The BVI Olympic Committee announced the team of 15 athletes that will be representing the BVI at the inaugural Caribbean Games which are scheduled to take place in Guadeloupe from June 29 to July 3, 2022. The athletes who will compete in the regional U23 Games were introduced by the Chef De Mission Ralston Henry … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is now equipped with a fully functional medical field hospital that can house up to 40 beds in the event of a major medical crisis or following the impact of a natural disaster. The medical field hospital was assembled last week after its recent arrival in the territory. It was described … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has identified Tuesday’s murder victim as a 35-year-old Lambert Estate resident. He is Corey Butler, who according to police, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound to the body. Police say they are continuing their inquiries into the … Continued
Sugar Boys FC will face off against Panthers FC in the final of the Presidents Cup this Sunday, June 26, at the East End/Long Look football playing field. Sugar Boys, who are the National League Champions recorded a 2-0 victory over Wolues FC last weekend in one of the two semi-finals, with goals from Rolland … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed a motion in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida to have his upcoming deadlines for filings extended. The motion was filed by Fahie’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet who cited continuous technical difficulties by the United States Government as the main reason for the motion. Van Vliet … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has welcomed assistance from the United Kingdom (UK) and Caribbean region in in building the Virgin Islands into a model democracy. Premier Wheatley addressed the Committee of 24 (C-24) at the United Nations (UN) June 13 and stated his Government of National Unity is … Continued
It was a night of epic celebrations as the Lions Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board for the 2022/2023 Lionistic year with President Kamika A Forbes at the helm. The Board was sworn in at the Club’s annual Installation Dinner Ceremony at Seven at the Pier Restaurant, with the appointments taking effect from July … Continued
This evening June 21st, 2022, police are confirming the fatal wounding of a male following a shooting incident in the area of Flemming Street this evening. Victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officers are presently at the scene and at the hospital. No further information can be released at this time. The name of … Continued
The incinerator at Pockwood Pond has been offline for approximately four months after sustaining significant damage to its control panel in an early morning fire on February 14. Following the disaster, 284Media took a team to assess the extent of the damage after getting approval from the then Minister of Health Honourable Carvin Malone. Malone … Continued
New trade license holders will have their license automatically revoked if their business does become active within a 90-day period or a date specified by the Trade Commission. This is according to clause 13 of the Business Licensing Act 2020 which was recently passed in the House of Assembly. Speaking on the clause was Member … Continued
