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
The United Kingdom (UK) and the Overseas Territories (OTs) are set to establish a technical working group on beneficial ownership transparency. The announcement came from Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a recent press conference, where she explained that the decision was made following discussions at the recently concluded Joint … Continued
Africa’s largest private carrier, Air Peace has become the majority shareholder in regional airline company LIAT 2020, after purchasing 70 percent of its shares. This was confirmed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne who said that LIAT will operate on a viable commercial basis following the agreement with the Nigerian-based company. “So what … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to host the first annual meeting on illicit finance which will include representatives from both the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories (OTs). This was confirmed by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a press conference on Tuesday. She revealed that the agreement to … Continued
