In a recent Facebook post, leader of the opposition Hon. Marlon A Penn has called for an end to gun violence following the death of Jaimezβ Stoutt. Penn said, βMy heart aches to wake up to the news of yet another young man losing his life to gun crime in our beloved Virgin Islands. As … Continued
UPDATE The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male was shot and killed during an incident at a popular nightclub on Tortola in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The RVIPF made the statement following an inquiry on the matter from our newsroom. They said, “Police can confirm that one man … Continued
Initial investigations from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have so far revealed that there were no other vehicles seen in the area prior to Wednesday nightβs fatal motorcycle accident in West End, Tortola. The RVIPF made the disclosure in a media statement on Thursday December 9, as they revealed the name of the … Continued
The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda will be undergoing a simulation exercise today Thursday December 9. The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) made the announcement to notify residents on the sister island of the simulation, in the event of any raised concerns. βThe purpose of the exercise is to test the response of the personnel … Continued
Some 4040 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled to arrive in the British Virgin Islands on Monday December 13 once there are no shipment delays. This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, who made the disclosure during a recent interview with 284News. He said the Pfizer vaccines which are … Continued
On December 8, 2021, in the spirit of celebrating the Christmas holidays, the BVI Red Cross held its Christmas toy giveaway at various schools. Volunteers and staff dressed in Christmas costumes visited Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Althea Scatliffe Primary School, and First Impression School. Students were allowed to pick a toy of their choice … Continued
A late-night hit and run tragedy in the West End community has resulted in the death of a young male motorcyclist. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the male motorcyclist was knocked off his scooter some time after 9pm by a motor vehicle which fled the scene. 284News knows the name of the deceased, however, … Continued
A team of officials from the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, visited the island of Jost Van Dyke on Friday, December 3 to see the infrastructural works and utilities to be addressed, as well as ongoing works near completion, to include the Great Harbour back road. Leading the delegation was Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ronald … Continued
Cancer is a debilitating disease that continues to drain the life and finances of many in the Territory; and the British Virgin Islands Cancer Society is aiming to give more financial donations to cancer patients in 2022. The new agenda, which includes a ramping up of the support currently offered by the organization was green … Continued
Director of a popular establishment in the West End area of Tortola is clearing her name from a number of recently circulated untrue allegations following an abrupt police operation which occurred on the property of the business on the morning of Tuesday December 7. Known to many as Odila, our news team spoke to the … Continued
