On Tuesday, the Office of the Premier celebrated 30 local businesses that have taken the VI Green Pledge, fortifying their commitment towards environmental sustainability in the British Virgin Islands. The pledges were made during the 11th OECS Council of Ministers for Environment Sustainability meeting last month. The list of participating businesses spans various sectors. The … Continued
AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists, led by Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, is predicting a significant increase in tropical storm activity for the Atlantic basin from late August through September. The forecast, released Monday, anticipates 6 to 10 named storms forming between Aug. 27 and Sept. 30. This period typically marks the peak of the … Continued
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a weather forecast predicting periods of showers and possible thunderstorms for the next 24 hours for the British Virgin Islands, valid until 8 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024. A tropical wave, combined with pockets of low-level moisture embedded in a moderate trade wind flow, is expected to … Continued
Elmore Stoutt OBE, a prominent cultural figure in the British Virgin Islands, was recently honoured by the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church as part of its Homecoming Sunday Service. The video tribute, played during the church’s service on Sunday, featured Stoutt reminiscing about his childhood on Tortola as part of the church’s “A Moment in … Continued
Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a series of national honours and rewards for Thea LaFond-Gadson, the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, following her historic win in the Triple Jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. During a celebration event on Sunday that included an address to the people of Dominica, LaFond-Gadson … Continued
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is monitoring an area in the central Tropical Atlantic for possible development later this week. In a tropical weather outlook issued Tuesday morning, forecasters noted that an area of low pressure could form in the coming days. Environmental conditions in the region appear generally favorable for the slow … Continued
Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre on Beef Island advanced this past weekend as crews poured concrete for the facility’s floor slab, including a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Workers from No Limit Construction Services spent Saturday afternoon on site, focusing on the ADA-compliant features that will ensure equitable access for all users. The ramp is a … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management in the British Virgin Islands issued a heat alert Monday, warning residents of potentially dangerous conditions with the heat index expected to exceed 103°F (39.4°C). The alert forecasted that the most severe conditions were felt between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. . Officials are urged the public to stay hydrated … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
A landmark summit for Caribbean influencers and content creators is set to take place October 3-5, 2024, bringing together hundreds of participants from across the region. Event creator Jamicia McCalman-Nelson told 284 Media that the summit aims to support Caribbean influencers and bridge gaps in the content creator market. McCalman-Nelson highlighted the economic potential of … Continued
