Overseas Territories (OT) Minister The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith has concluded that the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations has been too slow. This was revealed by Governor His Excellency John Rankin as he presented the contents of a letter sent to him by the OT Minister in response to his most recent quarterly … Continued

Independent Candidate for District 2 Troy Christopher believes that a major issue facing the Territory, and his district by extension, is the continued operation of Government Systems in an outdated, bureaucratic manner.  While present as a guest on 284 Media’s Just for the Record Programme, Christopher said that if elected he would make it a … Continued

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, District 2 Incumbent Hon Melvin M Turnbull faced the tough questions in a recent interview on 284 Media’s Just for the Record Programme. Among those, he was made to answer why issues in the Labour Department, which he strongly advocated during his time in the opposition, have endured his … Continued

District 1 Candidate Sylvia Romney Moses believes that there is a need for more women in leadership in the Virgin Islands. She spoke as a guest on 284 Media’s Just for the Record. While she noted that there have been women at the table, she said there is a need for a greater shift in … Continued

Broadway Artist Christpher Faison recently spent some time nurturing the talents of the territory’s young singers, actors and dancers during a visit to Tortola. Faison, who made his Broadway debut in “My Fair Lady”, said that he was completely blown away by the talent of young Virgin Islanders. His visit to the territory, as he … Continued

Sylvia Romney Moses, PVIM Candidate for District 1, believes that the next elected government will be tasked with  the duty of redeeming the Territory’s good name in regional and international circles given the circumstances which have prevailed in recent years.  This, she explained while sharing her vision for the Territory 5 years into the future. … Continued

Demolition works at the Althea Scatliffe Primary school are slated to commence this weekend. That is according to Education Minister Hon. Sharie De Castro who shared this update during a recent addition of the Virgin Islands Party’s “Lets Talk” Radio Show. The decision to demolish the school was confirmed in late 2022 following an inspection … Continued

The Maples Group continues to support the Elmore Stoutt High School Music Programme by making meaningful donations to ensure student’s access to the necessary tools and instruments they need to participate. This year, as a part of Education Week activities Maples BVI, through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), made a donation of various instruments. … Continued

The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today: ‘Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world’ . The report, based on quantitative and qualitative research of firms operating in the BVI1, shows that the BVI is … Continued

Monday, May 8 and Friday, June 16 have been declared public holidays. His Excellency the Governor Mr. John James Rankin, CMG made the proclamation that on May 8 this year, the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will be observed; while June 16 will be designated as the Sovereign’s Birthday, replacing the previously issued … Continued