His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has reassured the public that the recently published Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) report was meticulously vetted to prevent compromising national security or the efficacy of law enforcement agencies. Governor Pruce addressed these concerns during his recent appearance on the local … Continued
Andrew Morrell has been found not guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the 2021 boating accident that claimed the life of Frandie Martin Jr. A jury returned the verdict in the High Court on Thursday, July 18, before Justice Stanley John, thereby acquitting Morrell of the charge. Morrell’s other charges—three counts of causing … Continued
In a thrilling comeback, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured their spot in the championship of the 2024 Battle of the Fittest (BOTF) Tournament with a nail-biting one-point victory over St. Kitts. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium on Wednesday, saw the Blazers overcome a 17-point deficit to win 55-54, marking their … Continued
A wave of opportunity and environmental stewardship has swept across the territory, as the Department of Waste Management’s latest beautification project employs 225 youngsters aged 11 to 17. The initiative, which kicked off on Monday, July 15, and will run through Friday, July 19, offers young people a chance to earn, learn, and contribute to … Continued
The Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, 2024, introduced into the House of Assembly on Tuesday, has ignited fierce criticism from the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie Skelton. Skelton lambasted the bill as the epitome of true dictatorship, voicing strong opposition to its provisions and questioning its compatibility with democratic principles. He expressed alarm … Continued
The Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, 2024, introduced into the House of Assembly on Tuesday, has sparked significant controversy among lawmakers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The bill aims to repeal the antiquated Commissions of Inquiry Act Cap 237 of 1880 and establish a new framework for conducting inquiries into matters of public interest. Despite … Continued
Dirk Walters, the Events Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, has officially resigned from his position. Walters confirmed his resignation in a brief statement to 284 Media on Wednesday, July 17, stating that he will not be providing any further comments on the matter “for now.” Walters was appointed as the Events Manager … Continued
Virgin Islander D’Moi Hodge, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard, is making waves on the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team. Hodge delivered an impressive performance in his debut game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, leading the Spurs to a narrow 3-point victory. Coming off the bench, Hodge played for 20 minutes and recorded … Continued
In their second night at the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St. Maarten, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured another impressive victory, this time against the United States of America Team. The game took place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city … Continued
On Sunday, July 14, eight residents from Anegada were elected to serve on the new Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee for the term 2024 to 2027. The election saw a healthy turnout as residents voted from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The votes were subsequently counted, and the successful candidates were announced. In the 18-29 … Continued
