic Party Administration had good intentions with the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways initiative. O’Neal who will be contesting the upcoming general election as an At-Large candidate under the NDP said during a recent campaign launch, that having a local airline in the territory would … Continued
The RVIPF has confirmed a lone boating accident which took place just before midnight last night March 22nd, 2023 off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. The statement by officials said, “The one male occupant was found unresponsive in the waters with injuries to the head while the dinghy he was in was met circling in … Continued
Seven Seas Water (BVI) has announced the success of the recent National Science Fair where students from around the Territory competed in a S.T.E.A.M. Extravaganza: Innovate, Create & Solve! In honor of World Water Day 2023, Seven Seas said they were proud to acknowledge the following recipients of the Seven Seas Prize for Water Science: • … Continued
Within recent weeks, many residents have expressed shock over the high cost of construction for a bathroom facility at the Brewer’s Bay beach in the Second District. The bathroom facility falls under the portfolio of Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and some $101,000 has been allocated towards the completion of … Continued
Leader of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn says if elected his government will seek to renegotiate the existing contract with BiWater and introduce a road maintenance unit to thoroughly repair the infrastructure of the BVI’s roadways. Penn made the announcement last weekend during his party’s launch of candidates for the upcoming general election. He … Continued
A male was arrested and later released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Tuesday pending further investigations on suspicion of fraud at His Majesty’s Customs. This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF which said several irregularities were detected within the Customs Department which have resulted in the arrest of three … Continued
The territory boasts two spots on Travel and Leisure’s “17 of the Most Beautiful Caribbean Islands” list which implores visitors to add stunning islands from across the region to their “must visit list”. Taking the #1 spot on the list was the island of Virgin Gorda which was highlighted for its “pristine beaches, history, nature … Continued
Former Premier, Andrew Fahie, is being accused of still calling the shots behind the scenes and running the country. These claims were made by Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull, 2nd District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement. He made the statement during the Movement’s recent launch at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on … Continued
Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon Justin Trudeau has pledged upwards of $45 million to the Caribbean Community amid a strengthening of diplomatic ties between CARICOM and Canada. Trudeau was a special guest at last week’s CARICOM Summit, where he was joined by the Conference of Heads of Government in the Bahamas. Among topics of … Continued
While Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, other CARICOM leaders and diplomats engaged in fruitful discussions surrounding the development and security of the Caribbean Region, they did so amid chaos brewing just outside of the venue. According to reports emerging from the Bahamas, just outside of this week’s CARICOM summit protesters led by political leader … Continued
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit two British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean this month. According to a statement announcing the visit, the trip will take Prince Edward and his wife Sophie to the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands between on the 22nd and 23rd of February. During the visit … Continued
A British Family is set to make history this month by issuing an apology and paying reparations to the island of Grenada. On February 27th, the Trevelyan Family will publicly apologise to the people of Grenada for its ownership of over 1,000 enslaved Africans who worked across its six sugar plantations in Grenada. Last week, … Continued
Today, on March 22nd, the world celebrates World Water Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources. World Water Day 2023 is about “accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.” In a statement on the observation the United Nations said, “Dysfunction … Continued
Consumers are being urged to check their cleaning supplies, specifically those from the Fabuloso brand amid a recall from the Company. According to the company, nearly 5 million bottles of Fabuloso multipurpose cleaner have been identified as at risk for bacterial growth. This, the statement revealed, was a result of insufficient levels of preservative being … Continued
Two massive earthquakes have wreaked havoc in South-Eastern Turkey and Syria today leaving over 4000 confirmed dead at the time of this report, and thousands of others facing severe injuries, homelessness and other adversities following the tectonic events. The first earthquake struck early Monday morning, about 4:17 am and registered a striking 7.8 on the … Continued
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has agreed to reinforce their sanctions against Russia and the Republic of Belarus as well as to solidify their support towards Ukraine. The announcement followed a meeting with the Committee’s Executive Board on Wednesday January 25 to discuss the unanimous conclusions of the Olympic Summit which was held on December … Continued
Leader of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn says if elected his government will seek to renegotiate the existing contract with BiWater and introduce a road maintenance unit to thoroughly repair the infrastructure of the BVI’s roadways. Penn made the announcement last weekend during his party’s launch of candidates for the upcoming general election. He … Continued
National Democratic Party At Large Candidate Dr Kedrick Pickering has claimed that he has “gathered intelligence” to suggest that the United Kingdom is keeping a watchful eye on who will populate the House of Assembly after the April 24th General Election. Pickering has called for there to be a realisation throughout the Virgin Islands of … Continued
Sixth District candidate Myron Walwyn says that the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Service) (Amendment) Act, 2021 needs to be partially repealed as he pointed to a number concerns relating to the Act. Walwyn at the time was addressing the public at the National Democratic Party’s launch of political candidates for the upcoming general election. He labelled … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has claimed that the acceptance of the National Unity Government by the United Kingdom was solely because of his credibility and the credibility of Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull. Penn made the claim over the weekend during the launch of NDP’s candidates for the upcoming … Continued
Local basketball rising star D’Moi Hodge has bid farewell to a successful college career following the exit of his Missouri Tigers in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Princeton over the weekend. Playing in a must win game against the number 15 ranked Princeton Tigers, Hodge’s Missouri Tigers fell 78-63 after trailing at … Continued
A 25-member men’s national training squad was announced this morning for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League match against Puerto Rico on Thursday, March 23. President of the BVI Football Association Mr. Andy Bickerton announced the team during a press conference on Monday, stating that a solid eleven players will be selected from the pool of … Continued
A game high 23 points from local basketball rising star D’Moi Hodge led his Missouri Tigers to an 11-point victory in the opening round of the NCAA tournament against Utah State Aggies. D’Moi’s Tigers led at the end of each half 35-31, 41-34 to win the game 76-65. His 23 points included five 3-pointers and … Continued
Resident Jermaine Henry who recently created history in bodybuilding for the territory and his homeland Jamaica says he intends to push the sport in the BVI. Henry recently placed third at the Arnold Classics in Columbus, Ohio in the Super Heavyweight category, competing in his second international competition since debuting in December 2022. He spoke … Continued
MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the British Virgin Islands’ celebration of GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023. GLOBAL MONEY WEEK (GMW), which is organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE), is … Continued
Reva Daulo of BDO and Julia Shamini Chase of Gold Leaf Consulting have been named this year’s leading women in digital and tech by the BVI Financial Services Industry, celebrated under the 2023 International Women’s Day theme: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. The theme, DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, aligns with … Continued
Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, the luxury development and management company boasting the island’s largest room and villa inventory, announces the appointment of Mrs. Sharon Flax-Brutus to the newly created position of Managing Partner. Her leadership role took effect immediately. This is a promotion for Mrs. Flax-Brutus who initially joined the company’s leadership team in July … Continued
The Virgin Islands Motors, NAPA Store Duffs Bottom, sponsored seven (7) persons to attend a Tool & Equipment Expo at NAPA Distribution Center, Miami, U.S.A. During the week of November 14th, 2022. The team included Mr. Allan Parker owner of Virgin Islands Motors, as well as Educators and Mechanics who participated in the Product Knowledge … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is mixing it up in observance of Family Friday and hitting the runway at UMI’s special Family Friday’s Edition. Officers of the Force and members of the public will strut their stuff coupled with family members to model the latest wear at UMI’s Flagship Store on Friday, March 3 … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI says they have created a winning platform for BVI models and other fashion industry creatives by providing unparalleled professional training and mentorship from globally renowned fashion designers, top models, celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and photographers. They are celebrating and championing the successes of fashion professionals who gained their start on the Summer … Continued
Content Producer Kyra James is encouraging young Virgin Islanders to believe in themselves and their talents as anything is possible once an individual has the right mindset. Kyra’s encouraging words came during a recent interview with 284Media where she spoke about her experience and involvement in the just concluded 65th Grammy Awards. Working for the … Continued
There will be no International Soca Monarch Competition this year. The highly anticipated staple event on Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival Calendar has been cancelled voluntarily for the first time in three decades after the Government of Trinidad and Tobago refused the issue $10 Million funding to the event’s promoters. Director of the Caribbean Prestige Foundation … Continued
In part 1 of this commentary, I started sharing my thoughts on the Constitutional Review and why this exercise is laying the foundation for the best days of these Islands we call home. The more research I conduct on this topic I realise more that the system we have is not truly a democratic system … Continued
The following is commentary by Shaina Smith-Archer. I am glad to be alive for such a time as this. When I read about our national heroes like Hope Stevens and Howard. R. Penn and how they wrote our future in their “day,” we are currently writing the Virgin Islands’ future for the next 50 years. … Continued
When we think about becoming, we are engaged in nature, the essence about being true to ourselves. We are looking to the future through self-actualization and aspirations for transformation. In this sense, every human being is a work in progress, a work on the potter’s wheel, a work under the direction of the human designer, … Continued
The following is commentary by Shaina Smith-Archer. Today I concluded that somewhere over the years we stopped engineering roads and settled for roadways that are cousins to obstacle courses. Potholes are the least of the problem which are a problem because the roads don’t have a concrete base. We are paving dirt. 🤨 Between the … Continued
Homeowner, Mr. Carlton Benners and his caretaker have received the keys to a brand-new home as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to Mr. Benners by Minister of Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn on Monday, March 20 on Anegada. The home was … Continued
MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the British Virgin Islands’ celebration of GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023. GLOBAL MONEY WEEK (GMW), which is organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE), is … Continued
On 24 February, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Mangrove Nursery Project hosted a sixteen-person delegation from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) as part of a marine sciences knowledge exchange. President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges explained that the exchange between HLSCC and UVI was supported by the Judith A. Towle Environment … Continued
Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James, has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy. Mr. James said the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will host Farmers and Fishers’ Week this year from … Continued
