INCINERATOR CONTROL PANEL 90% COMPLETED – DELAYS IMPACTING OTHER PARTS

The repair works to the damaged incinerator at Pockwood Pond are nearing completion according to a recent update by the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development. Speaking during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Wheatley presented a comprehensive overview of the British Virgin Islands’ waste management initiatives, highlighting significant … Continued

ADAEJAH DEFENDS 200M NEW BALANCE INDOOR NATIONALS TITLE – PLACED 2ND IN 60M

British Virgin Islander Adaejah Hodge left spectators in awe at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Sunday as she successfully defended her 200-metre title in a remarkable sub-23-second race. Representing Montverde Academy, Hodge delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line in an impressive 22.96 seconds. Hodge’s electrifying run not only secured her victory but … Continued

GOVERNOR PRUCE COMMENDS RVIPF FOR ITS ROLE IN THE MASSIVE $180M COCAINE SEIZURE

His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has revealed that the cocaine seized in Tuesday’s drug bust totals 1.8 tonnes at an estimated street value of $180 million. Governor Pruce congratulated the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for their involvement in a joint operation on Tuesday, March 5 which led to the territory’s largest drug bust. … Continued

PREPARATION WAS KEY IN THE BVI’S RECENT SUCCESS AT THE CONCACAF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS

Head Coach of the British Virgin Islands National Under 20 Football Team, Clinton “Tinnie” Percival, has attributed the recent success achieved in the just concluded CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifiers in Nicaragua, to the preparation that led up to the tournament. Team BVI finished the competition with a 50 percent win percentage after a tough … Continued

A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE – BVIOC RENAMES PROGRAMME IN HONOUR OF HARRIGAN-SCOTT

The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has renamed its Elite Athlete Scholarship Programme in honour of three-time Olympian Tahesia Harrigan-Scott. President of the BVIOC Ephraim Penn made the announcement during a press conference at the committee’s office at the Prospect Reef Plaza on Tuesday. Penn highlighted several of the track and field achievements attainted by Harrigan-Scott … Continued

JAMES RAMPRASHAD – THE NEWEST BVI-BASED CONCACAF-CERTIFIED REFEREE

James Ramprashad is the newest British Virgin Islands-based CONCACAF-certified referee after completing his certification at the CONCACAF Referee Academy in Toluca, Mexico recently. Ramprashad, a referee of the BVI Football Association, spoke to 284 Media in a recent interview about the journey which led to the historic achievement. While noting that it took hard work … Continued

BVI REMOVED FROM THE FRENCH BLACKLIST OF NON-COOPERATIVE TAX JURISDICTIONS

The British Virgin Islands has been officially removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the achievement underscores the territory’s unwavering commitment to international tax transparency and collaboration. The premier … Continued