BVIslander D’Moi Hodge says the love shown from residents across the territory following his historic signing to the Los Angeles Lakers NBA team has aided in his realization of how big of a deal his recent achievement is and what it means to the territory. 284 Media caught up with D’Moi during his recent visit … Continued
The 17-year-old Adaejah Hodge is through to the Women’s 200-Metre semi-finals at the 2023 World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Hodge finished fourth in heat 3 of the first round on Wednesday, with a time of 22.82 seconds. Her race was won by the number one ranked Shericka Jackson of Jamaica who cruised to victory … Continued
In an effort to continue providing valuable insights and resources to the construction industry, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the upcoming release of the “Winning in Construction E-Book.” This publication aims to offer quick and easy access to essential information for interested parties, enabling them to enhance their understanding of … Continued
The most recent report on the progress being made at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex revealed that the instillation of new windows, doors and frames at the site has been completed. The project is in the hands of DesignBVI Limited, a subsidiary of JOMA Projects, which won the contract in 2020. The Chief of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has secured support for 13 British, Dutch, French and United States (US) Territories in the Caribbean at the United Nations (UN) Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Regional Preparatory Meeting in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The regional preparatory brought together SIDS in the Caribbean, including the Associate Member Countries of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean(ECLAC), … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has once again highlighted the importance of expanding the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, stating that the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the territory will thank his government for completing the initiative. Premier Wheatley made the comment following a recently held meeting that involved government officials and industry … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith says she is optimistic about the many opportunities in education that can be explored between the British Virgin Islands and Guyana. This after her recent trade mission trip to Guyana which she described as a success. Guyana’s recent discovery of a large … Continued
Kyron McMaster will be eyeing a podium finish when he competes in the final of the Men’s 400-Metre Hurdles at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Wednesday. He will be up against the world number one ranked Karsten Warholm of Norway who is also the Olympic champion and world record holder, as well … Continued
On July 24 & 25, 2023 in keeping with its 2023-24 theme: Serving our Legacy, shaping our future, the Lions Club of Tortola and other community partners, participated in the Department of Social Development’s Senior Citizens Engagement Program by sponsoring two Fun Day trips to Anegada and Jost van Dyke for Seniors on Tortola. A … Continued
His Majesty’s Prison is the recipient of a new vehicle courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said the vehicle is part of the ministry’s ongoing commitment to the development of the prison. Honourable Wheatley said, “This is basically our commitment to the … Continued
