Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr. Julian Willock, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, hosted a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social. The event took place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works which is located at … Continued
A first-of-its-kind summit placing young people at the forefront of discussions on the challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was officially launched on Monday. The SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit will bring together 60 young delegates to drive “meaningful change” on a range of issues threatening the future of SIDS. The event, facilitated … Continued
The Department of Immigration and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Colombian nationals who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Territory and have not returned. Mr. Jean Carlo Ospina Cano, Ms. Pamela Mesa Escobar and Ms. Yesica Yojana Marin Ramirez arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the … Continued
In celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley has paid tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of women in the Virgin Islands while reaffirming the Territory’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment. In a recent statement Wheatley extended warm wishes to all women in the BVI for … Continued
The Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market 2024 kicked off last weekend on the sister island of Virgin Gorda providing local businesses within the two industries the opportunity to have their products on display. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes was on the ground and filed the following report.
On March 2nd, 2024 three promising young ladies took the stage for their chance at the title of “Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival”. They all put on exceptional performances. Results Miss Popularity : Contestant 1 Miss Congeniality : Contestant 2 Miss Photogenic : Contestant 3 Best Introduction : Contestant 2 Best Creative Cultural Wear: Contestant … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation has announced that there will be a power outage affecting several areas on Tortola today from 12 pm to 1 pm. The utility company stated that the temporary disruption in service is necessary as part of ongoing efforts to replace a blown transformer on the Long Swamp Ridge feeder. The outage … Continued
The League of British Virgin Islanders based in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands has honored 5 individuals who have contributed to the fabric of the territory of the British Virgin Islands. The honorees at the annual Dr. Norwell Harrigan Memorial Scholarship Luncheon held in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands took place on Sunday March … Continued
The heart of the Virgin Islands will beat to the rhythm of tradition as the BVI Heritage Dancers announces their 45th-anniversary celebration. The special concert, titled “Preservation and Innovation,” will take place on March 17 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. Founder of the group, Eileene Parsons, OBE expressed her excitement, stating, “We are thrilled … Continued
Rhonda Victor-Pinnock, representing the British Virgin Islands, has been honored with the “Difference Maker” award at the ongoing Mrs. Globe Pageant in Hainan, China. The annual international competition celebrates the achievements and advocacies of married women from around the world. Pinnock was nominated in multiple categories including Best Mamma Body, Country Pride, Difference Maker, and … Continued
