Despite the decision of two main opposition parties to boycott the 2022 General Election in Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is still urging Dominicans to come out and exercise their democratic right on December 6. The trend began earlier this month with news that the Dominica’s United Workers Party has decided not to contest the … Continued
Kicking off what promises to be an eventful weekend, the Cultural Food Fair & Fungi Fest took to the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park inviting Virgin Islanders and Visitors to join together in a celebration of VI Culture and Cuisine. Jhaka Wooding was on site and filed this report.
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed his support for a recent decision made in the European Court of Justice to strike out the European Union’s public registers mandate of beneficial ownership of all companies. The decision, which sided against a mandate which has been criticised as an effort to force countries to have … Continued
This week 284News spoke with Eglantine Lowry, a young mother from the BVI whose life was changed indefinitely after her 2-year-old daughter was first diagnosed with Diabetes. Reflecting on the difficulties she faced in getting the necessities for her daughter, Lowry is urging Diabetes Awareness in the BVI and calling for more to be done … Continued
Former Prime Minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe is demanding an apology from the Canadian Government after he was added to a list of Haitian Officials sanctioned for allegedly “providing illicit financial and operational support” to the armed gangs which have plagued Haiti. In a recent statement Lamothe accused the Canadian Government of making the decision … Continued
The BVI Diabetes Association held an activity entitled the “Insulin Dependent Diabetes Care Symposium” on Wednesday November 23rd. The aim of the activity was to sensitise and educate parents, families and caretakers who are dealing with patients of insulin dependent diabetes. 284 News’ Jhaka Wooding spoke with President of the BVI Diabetes Association Dr Sharlon … Continued
The Premier’s Office is eying great Technological and Legislative Advancement in 2023. This was made evident during a recent presentation by Permanent Secretary Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, as she revealed the office’s top priorities for the new year. Stoutt Igwes spoke specifically to the vision for the departments of Agriculture and Fisheries, Immigration, Sustainable Development and … Continued
On November 22, the Deputy Governor’s Office held the Public Service Transformation Mid-Term Review & Future Outlook activity. The purpose of the event was for local ministries to update the public on the achievements accomplished since the inception of the Public Service Transformation Programme in 2018, and to inform on plans for the future. Ahead … Continued
While COVID 19 infection rates remain low, the US Virgin Islands are monitoring the threat of another infectious respiratory disease which has warranted several paediatric hospitalisations in recent weeks. According to Territorial Epidemiologist for the USVI Esther Ellis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, as it is commonly known, is a matter of serious concern. “Nationally … Continued
The CARILEC Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Project (CAREEP) has encountered some unforeseen delays which could impact the timeline within which the project intends to achieve its objectives. Speaking with 284News, CARILEC Chairman and General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham explained that this was as a result of a low uptake of the initiative. “The roll … Continued
