The Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is delighted to announce the triumphant conclusion of the Mindfulness Mural competition, a transformative initiative that saw participation from fifteen schools across the Territory. The competition was aimed at fostering creativity and promoting mental wellness among students by inviting … Continued
7 schools are set to participate in the upcoming Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament being held from December 12 to 13. The seven registered secondary schools in the tournament include Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Ciboney Centre for Excellence, Cedar International School, Elmore Stoutt High School, … Continued
Continuing to expand its network of international environmental partners, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth, UK. More on this report. The developing relationship was initiated as part of a UK Darwin Plus Initiative-funded Multi-purpose Soil Survey led by the BVI’s Department of … Continued
The Maples Group is pleased to announce a series of strategic appointments across its global and local management teams. In addition to succession planning and noteworthy appointments following a few retirements, the composition of the management team remains largely consistent – the emphasis being on continuity and steadfast leadership. Notable among these strategic appointments is … Continued
The body of the male found Lower Estate in a parked vehicle on Tuesday November 21st, just after 11am has been identified as Rotarian James Harris. In addition to being a Stalwart Rotarian, Harris was employed at BDO at the time of his passing. Tributes have since begun to pour in from the wider Virgin … Continued
First District Representative Dr. the Honourable Karl Dawson has described his first 100 days in office as rewarding. Dr. Dawson who is the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries made the comment while appearing on 284 Media’s “Just for the Record, First 100 Days” series. As a first-time legislator, Dawson said the experience so far … Continued
Christmas in the City will this year honour the founding members and entertainer “Candy Man” as part of its 25th year of celebrations. The event seeks to bring together the Virgin Islands and friends on December 1st and 2nd this year to ring in the Christmas season with food and music in a block party … Continued
UK National Mr. Jay Kendall has been appointed superintendent of His Majesty Prison Balsum Ghut, Tortola. He brings over seventeen (17) years of experience in the criminal justice system to this role. Most recently, he has served as the Superintendent of Prisons on Saint Helena Island where he designed and implemented the prison’s five (5) … Continued
The 284 Film Excellence Film Competition hosted by the BVI Film Commission and Tourist Board last evening Sunday November 19th at UP’s Cineplex saw Mr. Emmanuel ‘Efex’ Phillip of St. Thomas USVI emerging as the top prize winner. Phillips received the Rhodni A. Skelton Award for Best film for his Fantasy Film “Three little Wishes”. … Continued
Tradewind Aviation has joined the already coveted Virgin Gorda Tourism product with its recent inaugural Commercial Flight to the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda on Thursday November 16th. Acting Premier at the time, Honourable Kye Rymer, Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce Hodge-Smith, Minister for Health and Social Development and 9th District … Continued
