Taxi operators now have new tariffs to charge passengers after the new rates for the transportation industry was approved and published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette on Wednesday. The revised fares are contained in Statutory Instrument 2022 No 106 – Road Traffic (Passenger Fares) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 and was approved by the Deputy Premier … Continued
Residents have expressed mixed reviews on whether term limits should be imposed on local politicians who have long reigns in office. This is according to the Chairwoman of the Constitutional Review Commission Mrs. Lisa Penn-Lettsome who made the disclosure while appearing as a guest on local show Real Talk with host Karia Christopher. She said … Continued
The Memorandum of Understanding with the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) for the exchange of Advance Passenger Information (API) has been signed by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The signing occurred during a brief ceremony that included dignitaries including the Governor His Excellency John Rankin, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, … Continued
United States Women’s NBA star Brittney Griner has finally been freed from Russian prison after the two countries agreed to a prison swap involving a notorious Russian arms dealer. Viktor Bout who was held in a U.S prison for the past 12 years was swapped for the female basketball star who was arrested at a Moscow … Continued
West Indies cricket legends Elquemedo Willet and Dr. Sir Anderson Roberts along with local cricket legends Brent Defreitas and Maxford Pipe were honoured by the Leeward Islands Cricket Board during their inaugural Gold Jacket Award Ceremony held at the Moorings on Tuesday. Cricket dignitaries inclusive of the President of the Leeward Islands Cricket Board Enoch … Continued
Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro is the new Registrar General at the Civil Registry and Passport Office after being confirmed to the post effective December 1, 2022. The confirmation came in a media release from the Government of the Virgin Islands which said Maduro’s appointment is a natural progression following the unexpected passing of the previous Registrar … Continued
A teenager has been charged and granted bail in relation to the recent stabbing death of 23-year-old Nayib Clarke. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) gave the confirmation in a recent media release following the incident which occurred last weekend. “One minor has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the recent stabbing incident … Continued
An assessment of the territory’s broadband infrastructure is set to be completed in 2023 as part of the government’s digital transformation strategy. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during his 2023 Budget Address as he highlighted the importance of the initiative which he says complement’s his government’s e-government agenda. “A review of … Continued
The Government of National Unity has announced plans to build a Detention Centre in 2023 at the tune of $700,000 to house illegal immigrants. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during the 2023 Budget Address recently, as a means to tackle the ongoing issue that have been plaguing … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie’s Attorney Theresa Van Vliet has filed a motion in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida to have his January 9 trial date further postponed to a date in May 2023 or thereafter. This is according to court documents seen by 284News dated November 28, 2022, where Fahie’s attorney … Continued
