British Virgin Islands International forward Josh Bertie recently signed a dual-registration deal with English Club Dorchester Town FC and his former club Andover Town. The 25-year-old scored 31 goals in 25 games this season with Andover Town before getting the nod with 7th Division club Dorchester Town FC. Bertie’s first game for Dorchester was described by … Continued
Last evening January 19th, 2022 after 8pm, residents became alarmed by a loud explosion. Shortly after the loud noise alerted nearby residents that something was wrong, Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said reports were then made to the Virgin Gorda Fire station of a home on fire. The wooden home and a vehicle parked … Continued
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn believes that the government is wasting taxpayers’ funds with their new redevelopment plan for the Elmore Stoutt High School, stating that a sound plan already exist which previously went through a thorough process. Penn made the comment during a recent interview with 284News where he said that under the National Democratic … Continued
In a message to all business stakeholders in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is asking stakeholders to register their interest for the upcoming business stakeholders meeting. In an official message, the Chamber said, “The National Sustainable Development Plan is near the completion of the first draft. The Chamber is … Continued
In a continued effort to keep the business community engaged, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is hosting a series of Business Continuity Planning Lunch and Learn working sessions. Part 1 is being held today January 19th, 2022 from 12-1pm. In an official comment the chamber said, “2022 is all about PLANNING. One … Continued
The management team of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) participated in a workshop on 13th January 2022 which took on a hybrid method. The workshop was facilitated by the agency’s Human Resources Manager, Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams. The authority in a press release said the aim of the Human Resources workshop was to “delve … Continued
In an effort to include all education stakeholders across the territory of the Virgin Islands on the proposed redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High school campus, the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Education is hosting a virtual meeting today January 19th, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m to update all … Continued
Government has revealed plans to update the Immigration and Passport Act to give special consideration for residency and belongership status to workers in education, law enforcement and healthcare. This was announced during the 2022 Speech from the Throne on Tuesday January 18 by His Excellency Governor John Rankin. According to the governor, the Andrew Fahie … Continued
The Andrew Fahie led Administration will be introducing a Sexual Offenses Bill in the territory that will aim to monitor and track sex offenders following their release from prison. This was revealed during the 2022 Speech from the Throne in the House of Assembly, which was delivered by His Excellency Governor John Ranking today January … Continued
On Yesterday January 17th, 2022, officers of the Armed Response Team recaptured Kurt Rabsatt in the East End area of Tortola. Rabsatt 36 of Long Look had escaped police custody in late December while being escorted into the East End Police Station. Rabsatt is suspected to be responsible for a number of burglaries, in addition … Continued
