Effective Tuesday 22nd August, all locally registered film production businesses are encouraged to register their productions with the BVI Film Commission. These productions include, but are not limited to Music Videos, Commercials, Still Photography, Television shows, Documentaries, etc. BVI Film Commissioner, Natalie Hodge, said, “The BVI Film Commission is here to provide support as a … Continued
Police charged a 22-year-old man with having a prohibited weapon and ammunition after a search of his residence early yesterday uncovered the illegal items. Deandre Donovan of Carrot Bay will appear in Magistrate’s Court to face the offences of possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition at the next available sitting. During … Continued
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has seemingly reemerged in the territory following the detection of eight suspected cases by the Environmental Health Division (EHD). According to a media release on Wednesday, August 17, the suspected cases have prompted the EHD to heighten their surveillance of early childhood centers across the British Virgin Islands. Speaking … Continued
Pedro Samuel Sr., 58, of Diamond Estate, and Reno Alphonso, 27, of Fort Hill have been denied bail after appearing in court today with charges stemming from this weekend’s major cocaine drug bust which is said to be valued at nearly $42 million. Appearing before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin, Samuel and Alphonso were both slapped with … Continued
On the heels of the August Emancipation Festival, Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith believes this period of observation should include a greater focus on the true meaning of emancipation in the BVI, and the journey of the ancestors throughout that process. Dr. Smith, who was responding to questions raised on the latest edition of … Continued
Fay Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin are among a group of artistes selected for the latest Apple Music Sessions. The duo both contributed a four-track EP each for the Sessions, which were released on Monday, August 15 on Apple Music. One of the featured songs “Island Vibe” was produced by Virgin Islander Alton Bertie. Other … Continued
The Road Town sewerage system project has been completed after undergoing extensive rehabilitation works. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer confirmed the completion of the project in a statement to 284News today Wednesday, August 17. He said, “The project which was expected to be completed within 2-3 weeks was completed … Continued
Although the territory will need to procure additional funds in order to carry out impending recovery and development projects in the near future, it is very unlikely that this money will come from the £300 million loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom. This conclusion has been drawn from a recent indication from Premier Dr. … Continued
Preliminary investigations by the Environmental Health Division across numerous local supermarkets have concluded that the contaminated “Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages by Kraft Heinz” are presently not in the territory. This was confirmed by the Chief Environmental Health Officer Mr. Lionel Michael, following a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is presently away on business in Nassau, Bahamas, attending the first ‘Regional Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean’. The Premier’s Office confirmed the news in a media release this morning, stating that the inaugural event is in preparation for COP 27 in … Continued
