VISAR is gearing up to host another major event on its fundraising calendar. On April 19th, members of the public are invited to join the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Governor for the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering. 284 Media recently caught up with VISAR Operations Manager Phil Aspinal for the details of this year’s … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley has urged the public to exercise greater sensitivity when it comes to sharing graphic images and videos of tragic incidents on social media platforms. He spoke during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Wheatley’s call comes in the wake of a recent drowning incident … Continued
Recently the Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Lorna G Smith OBE, during a press conference announced that she would be opening a district office on the sister island of Anegada and on Friday, April 12th, 2024, became the first elected representative to open a constituency office on Anegada. The At-Large representative who also … Continued
In a recent Facebook Post, Director of the Social Security Board of the Virgin Islands announced her retirement as of July 2nd, 2024. Mrs. Jeannette Scatliffe-Boynes has served as the Director of the Social Security Board for the past 3 years, and Deputy Director for 30 yrs. In chronicling her journey, an eager Scatliffe-Boynes … Continued
After languishing in disrepair since the devastating hurricanes of 2017, the Burt Point Waste Water Treatment Plant has been resurrected, signalling a significant stride forward in environmental conservation and public health. A ceremony held on Friday, April 12, marked the official recommissioning of the plant, attended by esteemed dignitaries and officials. Minister for Communication and … Continued
Competitive softball is set to reclaim its place across secondary schools in the Virgin Islands with plans already underway to extend the initiative to primary schools in the near future. The announcement came as a beacon of hope during the grand opening ceremony for the 2024 Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch … Continued
More than 20 government departments have updated their systems to provide online services, empowering residents to conveniently book appointments for various services from the comfort of their homes. The Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed this transformative development, highlighting the convenience and efficiency it brings to residents. Through the government appointment platform, appointments.gov.vg, individuals can … Continued
All public officers have officially transitioned to the new salary structure, marking a pivotal moment in the territory’s commitment to equitable compensation and professional development. The Department of Human Resources confirmed this achievement on Friday, announcing that 2499 public officers had been successfully converted ahead of the March 31 deadline. This conversion process follows the … Continued
In a gesture of generosity and community support, the non-profit organization, Leo Club, donated a substantial sum of $3000 to the BVI Athletics Association for the enhancement of their injury care program. This donation comes as a significant boost to the association’s efforts to improve and rehabilitate their existing facilities and services for injured athletes. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to the Board of Directors of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands. In accordance with the National Parks Act, 2006, the following appointments have been made: Clyde Lettsome has been appointed as a member and Chairman of the … Continued
