THE WE RECYCLE PROGRAMME AIMS TO DIVERT 80% OF THE BVI’S WASTE

Sarah Penney, Deputy Director of Green VI, has voiced confidence in the potential of the We Recycle Programme to significantly reduce waste in the territory, diverting approximately 80 percent of waste products that are typically incinerated or buried. In an interview with 284 Media, Penney emphasized the importance of residents embracing the initiative to achieve … Continued

HLSCC CAREER FAIR MARKS SUCCESS IN CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES

The second annual H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Career Fair concluded on a high note, with students seizing the opportunity to engage and network with a multitude of local employers. The event, held at HLSCC, provided a vibrant environment teeming with job prospects across various industries within the Virgin Islands. Denise James, Transfer Counsellor … Continued

MIKA BARRY FB PAGE ISSUES APOLOGY TO DEPUTY GOVERNOR

In the wake of Deputy Governor David Archer Jr.’s threat to pursue legal action over defamatory statements made on Mika Barry’s Facebook page, the social media entertainment platform has issued a public apology. Mika Barry, known for its controversial-style entertainment through online videos, found itself embroiled in further controversy after allegations surfaced linking Deputy Governor … Continued

RECORD NUMBER OF VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS PROMPTS ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE

The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, has announced a record-breaking number of vehicle registrations in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing the need for enhanced road safety measures amidst the surge in vehicle ownership. Addressing the House of Assembly recently, Minister Rymer revealed that a remarkable 19,982 vehicles were licensed in 2023, marking a … Continued

DEPUTY GOVERNOR CONDEMNS ALLEGATIONS MADE IN MIKA BARRY FB VIDEO – CALLS FOR A PUBLIC APOLOGY

In response to a recent video posted on Facebook by user Mika Barry, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. has issued a strong statement condemning what he describes as a “propaganda and inaccurate sensational” release. The video, which labels Archer as “Confirmed Government Official 1” through a likeness photo and exact words, has been denounced by … Continued

BVI RECEIVES UN APPROVAL FOR VISITING MISSION

The United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) has approved the British Virgin Islands’ request for an official visiting mission. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement on Friday, March 15, as he expressed his satisfaction with the decision, noting the importance of this development in shaping the territory’s constitutional future. The … Continued

RESIDENTS URGED TO RETURN/DISPOSE OF SPECIFIC FRATELLI BARETTA READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS

The Environmental Health Division has issued an urgent public notification regarding the recall of Fratelli Beretta Ready-to-Eat Charcuterie Meat Products due to concerns of possible under-processing, which may pose health risks to consumers in the territory. A media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development noted that the recall specifically targets Ready-to-Eat Coppa … Continued

ESHS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE 2024 INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOL DEBATE

In a display of intellectual competence, the Elmore Stoutt High School emerged victorious in the highly anticipated finals of the 2024 Inter-Secondary School Debate. The intense battle, held on Wednesday, saw Elmore Stoutt High School narrowly edging out their formidable opponents, St. Georges Secondary School, in a debate of exceptional quality. The moot under contention, … Continued