Premier and Minister for Tourism and Culture Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has vowed to compensate the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee along with other sub-committees for their tireless work in producing a high-quality 2023 Emancipation Festival. Premier Wheatley made the promise during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Irene Penn O’Neal Festiville on … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith and other BVI officials met with Guyana’s Prime Minister and Acting President, Brigadier the Hon. Mark Phillips on Monday. This was confirmed by Guyana’s Department of Public Information (DPI) which said the meeting occurred at the Office of the Prime Minister on … Continued
Eighty-three public officers are among a group of persons that recently received certification in very high frequency (VHS) radiotelephone usage. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release that said the programme is part of the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) training series. DDM Training Manager Carishma Hicks said that interest in the use … Continued
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Government has made WNBA rising star Aliyah Boston an official tourism ambassador of the USVI. The USVI’s Department of Tourism confirmed the momentous occasion in a recent media release and said it is a multi-year partnership. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte described the Indiana Fever rookie as a natural treasure, … Continued
The Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, has vowed that his ministry is doing all in its power to resolve the existing issues that have led to the recent closures of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. Minister Rymer made the promise during a press conference on Thursday, July 27, that was attended … Continued
Parents and guardians are being urged to implement systems during the 2023 Emancipation Festival celebrations to enhance the safety of their children or young relatives. The plea comes from the Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley. He said, “The participation of our children in the various activities during festival, such as our … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith will lead a 17-member BVI delegation on a trade mission in Guyana which is aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade between the two nations. The Ministry for Financial Services, Labour and Trade described the mission as ground-breaking and one that will … Continued
The Sea Cow’s Bay Basketball Club received a grant of $18,000 from the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) to assist with the development of the club’s new 3×3 basketball programme. The programme was launched at the Sea Cow’s Bay basketball court on Tuesday, July 25 and is available to boys and girls across the territory who … Continued
Contrary to the speculation that occurred following the July 7 major drug bust in Anguillan waters, no locals were arrested, nor is the bust linked to the July 19 cocaine bust in East End, Tortola. This was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent press conference following queries by 284 Media. The … Continued
The BVI national team returned to territory on Tuesday after collecting 4 medals at the NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica. The BVI finished the championships with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals, thanks to Jah’Kyla Morton, Beyonce Defreitas and Kimberly Smith. A welcoming ceremony was held … Continued
