Pioneering TV news journalist Barbara Walters has died aged 93. Her death was announced last evening December 30th, 2022. Ms Walters made headlines in 1976 as the first female network news anchor. During more than three decades at ABC, and before that at NBC, she became known for securing exclusive interviews with the famous and … Continued
Over forty writers and other speakers from the BVI, the Caribbean and its diaspora took centre stage to showcase literature, film, music, and spoken word under the theme “Unspoken. Unwritten. Unknown” at the 2nd Annual BVI Literary Arts Festival. The three-day festival, which was a joint collaboration between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) … Continued
25th November will be an evening of spectacular cultural entertainment when a collage of bands from Anguilla, Nevis, and several villages around the British Virgin Islands takes the stage at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The evening’s celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a brief opening ceremony and will be one of … Continued
Visitors and residents of the British Virgin Islands will be in for a treat of delicious BVI culinary delicacies at a grand culture and food fair on 25th November, as the celebration of Culture and Tourism Month 2022 nears its climax. The food will be on the fire and ice-cold beverages available from 12:30 p.m. … Continued
Saturday, 19th November at 6:00 p.m. the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium will come alive with an evening of exceptional live theatre performance when a cast of talented youth in the Virgin Islands gets together for a show stopping production and performance in Under the Sea with Anansi. The public is invited to attend. This production … Continued
Fay Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin are among a group of artistes selected for the latest Apple Music Sessions. The duo both contributed a four-track EP each for the Sessions, which were released on Monday, August 15 on Apple Music. One of the featured songs “Island Vibe” was produced by Virgin Islander Alton Bertie. Other … Continued
The public is invited to come out and support Mrs. British Virgin Islands Dr. Arliene T. Penn on Sunday, August 7 where, through the W.I.N Foundation and WINBVI Organisation, she will officially launch her song titled “Reclaiming Me”. The launch will be held at Myetts Chill Zone in the Cyril B. Romney Pier Park from … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association has marked this year’s August Tuesday races as a total success, characterised by a smooth running of activities and encouraging turnout. In an interview with 284News, BVI Horse Owners Association President Lesmore Smith said, “ It was a great turn out. I can’t give you exactly how much … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association will host 5 memorial races this August Tuesday, in recognition of the contributions of several “fallen soldiers” who have contributed to horse racing in the BVI in various capacities. In an interview with 284News, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith explained that the races will … Continued
Ramon G successfully defended his crown in the 2022 CCT Soca Monarch competition on Saturday, after displaying a winning performance for his song ‘Mass Intentions’. This is Ramon’s second soca competition of which he now has a perfect record of winning, after his debut as a soca artist in 2019 with his song ‘Rampage’. Ramon … Continued
