Pedro Samuel Sr., 58, of Diamond Estate, and Reno Alphonso, 27, of Fort Hill have been denied bail after appearing in court today with charges stemming from this weekend’s major cocaine drug bust which is said to be valued at nearly $42 million. Appearing before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin, Samuel and Alphonso were both slapped with … Continued
On the heels of the August Emancipation Festival, Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith is calling for this period of observation to include a greater focus on the true meaning of emancipation in the BVI, and the journey of the ancestors throughout that process. Dr. Smith, who was speaking on the latest edition of “Honestly … Continued
The Road Town sewerage system project has been completed after undergoing extensive rehabilitation works. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer confirmed the completion of the project in a statement to 284News today Wednesday, August 17. He said, “The project which was expected to be completed within 2-3 weeks was completed … Continued
Although the territory will need to procure additional funds in order to carry out impending recovery and development projects in the near future, it is very unlikely that this money will come from the £300 million loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom. This conclusion has been drawn from a recent indication from Premier Dr. … Continued
Preliminary investigations by the Environmental Health Division across numerous local supermarkets have concluded that the contaminated “Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages by Kraft Heinz” are presently not in the territory. This was confirmed by the Chief Environmental Health Officer Mr. Lionel Michael, following a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is presently away on business in Nassau, Bahamas, attending the first ‘Regional Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean’. The Premier’s Office confirmed the news in a media release this morning, stating that the inaugural event is in preparation for COP 27 in … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has moved forward with plans to transform the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body following the passing of the Sewerage Authority Act 2022 in the House of Assembly. The bill, which was presented by Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer, represents … Continued
The issue of long lines at various banks in the territory has reached the Premier’s Office and he has expressed his intent to address the growing issue with the local Banking Association. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure at a recent press conference in response to a query posed by the media. … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has assured his commitment to enacting Freedom of Information legislation in the British Virgin Islands and promised that he does intend to act on the promises of the Virgin Islands Party Administration to bring a Freedom of Information Bill to the House of Assembly. While fielding questions from the … Continued
Pedro Samuel Sr., 58, of Diamond Estate, and Reno Alphonso, 27, of Fort Hill have been named as the two males charged in this weekend’s drug seizure off Cooper Island. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a media release moments ago which said both Samuel and Alphonso “were both … Continued
