The highly anticipated 2024 Calypso Monarch competition is set to return on Saturday, July 27, after a three-year hiatus. This event will be a highlight of the 70th Emancipation Festival celebrations on Tortola, marking a significant moment in the island’s cultural calendar. In the lead-up to the event, 284 Media conducted interviews with key figures … Continued
The Virgin Islands Heritage Committee has announced the return of the Annual Emancipation Service and march, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The event, a significant cultural and historical occasion, will be held at the historic Sunday Morning Well—the very site where the Emancipation Proclamation was read to enslaved people, marking a … Continued
The 2024 Xmas in July event drew record-breaking crowds to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 20, with over 5,000 attendees reported. Tomas Dardet, BVI Tourist Board Representative for the Puerto Rico Market, confirmed the turnout during an exclusive interview with 284 Media at the event. While definitive numbers are pending, Dardet noted that the presence … Continued
The stage is set for a thrilling FA Cup final as Virgin Gorda United (VG United) and Wolues FC prepare to clash on Sunday, July 28. Both teams secured their spots in the final with decisive semi-final victories, setting up an exciting showdown at the East End/Long Look football field. VG United earned their place … Continued
Creator and Host of ‘The Distinguished Gentleman’, Ronn A. Grant has chosen to honor 5 Virgin Islands Gentleman from various industries in honor of the 6th Season of the award winning talk show and podcast ‘The Art of a Distinguished Gentleman’. This year’s honorees are: Dr. Kedrick Pickering, Physician of the Year Mr. Jamalie Thomas, … Continued
Twenty illegal migrants were apprehended in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, July 23. The Department of Immigration confirmed the development in a media release which noted that the twenty captured persons are Haitian nationals. The group, consisting of twelve males and eight females, including three children, is currently undergoing intake processes … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced significant progress in his government’s efforts to complete the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, with approximately 80 percent of the tasks already accomplished. Premier Wheatley provided this update during a press conference on Friday, July 19. As of Thursday, July 18, out of the 131 actions derived … Continued
Local fisherfolkes are being encouraged to participate in the North Drop 2024 Open fishing competition which is a ‘catch and release’ blue marlin fishing tournament, set to run from August 9 to 10 in the waters surrounding Virgin Gorda. The two-day tournament is part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship that aims to promote … Continued
As the territory prepares for the 70th Emancipation Festival, questions about fiscal transparency and event management continue to surround this significant cultural celebration. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced that a supplemental budget is being processed for the 70th Emancipation Festival, less than two weeks before the official opening of the festival village. Speaking at a … Continued
Rikkoi Brathwaite established a new British Virgin Islands (BVI) National Record in the men’s 100-meter event at the 2024 Holloway Pro Classic on Friday. Competing against a strong field of 16 seasoned athletes, Brathwaite’s performance in the semi-finals marked a significant milestone in his sprinting career. After a brief delay due to a false start, … Continued
