HIS MAJESTY’S PRISON RECEIVES NEW VEHICLE

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

MAYNARDS’ SENTENCING DELAYED

The sentencing hearings for Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard, who both pleaded guilty to being part of a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy with former Premier Andrew Fahie, have been postponed by Judge Kathleen Williams. The hearings were originally scheduled for Monday, August 21. Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing is pending a new date and Oleanvine Maynard’s hearing has been re-scheduled … Continued

FLASHFLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE BVI

The Territory is under a flash flood watch until 12 noon today as Tropical Storm Franklin approaches from the south. The storm, which is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center for possible cyclone development, is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the islands. According to the Department of Disaster Management, rainfall … Continued

DRUG BUST REPORTED ON ANEGADA

Reports reaching our newsroom is that there is an ongoing drug bust on the sister island of Anegada.  According to the reports, the bust occurred today sometime after 5:00 p.m. on the runway of the Auguste George Airport. 284 Media reached out to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to confirm the incident but no … Continued

HIREBVI TO HOST ANNUAL ISSA BACK2SCHOOL WET FETE

HireBVI will host its annual Issa Back2School Wet Fete on Saturday, August 26th, from 12pm at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. The wet fete, under the theme, “The Future is Now” is designed particularly with students in mind. Students will be able to access waterslides, bouncy houses, pools, foam houses, and more. Rekeema … Continued

THE VISBA FASTPITCH LEAGUE PLAYOFFS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND

Power Outage and Sparks will be aiming to book their flights to the finals of the 2023 Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association’s National Fastpitch Softball League when the playoff series continues this evening in their respective divisions. In the men’s division, Power Outage is leading their 3-game series against VG Heat 1-0, after enjoying a 9-3 … Continued

WEST END FERRY TERMINAL PREQUALIFICATION TO BE RETENDERED. NEW DEADLINE SET FOR AUGUST 31

Contractors now have until August 31 to submit bids to participate in the prequalification process for the construction of the New West End Ferry Terminal. This project is being financed by the Government of the Virgin Islands through the CDB Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan. The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) published the initial … Continued