Minister of Education, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley, has disproved claims that teachers who participated in the recent strike will not be paid, as initially reported in the media. The Minister responded to the issue during a Live update hosted tonight, October 31st that alleged that teachers would be docked a portion of their salary … Continued
This evening Sunday October 31st in a national broadcast Education Minister Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley sought to discredit the responsible and unapologetic reporting of 284 Media after public back lash. The Minister referencing a recent article said, “In regard for my advocacy and support for teachers, let me correct some fake news from the 284 … Continued
During the past few days many teachers across the Virgin Islands participated in a silent sick out, resulting in the closure of both Primary and Secondary schools. On Wednesday October 27th more than 50% of the Elmore Stoutt Junior High School teachers called in sick. The following day Thursday October 28th, Senior School teachers of … Continued
The newly crowned Miss British Virgin Islands Kathlyn Archibald-Drew has already commenced a steady pace of engagement within the Virgin Islands community after participating in a series of activities over the past two weeks. In speaking on her experience as Miss BVI thus far, Kathlyn said, “I truly believe I have the best job in … Continued
Nanny Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 29, 2021 – Today at Nanny Cay, Clive McCoy, director of the BVI Tourist Board, unveiled the first nine rooms in the newly-constructed Seaview wing. With Superior rooms on the ground and first floors and Premium rooms on the top floor, each room has over 400 square feet … Continued
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn says he is firmly against the decision of the government to cover Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock’s legal bill. Penn during an interview with 284News on Friday said he believes it is not the government’s rightful responsibility and warned that this process could potentially be illegal. He said … Continued
In a continued effort to have their voices heard. Primary school teachers across the territory of the Virgin Islands have today Friday October 29th, 2021 followed their colleagues from the Elmore Stoutt High School in a sick out. It is unclear how many primary schools are affected at this point however reports reaching our newsroom … Continued
The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) is in the process of developing a Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) with assistance from AMP Global Strategies. An RCC is a facility that acts as the national central point for executing and managing a nation’s maritime safety and communication obligations. These obligations are outlined in the “International Convention for … Continued
The deadline for qualified persons to submit applications for membership to the Physical Planning Authority and the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal respectively has been extended to November 14, 2021. The functions of members of the Physical Planning Authority include, but are not limited to, providing non-conflicted advice to advance the purposes of the Physical Planning … Continued
Tax payers will be made to foot the more than $120,000 legal fee which was ordered by the Eastern Supreme High Court to be paid by Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock, following a motion to be made by Premier Andrew Fahie to exempt the Speaker from paying such fee. This was disclosed … Continued
