Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29 in Miami. The objective of this official attendance is to continue to promote the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands through … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith will lead a 17-member BVI delegation on a trade mission in Guyana which is aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade between the two nations. The Ministry for Financial Services, Labour and Trade described the mission as ground-breaking and one that will … Continued
The Sea Cow’s Bay Basketball Club received a grant of $18,000 from the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) to assist with the development of the club’s new 3×3 basketball programme. The programme was launched at the Sea Cow’s Bay basketball court on Tuesday, July 25 and is available to boys and girls across the territory who … Continued
Contrary to the speculation that occurred following the July 7 major drug bust in Anguillan waters, no locals were arrested, nor is the bust linked to the July 19 cocaine bust in East End, Tortola. This was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent press conference following queries by 284 Media. The … Continued
Police Commissioner Mark Collins recently faced questions from the press surrounding expressions of concern in the community on the presence or lack there of, of police officers in District 2 – more specifically, Cane Garden Bay. Collins proceeded by first addressing claims that the Police Station in CGB has been closed. He went on to … Continued
The BVI national team returned to territory on Tuesday after collecting 4 medals at the NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica. The BVI finished the championships with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals, thanks to Jah’Kyla Morton, Beyonce Defreitas and Kimberly Smith. A welcoming ceremony was held … Continued
“We cannot allow them to dictate to us how policing is supposed to happen” That was the position stated by the Representative for the 2nd District Honourable Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull as he shared growing concerns surrounding an inadequate presence of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in his district. Turnbull, who was addressing the House … Continued
The British Virgin Islands prevented the Dominican Republic from completing a three-peat by defeating the defending champions 78-77 on Saturday, to be crowned the new champions of the 2023 Battle of the Fittest basketball tournament. The BVI team was sent to the tournament in Saint Maarten by the local club, Skillful Ballers Basketball Club, which … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has pumped an additional $500,000 into the 2023 Emancipation Festival, taking their total contribution this year to $1,000,000. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley confirmed to the media on Tuesday that his government had approved an additional $500,000 for this year’s festival in the recently … Continued
The recent report examining the House of Assembly’s Covid-19 Assistance Grants brought to light startling findings regarding the distribution of funds to government employees. The report revealed that several government employees, including senior officials and those on consultancy/employment contracts, applied for and received financial assistance totalling $398,029.25 despite a number of individuals having no impact … Continued
