BVI laser sailor Thad Lettsome says one of his main goals at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, is to deliver a good enough performance to qualify the territory for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Lettsome is set to compete in the ILCA Men’s Laser Sailing event from Saturday, October 28 … Continued
President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Mr. Ephraim Penn has praised the four athletes who are representing the territory at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. During a recent interview with 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes, Penn said his Committee is extremely proud of the sacrifice made by the athletes at the 19th edition … Continued
Various communities across the territory have been experiencing an increase in mosquitoes which have been causing havoc in homes, schools and places of work. Following several reports of complaints from residents to our news desk, 284 Media reached out to the Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO), Mr. Lionel Michael, to learn about how his department … Continued
The question on the minds of some residents has been why are some of the big names from the British Virgin Islands not present at the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games representing the territory. The Pan Am Games is considered to be the biggest multisport competition in the region for athletes, with this year’s Games … Continued
Air traffic controllers at the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) were recognised for their invaluable contributions during a recently held ceremony at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. The acknowledgement came as the territory observed International Air Traffic Control Day on October 20. Speaking at the ceremony was Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, … Continued
BVI Bassador D’Moi Hodge continues to highlight the territory on the international stage with the most recent example exhibited in a Los Angeles Lakers official graphic. The picture is posted across the Los Angeles Lakers’ various social media pages, and in it, Hodge is seen wrapped in a BVI flag. It displays the Lakers’ full … Continued
BVI 100-metre hurdles athlete Deya Erickson graced the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile as the flag bearer for the territory, a moment that Erickson said she will forever cherish. Dressed in a traditional territorial printed top on Friday evening, Erickson made the BVI proud as she gracefully walked across … Continued
St. Vincent and the Grenadines handed Guyana a 1 run upset last Sunday in the Peter Haycraft T20 Cricket Tournament at the Greenland Cricket Ground in East End, Tortola. Playing in the second game of the day, St. Vincent after opting to bat first, posted a total of 228 for 7 wickets from their 20 … Continued
BVI athlete Deya Erickson has landed in Santiago, Chile, ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2023 Pan American Games which is scheduled for Friday, October 20. Erickson is the flag bearer for the BVI and she is set to compete in the 100-meter hurdles on October 31. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes spoke with Erickson … Continued
Despite not medaling in the recently concluded Men’s Under 23 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships, the BVI team made the territory proud, finishing in the top six of the tournament that was won by St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Playing at home at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, the BVI missed out … Continued
