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Some 4040 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled to arrive in the British Virgin Islands on Monday December 13 once there are no shipment delays. This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, who made the disclosure during a recent interview with 284News. He said the Pfizer vaccines which are … Continued

On December 8, 2021, in the spirit of celebrating the Christmas holidays, the BVI Red Cross held its Christmas toy giveaway at various schools. Volunteers and staff dressed in Christmas costumes visited Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Althea Scatliffe Primary School, and First Impression School. Students were allowed to pick a toy of their choice … Continued

A late-night hit and run tragedy in the West End community has resulted in the death of a young male motorcyclist. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the male motorcyclist was knocked off his scooter some time after 9pm by a motor vehicle which fled the scene. 284News knows the name of the deceased, however, … Continued

A team of officials from the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, visited the island of Jost Van Dyke on Friday, December 3 to see the infrastructural works and utilities to be addressed, as well as ongoing works near completion, to include the Great Harbour back road. Leading the delegation was Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ronald … Continued

Cancer is a debilitating disease that continues to drain the life and finances of many in the Territory; and the British Virgin Islands Cancer Society is aiming to give more financial donations to cancer patients in 2022. The new agenda, which includes a ramping up of the support currently offered by the organization was green … Continued

Director of a popular establishment in the West End area of Tortola is clearing her name from a number of recently circulated untrue allegations following an abrupt police operation which occurred on the property of the business on the morning of Tuesday December 7. Known to many as Odila, our news team spoke to the … Continued

The male arrested in West End Tortola during a Tuesday morning police operation has been identified as prison escapee Jose Almestica, who escaped since 2017. This was confirmed in a media release by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force moments ago, which said the 33-year-old was arrested and charged for escaping lawful custody. “Jose Almestica … Continued

The British Virgin Islands has completed the installation of its first solar powered strong motion sensor which will now improve its local seismic monitoring capability. A media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the installation, stating that officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and engineering partners from the University of … Continued

Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and the District 7 Committee are inviting parents to register their children to receive Christmas presents. Parents are asked to call the district office at 344-7200 Monday to Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Registration ends on December 17, and gift giving will be done … Continued