Illegal Immigrants have been detained after being dropped off at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour this morning January 16th, 2023. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has said that 19 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force … Continued
Former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn and Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education responsible for Projects Ms. Lorna Stevens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday January 12th, 2022. Both are charged with breach of trust in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project and were previously granted bail in the … Continued
For its annual Christmas promotions, CCT is giving customers deals on its services, prizes, and giveaways to help residents ring in the season with much cheer. Starting last week, CCT’s 12 Days of Christmas is giving residents across the Virgin Islands an opportunity to win premium phones, accessories, and CCT services. CCT has also partnered … Continued
Serious allegations have been raised against the Director of Trade Mrs. Karia Christopher which according to reports from credible confidential sources has subsequently followed in the alleged submission of her resignation. This is according to documents observed by 284News and information received from confidential sources where it was revealed that the director is accused of … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, President of the District 7 Action Committee and political aspirant Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome encouraged residents of District 7 to not lose sight of issues affecting the community. Letsome while praising the success of the American Airline Direct flights to the US from the British Virgin Islands said, “Of course, much … Continued
Virgin Islander Wayne Stout, Jr, a 35-year-old BVI boat captain has been sentenced to nine years in US prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The sentence was handed down in Orlando, Florida by District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. Stout Jr. was caught in June as part of a multi-million-dollar drug bust in the United … Continued
The two men who died as a result of a boating incident over the weekend have officially been identified. The Royal Virgin Islands police forced confirmed that the lone survivor has been identified Julien Roy Gabriel and Lucien, both residents of St. Maarten, as the two men that were onboard of the 16.5’ Wahoo with … Continued
The Board of Directors and Management of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) received training as they hosted the Director General of the Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), Dr. Rafael Echevarne from November 21 to 22. Dr. Echevarne facilitated an Airports Economics Seminar with the senior members of the BVIAA staff … Continued
In a recent Facebook post titled “JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH!”, former Legislator and local attorney Myron V Walwyn penned his thoughts on the observation of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council. Walwyn said, “Today we observe the Great March of 1949 and the restoration of the Legislative … Continued
23-year-old Dimar Fredrick of Fat Hogs Bay has been slapped with several firearm related charges following a police operation in the Long Look area on Monday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which said the charges include “keeping a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition and common assault”. … Continued
