A woman and man on St. Thomas allegedly stabbed one another in a domestic violence dispute on Tuesday. Both persons are said to be from the British Virgin Islands. The male suspect was said to come to the residence asking for his items—two cellphones and $8,000 cash—that were in the possession of the female suspect. … Continued
In a press conference held last evening August 6th, 2021. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone announced that active Covid-19 cases in the BVI has significantly decreased to 152. Additionally, Minister Malone announced that businesses under the curfew and suppress order that were previously not allowed to operate such as Barbershops, Salons, … Continued
BVI Olympian Kyron McMaster believes he has what it takes to break the world record in the men’s 400-meter hurdle event. McMaster recently set a new national record in the aforementioned event when he competed in the finals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan this week. He ran a time of 47.08 seconds in … Continued
Minister for Culture Dr. Natalio Wheatley stands firm in his decision to reject the notion shared by some residents, to allow the United Kingdom government to temporarily take over the British Virgin Islands. Dr. Wheatley made the comment during the Emancipation Day virtual service on Sunday August 1. The comment follows the on-going Commission of … Continued
Recipients of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grants are being requested by the government to complete a mandatory COVID-19 Stimulus Feedback form. The announcement was made in a media release from the Office of the Premier on Thursday August 5. Recipients include persons and businesses who received the grants for micro, small and medium enterprises such … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’s Acting Director Mr. Jasen Penn is urging all Virgin Islands residents to complete their seasonal preparedness activities as the region moves into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season with two potential systems brewing in the Atlantic basin. Mr. Penn said that while there have been no named storms … Continued
The British Virgin Islands may soon have two functional competition sized swimming pools in the territory after the government identified locations on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. This was confirmed by Minister for Sport Dr. Natalio Wheatley, during an Olympic press conference on Wednesday August 4. Minister Wheatley said an agreement was made on the two … Continued
Cabinet’s new decision to extend the 7pm to 5am curfew to August 20th has once again resulted in major public outcry. Many residents have resorted to social media to express frustrations while others have openly condemned the Government’s decision keep certain businesses closed with no form of financial support. One salon owner said “It was … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to decline with cases now at 441, while deaths have increased to 37. This is according to the Minister of Health Carvin Malone, who revealed those latest statistics to 284Media during an interview on Thursday August 5. Minister Malone said the decline in active cases … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands is set to be extended from tomorrow August 6 for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Tuesday August 3, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew … Continued
