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
The male arrested in West End Tortola during a Tuesday morning police operation has been identified as prison escapee Jose Almestica, who escaped since 2017. This was confirmed in a media release by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force moments ago, which said the 33-year-old was arrested and charged for escaping lawful custody. “Jose Almestica … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has completed the installation of its first solar powered strong motion sensor which will now improve its local seismic monitoring capability. A media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the installation, stating that officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and engineering partners from the University of … Continued
Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and the District 7 Committee are inviting parents to register their children to receive Christmas presents. Parents are asked to call the district office at 344-7200 Monday to Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Registration ends on December 17, and gift giving will be done … Continued
Lion Heart FC lost their unbeaten start to the season but stay top of the National League standings despite Sugar Boys FC winning a thrilling local derby with VG Utd 4-2 at the VG recreation Ground. Courtesy of a two-goal salvo from player Coach, Wayne Phillip, the Panthers FC brought an end to Lion Hearts … Continued
Students from three primary schools on Tortola benefited from an initiative spearheaded by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn for their hard work and dedication executed over the school term. The schools included the Willard Wheatley Primary, Joyce Samuel Primary and Francis Lettsome Primary schools. Penn and his District Eight committee collaborated with the principals of each … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Government has received one of two specially designed refrigerators which is presently being dispatched to the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital to store the Pfizer vaccines which will be procured through the United Kingdom Government. This was confirmed by the Minister for Health Carvin Malone, during an interview with 284News … Continued
