A reported low voter turnout is one of the factors that has characterised the 2023 General Election in the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley most recently spoke on the matter during the swearing in of the new government, when he said that the incoming government, which he leads, is tasked with restoring … Continued
Members of the soon to be fully sworn in Opposition have all expressed that at some point following the announcement of the results from the 2023 General Election, they were contacted by someone within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) camp with an offer to become Deputy Premier. This is according to information presented by some … Continued
Chairman of the Progressives United party and District 3 Elect Hon. Julian Fraser believes that the Opposition should seek to appoint shadow ministers in the 5th House of Assembly. Fraser made the comment during a recent press conference that was held by each of the three political parties which have formed the Opposition. Shadow ministers … Continued
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Leverick Bay Resort and Marina is excited to welcome all sponsors, participants and guests back to the 19th Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run, this coming Sunday, May 28th, 2023. Organizers of the Leverick Bay Poker Run say they are excited to have new stops on this year’s … Continued
A shooting incident in Long Look, Tortola this evening Sunday April 30th, 2023 has left one male dead after receiving multiple gunshot wounds. The incident took place shortly before 6pm. The male has not yet been identified. In an official statement the RVIP said, Police can confirm the fatal wounding of a male following … Continued
The 2023 General Election in the British Virgin Islands was deemed to be one of the most important in the territory’s history. This is according to the feedback received from several voters from various districts across the territory, who spoke to 284 Media after executing their constitutional right to vote on Monday. Take a listen.
Third District Elect and Chairman of the Progressives United party Hon. Julian Fraser is predicting that the 5th House of Assembly will have more than one motion of No Confidence being brought against the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government. Fraser made the statement during a press conference on Thursday which was held by members of the … Continued
BVI VODKA was today awarded a silver medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (the “SFWSC”). The largest and most prestigious spirits competition in the world, and nicknamed ‘The Oscars of Spirits, the SFWSC is the pinnacle of spirits contests. Spirits which receive a silver medal are said to be “outstanding spirits that show … Continued
Chairman of Progressives United Hon. Julian Fraser has confirmed that he did indeed request to be Premier of the Virgin Islands, but only publicly admitted to the request being made to the Virgin Islands Party during discussions following the April 24 General Election. Fraser at the time of his confirmation was responding to questions posed … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon. Marlon Penn has cleared the air following the departure of Hon. Lorna Smith to join a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, stating that she unilaterally made the decision unbeknownst to him and other members of his party. Penn addressed members of the media during a press conference … Continued
