A usual Saturday morning fishing routine for one resident quickly turned into a state of shock after he discovered a vehicle beneath the sea near his fishing spot in Road Town. Reports indicate that the male first spotted pieces of the vehicle on land upon reaching his fishing spot, but to his surprise he later … Continued
The BVI Robotics team is currently enjoying a positive experience as they proudly represent the Territory at the FGC Global Challenge Robotics Competition in Singapore. Through their Facebook page, “Team BVI FIRST GLOBAL 2023,” the team is sharing their remarkable journey through the competition, which has been marked by invaluable opportunities for learning and cultural … Continued
Earlier this week, during the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley voiced his concerns about the delays the British Virgin Islands has faced in its quest for self-determination and called on the United Nations to provide the necessary support for the process. The Premier revealed that as far back as … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom is that several males have been arrested in connection to a drug bust on Tortola. The men were observed by residents along the roadway near Prospect Reef and at the time were in handcuffs and surrounded by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). 284 Media reached out to … Continued
The heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Philippe left several areas across Tortola flooded and for many residents, the scenes brought back horrid memories from September 2017 during the passage of Hurricane Maria. First District resident Wayne Walters in an interview with 284 Media near his Carrot Bay residence on Wednesday, said the rainfall had resulted … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School will resume normal classes on Monday, October 9, 2023. This comes after a brief delay in the resumption of in-person sessions, which was necessitated by the recent flooding caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe. Classes were initially slated to resume on Friday, October 6th, however, a decision was … Continued
BVIslander Sharonda Pickering will be gearing up for her debut game of the Slovenia Cup on Saturday, October 7, after recently signing to new team OK Ankaran, to mark her second professional volleyball contract of her career. Pickering spoke to 284 Media in an exclusive interview and shared the emotions that filled her body once … Continued
This week, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee. At that time, he provided an update on recent developments in the relationship between the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Wheatley said that the discussions that he and the Government of the Virgin Islands have had with … Continued
After several months of silence regarding investigations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI), Governor His Excellency John Rankin assured residents that investigations remain active. The governor provided an update during a recent press conference in response to a question posed by local media. While not speaking about a specific case, Governor Rankin said that several … Continued
Government officials have praised the efforts of members of the society who sprang into action to clean up their communities and assist neighbours in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. Philippe’s passage over the Virgin Islands on Wednesday morning resulted in significant flooding and landslides in various areas. By 5 a.m. that morning, community members … Continued
