Executive chefs, kitchen managers and supervisors are expected to benefit from a free three-day ServSafe Food Safety Protection Management Course hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization. Human resources personnel and financial officers within the food industry and the Tourism, Agriculture and Health Sectors within … Continued
Alcoholism labelled a growing issue in the British Virgin Islands and has been linked to a number of serious vehicular accidents and aggression observed in some motorists in the territory. This according to Sergeant Kishon Leslie of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Road Policing Unit who made the comments during a recent panel discussion … Continued
Teachers across the territory will be treated to various discounts throughout the month of October from numerous businesses, an initiative which stems from World Teachers Day. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education as a means to recognise the hard work of teachers within the British Virgin Islands. Speaking during a recent address, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has made breakthroughs in several burglaries with four arrests in break-ins around Tortola in past two weeks. Detectives charged both Thurman Smith, 43, of Old Plantation and Eric Casey, 30, Scatliffe Alley with the burglary and theft of two generators, one Stihl blower, two vacuums and a power wash … Continued
In a move out of the ordinary, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins chose this week to honour the three officers who bravely rescued the young man that threw himself into the water off Road Town Jetty in an apparent suicide attempt. While officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are recognised at an annual ceremony for displaying leadership and exemplary skills above and beyond their general duties, Commissioner made exception for these … Continued
As we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, BVIslander and differently abled Karyn Alexander is calling for more community compassion and inclusivity for persons living with this disorder. “Not just me, but other persons with disabling conditions did not, nor are they now given much accommodations. People do not accept that individuals with disabilities are different, … Continued
Challenger for the pivotal position of President at the upcoming BVI Olympic Committee election Cleave Farrington, says once elected he plans to deliver a new and innovative perspective to transform sport in the territory. He made the comment during a recent interview with 284 News ahead of the election which is scheduled for Thursday October … Continued
The Orange County, Florida, medical examiner confirmed Tuesday that the body found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan on the Lake apartment complex in Orlando on Saturday is 19-year-old Miya Marcano. “A positive identification of a female whose body was recovered in a wooded area on October 2, 2021 has been identified as Miya Marcano,” … Continued
Starting October 15 there will be an increase in international ferry trips from the United States Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands with two daily round trips. This is according to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) which made the announcement on Tuesday October 5 via a media release. “Per request from our International Ferry … Continued
Last evening October 5th at a meet and greet hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town for Olympian Chantel Malone, Miss BVI Contestant number 1 Reba Smith addressed the audience and shared her platform with the BVI public. Smith said, “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. It affects … Continued
