The laboratory at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital is expected to undergo a survey process for an ISO 15189 certification this week, which will make it the first of the UK Overseas Territories to receive such certification. The confirmation came from the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Dr. … Continued
One man has been left wounded following a shooting in the area of Harrigan Estate, Tortola this afternoon. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a media statement on Wednesday, May 31, which said the injuries sustained to the male “appear not to be life threatening.” The police did not reveal … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has said that in retrospect the decisions he made during his tenure which were termed by many as controversial helped to establish new precedents. Willock at the time was speaking as a guest on the local show Talking Points where he admitted that he has no … Continued
All attention will be shifted to the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Thursday in anticipation of the arrival of the first of two American Airlines flights scheduled for the territory. The historic occasion will see the first flight arriving at the Beef Island airport just after 1:00 p.m. following the departure of the flight … Continued
33-year-old Selroy Hanley has been charged with the murder of Trevon Elliot a native of St. Kitts and Nevis who was stabbed in 2022 and succumbed in March 2023. The new charge was presented during Hanley’s virtual appearance in the Magistrates Court before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on Tuesday, May 30. He was not required … Continued
The newly donated blood bank equipment by the Rotary Club of Tortola is expected to save the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and residents of the territory thousands of dollars. The new equipment was officially handed over to the BVIHSA during a ceremony held recently to commemorate the highly significant donation. Speaking on the significance … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have so far found no linkage between the two shootings which occurred over the weekend that left one man dead and another suffering gunshot injuries. This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement on Monday which appealed to residents who may have witnessed any … Continued
Residents across the territory have been utilising the recently launched BVI GOV Report It App, already submitting an estimated 92 reports with 39 percent of those issues reportedly solved. This is according to Customer Service Manager, Ms. Abbarah Brown who disclosed the latest statistic in a recently published media release from the Office of the … Continued
More than 3 million plastic bottles and approximately 2 million aluminium cans have already been recycled and processed through Green VI’s Eco Park in Paraquita Bay to be exported abroad. Green VI’s Deputy Director Sarah Penny provided an update to 284 Media recently where she spoke about the progress made in the We Recycle programme … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has revealed that discussions relating to the removal of the Order in Council which remains intact over the territory, did not occur during the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London. Premier Wheatley explained why the matter was not brought to the forefront of discussions. He said the … Continued
