HEALTH MINISTRY SECURES $250,000 GRANT

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a $250,000 grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States to enhance healthcare infrastructure and address climate change challenges. The Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project will focus on critical improvements, including installing backup power systems, strengthening cold chain storage, and establishing medical oxygen generation capabilities. … Continued

MONEA GOES VIRAL WITH VYBZ KARTEL PROMOTING BVI

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place this past weekend, leading to several achievements and viral moments to be celebrated by the Caribbean community. On a local front, one such moment was a video shared by Virgin Islands artist Monea, where she was joined by Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel promoting their upcoming performances as … Continued

DOMINICA’S KYANNA DYER CROWNED MISS OECS 2025

Dominica’s Kyanna Dyer has been crowned Miss OECS 2025, succeeding Saint Lucia’s Claire Smartt. The pageant, held over the weekend, saw five contestants competing for the regional title. Dyer, who currently serves as an Information Technology Officer with the Government of Dominica, brings significant pageant experience to her new role. Her previous titles include Miss … Continued

THREE REMARKABLE OFFICERS TO VYE FOR MISS RVIPF TITLE

The competition for the title of Miss RVIPF 2025 has officially begun, as three dynamic women step forward to showcase their intelligence, strength, and dedication to service. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently unveiled the contestants in a social media post, they are as follows: Contestant #1: Mrs. Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Contestant #2: Delma Tavernier … Continued

GOV. BRYAN IMPLEMENTS PROTECTION MEASURES FOR USVI RESIDENTS

USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a directive ordering all government employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the territory. “Immigration enforcement is a function of the federal government; not an effort aided by our own local agents”, he said. The governor’s move comes … Continued

KELLYFUL LAUNCHES ‘VIRGIN ISLANDS PRINCESS’

Kelly “Kellyful” Smith, a prominent advocate for documenting Virgin Islands culture and experiences, recently visited the 284 Media studio to discuss her latest project, “The Virgin Islands Princess.” According to Smith, the new series is close to her heart and has been a long time in the making. She expressed gratitude to her team, including … Continued

VI SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL REOPENED FOR 2025

The Government of the Virgin Islands has reopened the Virgin Islands Scholarship Application Portal for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is accepting scholarship applications in 10 priority areas, including education, health, infrastructure, technology, and more. The comprehensive list of study areas is available on the government’s website at … Continued

WALWYN CRITICIZES UNFINISHED ROAD PROJECTS, TERRITORY MAINTENANCE

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticized the British Virgin Islands government’s handling of infrastructure projects, particularly questioning the management of unfinished roadworks across the territory. “If the government has a plan to fix the roads, they are certainly doing a great job at hiding it,” Walwyn said, pointing to incomplete road projects initiated during … Continued