Pursuant to the public announcement made by Premier and Minister with responsibility for Ports, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, on Thursday, April 8th, regarding the postponement of port fee increases to 2022, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority officially advises all stakeholders that the majority of fees, included those scheduled to take effect next month, will … Continued
Mrs. Curve BVI – Sophia Rubaine and Mrs. Classique BVI- Deborah Maddox both departed the territory on June 18th, to represent at the international leg of the pageants to be held in Palm springs, California on June 26th. Both ambassadors were officially appointed on March 5th, 2021 and began preparations in pursuit of the international … Continued
The BVI Football Association’s Youth programme has been making positive strides in the development of young footballers here in the territory. This is according to the BVI Football Association’s President Andy Bickerton who made the statement during an interview with 284 Media on Thursday June 17. Bickerton was speaking on the advancements made in youth … Continued
In a media release today June 18th, 2021, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands issued a statement confirming that he will be attending the COI hearing today June 18th, 2021. The statement said “I have been made aware that members of the public, my Honourable colleagues in the Fourth House of … Continued
Are you craving delectable local cuisine? Maybe you are yearning for a break from virtual meetings and looking for an escape in nature. The BVI Tourist Board encourages you to Relax, because We Have Everything Here! This summer, “Find Yourself right here in the BVI” and indulge in a BVI Staycation. The BVI Tourist Board … Continued
The National Disaster Management Council (NDMC), will be meeting virtually today Friday, June 18, to discuss the British Virgin Islands hurricane readiness and to develop a plan to have the territory fully prepared for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season. A media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the meeting which will be … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one of their female officers has been interdicted from her duty, for alleged obstruction while she was off-duty. This is according to a media release from the RVIPF dated Thursday June 17. The release did not reveal the name of the female officer, but said … Continued
Nine male prisoners have been arrested in relation to the recent stabbing death of inmate Nickail Chambers. This was revealed in a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Thursday June 17. The release did not reveal the names of the arrested prisoners, but it said that the arrested males have not … Continued
Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom has refuted claims published within a local news article which suggests that confidential information was leaked to the news agency by senior officials of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Sir Hickinbottom also ordered an immediate investigation into the leak which he termed to be a very serious breach of confidential information. … Continued
In keeping with the promise to increase visits to the sister islands of Jost Van Dyke and Anegada, the two islands are scheduled to receive visits from officers within the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. This is according to a government commissioned media release on Wednesday June 16, which revealed that both Jost Van … Continued
