In a thrilling comeback, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured their spot in the championship of the 2024 Battle of the Fittest (BOTF) Tournament with a nail-biting one-point victory over St. Kitts. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium on Wednesday, saw the Blazers overcome a 17-point deficit to win 55-54, marking their … Continued
A wave of opportunity and environmental stewardship has swept across the territory, as the Department of Waste Management’s latest beautification project employs 225 youngsters aged 11 to 17. The initiative, which kicked off on Monday, July 15, and will run through Friday, July 19, offers young people a chance to earn, learn, and contribute to … Continued
In a recent live discussion on the Government of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page, Hon. Lorna Smith OBE, Minister for Financial Services Labour and Trade, unveiled plans for significant economic reforms in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). According to Smith, the territory is poised to implement both consumer protection measures along with the new minimum … Continued
The Haynes Smith Youth Club has announced that its renowned Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant will be held outside of St. Kitts for the first time in its 42-year history. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will host the 42nd edition of the pageant on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, at the Multisports Complex in Road Town, … Continued
The Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, 2024, introduced into the House of Assembly on Tuesday, has ignited fierce criticism from the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie Skelton. Skelton lambasted the bill as the epitome of true dictatorship, voicing strong opposition to its provisions and questioning its compatibility with democratic principles. He expressed alarm … Continued
The Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, 2024, introduced into the House of Assembly on Tuesday, has sparked significant controversy among lawmakers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The bill aims to repeal the antiquated Commissions of Inquiry Act Cap 237 of 1880 and establish a new framework for conducting inquiries into matters of public interest. Despite … Continued
Dirk Walters, the Events Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, has officially resigned from his position. Walters confirmed his resignation in a brief statement to 284 Media on Wednesday, July 17, stating that he will not be providing any further comments on the matter “for now.” Walters was appointed as the Events Manager … Continued
Justice was served in the High Court on Friday, July 12, 2024, as Rohan Williams was found guilty on both counts for the murder and rape of Lenia Green, an incident that shocked the Georges Northside community in 2019. Five years later Williams’ conviction marks the culmination of relentless efforts by the RVIPF and the … Continued
Virgin Islander D’Moi Hodge, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard, is making waves on the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team. Hodge delivered an impressive performance in his debut game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, leading the Spurs to a narrow 3-point victory. Coming off the bench, Hodge played for 20 minutes and recorded … Continued
In their second night at the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St. Maarten, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured another impressive victory, this time against the United States of America Team. The game took place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city … Continued
