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BAREFOOT TRAINER TO HOST EXCLUSIVE TRAINING SERIES-BVITBFC PARTNERS WITH BAREFOOT TRAINER TO ELEVATE SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN BVI

Local

August 27, 2025 | 11:03 am

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission is delighted to announce the launch of the Barefoot Trainer Hospitality Series on 22nd October 2025 in Virgin Gorda. The BVITBFC has signed a strategic agreement with Barefoot Training and Consulting Ltd. in collaboration with R Hospitality Ltd., BVI-based luxury hospitality training providers renowned for transforming … Continued

2025 SCHOOL YEAR OFFICIALLY OPENS-EDUCATORS GATHER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Local

August 27, 2025 | 10:41 am

By Chevin Dash

On Monday August 26th, 2025 educators from across the Virgin Islands gathered for the official opening ceremony of the 2025 Academic School year and professional development week. Held at the Multi-Purpose sports complex, the ceremony included interactive games and presentations from education officials. Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crab addressed the gathering welcoming teachers to … Continued

Premier Wheatley Praises CARIFESTA XV Experience

Local

August 27, 2025 | 10:14 am

By Chevin Dash

CARIFESTA XV is being praised as a powerful celebration of Caribbean culture, with pride in the Virgin Islands delegation and the opportunities it gives young people to shine. More details in this report.

OPP. LEADER SAYS NDP REBUILDING EFFORTS FAILED AMID INTERNAL CONFLICT

Politics

August 26, 2025 | 2:34 pm

By 284media

Leader of the Opposition and head of the newly formed political group The Alliance, Myron Walwyn, is shedding light on the internal struggles that led to his departure from the National Democratic Party , saying the party was in disarray and efforts to rebuild it fell flat. Speaking as a guest on CUT Deep with … Continued

MISS TEEN BVI 2025 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED WITH TWO FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Local

August 19, 2025 | 1:20 pm

By Jhaka Wooding

The 14th edition of Miss Teen British Virgin Islands is officially underway, celebrating over two decades of youth empowerment, cultural pride, and community impact since its founding in 2002. Director of the Miss Teen British Virgin Islands Pageant Rupert Vanterpool said that the event continues to serve as a platform for young women to develop … Continued

BVIEC CREWS DEPLOYED AS OUTAGES HIT MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES

Local

August 16, 2025 | 4:03 pm

By Jhaka Wooding

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has confirmed power outages across multiple communities on Tortola as Hurricane Erin brings deteriorating weather conditions to the Territory. In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, BVIEC reported that Horse Path, Hannah’s, Sea Cows Bay, and parts of East End are among the areas currently affected. The outages are being … Continued

BVI CLIMATE CHANGE FUND REACHES $5M AS TERRITORY PREPARES FOR GLOBAL LAUNCH

July 30, 2025 | 4:26 pm

By 284media

The BVI Climate Change Fund now stands at about $5M which can be tapped into to make an impact in the territory. Officials says Climate change puts a strain on the territory’s budget and so it is important the public is educated on what they can do to mitigate against it. The Virgin Islands expects … Continued

CRIME SUMMIT IN THE WORKS AS RVIPF AND PREMIER ADDRESS NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS

Crime
Local

July 30, 2025 | 4:25 pm

By 284media

During a recent radio programme, talking points. Acting Commissioner of police Jaqueline Vanterpool spoke on the upcoming crime summit being planned. She vowed the RVIPF support for the innovative summit where her team would address the public. Premier and leader of Government business, who also sits on the National Security Council Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley … Continued

GOVERNMENT CANCELS NEOC CONTRACT AFTER DELAYS AND MILLIONS PAID OUT

July 30, 2025 | 4:25 pm

By 284media

The National Emergency Operations Centre Building, NEOC was expected to be completed in the first quarter of last year. As it stands now, only the shell of the building is in place and government has cancelled the contract with the contractors, Tandem Development and D&B Construction which was managed by Virella Crespo and Associates The … Continued

RVIPF OFFICERS INJURED IN $144 MILLION DRUG BUST ON VIRGIN GORDA

Crime
Local

July 20, 2025 | 4:23 pm

By 284media

Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were injured during a high‑risk drug recovery mission in Virgin Gorda that led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of cocaine worth an estimated $144 million. The intelligence-led operation, which took place from June 17 to 18, 2025. During a recent interview on talking points … Continued