WNBA player Aliyah Boston, a USVI Native, has been bestowed the prestigious title of “Rookie of the Year” award by the Associated Press (AP). Additionally, she has earned a spot on the AP’s WNBA All-Rookie team. Boston has commenced her professional career with the Indiana Fever on a high note, with a rookie season nothing … Continued
President of the BVI Teacher’s Union, Mr. Sean Henry, said he is not totally satisfied with the premier’s discussion with teachers last Friday, following the decision by teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School to strike due to prolonged issues. 284 Media caught up with President Henry following the strike. When asked by the media … Continued
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has launched a call for research proposals on how to deal with the problem of Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean region. In the last few years, the region has experienced massive influxes of Sargassum, which have threatened the marine ecosystems, economy and public health of the Caribbean countries. … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade the Honourable Lorna Smith OBE recently detailed her short to medium-term plans to address the issue of unemployment, particularly in the case of young males and females in the Territory before the House of Assembly. At the time, Smith was responding to a question posed … Continued
Residents across the territory will have the opportunity to win a luxurious 2024 Changan UNI-T vehicle once successful in the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Grand Raffle. The brand is the latest addition to the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) and is presently rated as the number one Chinese brand, ranking first among China’s … Continued
Residents are being advised by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to take proactive measures to secure all vehicles, following an increase in reports of theft from vehicles. The RVIPF made the plea in a media release on Monday, confirming reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to vehicles by pulling at the … Continued
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has been granted full accreditation from the esteemed accrediting body DNV-GL (Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd), making it the first Caribbean institution to be recognized by the organisation. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr. June Samuel, made the announcement during the recent … Continued
Teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School are presently on strike after opting to sit out of classes on the first week of the 2023-2024 school year. According to information received from some of the teachers, the poor working conditions are among the many issues persistently affecting the teachers from executing their duties. Premier and … Continued
During a recent session in the House of Assembly, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley faced a series of inquiries from the Honourable Julian Fraser, the Representative for the Third District, regarding the government’s intentions concerning the removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay waters. Fraser’s initial question highlighted the long-standing issue of derelict yachts … Continued
A Crown Land Allocation Register is set to be established in the British Virgin Islands in the not too distant future. This is according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley, who made the announcement on the Government of the Virgin Islands programme “Table Talk”. … Continued
