The Land and Marine Estate Policy will serve as the framework to resolve the issues of land distribution and the claims of ancestral lands in Anegada. The way forward in addressing the longstanding issues came about during a meeting held on today Tuesday, October 26 between representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and … Continued
All eyes and ears will be glued on the House of Assembly today as a motion regarding the legal fees incurred by Speaker Honourable Julian Willock in a challenge against the attorneys for the Commission of Inquiry comes up for debate. The fees were imposed by High Court Judge Justice Adrian Jack after Willock withdrew … Continued
Minister of Education, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley, has disproved claims that teachers who participated in the recent strike will not be paid, as initially reported in the media. The Minister responded to the issue during a Live update hosted tonight, October 31st that alleged that teachers would be docked a portion of their salary … Continued
This evening Sunday October 31st in a national broadcast Education Minister Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley sought to discredit the responsible and unapologetic reporting of 284 Media after public back lash. The Minister referencing a recent article said, “In regard for my advocacy and support for teachers, let me correct some fake news from the 284 … Continued
The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female — and expects to be able to offer the option to nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming people early next year, the State Department said Wednesday. … Continued
During the past few days many teachers across the Virgin Islands participated in a silent sick out, resulting in the closure of both Primary and Secondary schools. On Wednesday October 27th more than 50% of the Elmore Stoutt Junior High School teachers called in sick. The following day Thursday October 28th, Senior School teachers of … Continued
Beginning November 1st, 2021 the International Passenger Ferry Schedule will include more service runs between the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands. An official advisory sent out by the BVIPA revealed that the adjustment is as a result of increased bookings recorded in the territory. “Per request from our International Ferry Operators the international … Continued
The newly crowned Miss British Virgin Islands Kathlyn Archibald-Drew has already commenced a steady pace of engagement within the Virgin Islands community after participating in a series of activities over the past two weeks. In speaking on her experience as Miss BVI thus far, Kathlyn said, “I truly believe I have the best job in … Continued
Nanny Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 29, 2021 – Today at Nanny Cay, Clive McCoy, director of the BVI Tourist Board, unveiled the first nine rooms in the newly-constructed Seaview wing. With Superior rooms on the ground and first floors and Premium rooms on the top floor, each room has over 400 square feet … Continued
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn says he is firmly against the decision of the government to cover Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock’s legal bill. Penn during an interview with 284News on Friday said he believes it is not the government’s rightful responsibility and warned that this process could potentially be illegal. He said … Continued
