Despite being open for business as of February 13th, the Road Town Market Square Project is not yet completed. According to Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer, the Government of the Virgin Islands anticipates that the total cost of the project will be $1.7 Million. Meaning that an estimated $400,000 investment will be … 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
The Governor’s Gourmet Gathering, a highly anticipated fundraising event on the calendar of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) was held on Friday February 10th. The event invited members of the public to join the Governor at his official residence, alongside representatives of VISAR, for a night of culinary experiences, compliments over a dozen … Continued
Minister for Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn believes that the prevailing situation in the Territory as it relates to crime requires a serious attempt to curb the issue, particularly gun crime, in the community. He believes a key aspect of making the needed impact is for the public to support the efforts of law enforcement. … Continued
Farmers, fishers and entrepreneurs who would not be able to occupy a booth at the Road Town Market Square full time, for reason of cost or otherwise, will have the opportunity to rent the booths periodically for about $25 now that the facility is in operation. Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rhymer made … Continued
Action Man 2.0, that’s the name that Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has bestowed upon Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer in the wake of his Ministry’s achievement of opening the Road Town Market Square. According to Wheatley over the past 4 years, Rymer has excelled despite scepticism by some of his … Continued
On Monday February 13th 284 Media joined the community in witnessing the official opening of the Road Town Market Square, as it emerged ready to host various practitioners of agriculture and trade for the first time in years. The well attended activity included events to keep attendees engaged and entertained for most of the day, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed the shooting death of one male following a Sunday morning incident in Road Town. A female also reported to the Dr. D. O. Smith Hospital this morning with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police say the two incidents have not been linked so far. ORIGINAL REPORT: … Continued
Ahead of the Official Opening of the Road Town Market Square on Monday February 13th, 284 Media took to the streets of Road Town to engage with farmers and get a feel of their perspective surrounding this development. That day it was made abundantly clear to our team that a majority of farmers in the … Continued
It is the Government’s intention to pass the Police Act 2023 in future, but not without dramatic changes to the contents of the Bill. According to Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, the postponement of debates on the Bill will allow for “more time to consult, discuss and prepare the necessary amendments to be considered … Continued
