In a recent community survey by 284 Media, residents voiced growing frustration and scepticism toward the government’s spending habits in allocating funds for entertainment events. The survey, aimed at understanding how the public views the government’s spending priorities, has revealed deep concerns over transparency, accountability, and a desire to see funds redirected toward more critical … Continued
Residents of East End/Long Look reported hearing gunshots in their community just before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 prompting a heavy police response. Details about the incident remain scarce, but one resident described it as a drive-by shooting. As of Tuesday evening, there were no reports of injuries related to the incident. Witnesses noted … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley and United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador H.E. James Kariuki have discussed international cooperation between and the UK and Overseas Territories (OTs) following a United Nations’ (UN) agreement on the ‘Pact for the Future’, a declaration aimed at reforming the international system to encourage a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive … Continued
Three (3) Public officers have completed a one-month apprenticeship placements at the Customer Service Care Centre. The officers are Desima Lambert of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Kesheida Williams from the Survey Department and Mrs. Marcia Green of the Land Registry Department, all within the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change. Permanent … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change officially launched a new motor vessel, “Vigilate,” on Friday, October 11, 2024, to bolster the monitoring and surveillance of territorial waters. The vessel, whose name means “be watchful,” was acquired through a $933,189 grant from the European Union’s Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine … Continued
Caribbean Airlines marked a significant milestone on Monday, October 14, 2024, with its inaugural flight to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The flight departed from Trinidad and Tobago, with a stop in Antigua and Barbuda, before touching down in the Virgin Islands just after 11:00 a.m. Upon arrival at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Red Cross has trained 100 educators and school support staff in First Aid in a significant step towards bolstering community resilience. Director Ms. Stacy C. Lloyd said the training is a milestone in the Territory’s resilience-building efforts amidst climate challenges and is part of the ongoing SMART Schools initiative. The … Continued
Outgoing Chair of the OECS Council of Minsters: Health Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said during his one-year tenure, strategies for enhancing preventive healthcare of OECS Member States, reducing costs through more efficient pharmaceutical procurement were explored. Honourable Wheatley is attending the 37th Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting … Continued
Sharon Flax-Brutus, former Director of the BVI Tourist Board, has expressed concerns about the territory’s tourism sector, calling for more intentional planning and marketing of the British Virgin Islands’ offerings. Flax-Brutus, drawing from her lifelong experience in the industry, criticized the current approach to tourism as being “more talk than action.” She highlighted issues at … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a weeklong national celebration honouring The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira from October 21 to 27, 2024. The celebration recognizes her retirement as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and her recent appointment to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. Dame Pereira, originally … Continued
