“WE ARE DIFFERENT, NOT INFERIOR” SAYS BVISLANDER LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

As we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, BVIslander and differently abled Karyn Alexander is calling for more community compassion and inclusivity for persons living with this disorder. “Not just me, but other persons with disabling conditions did not, nor are they now given much accommodations. People do not accept that individuals with disabilities are different, … Continued

FARRINGTON PLANS ON BRINGING A NEW INNOVATIVE PERSPECTIVE TO TRANSFORM SPORT IN THE BVI AHEAD OF BVIOC ELECTION ON THURSDAY

Challenger for the pivotal position of President at the upcoming BVI Olympic Committee election Cleave Farrington, says once elected he plans to deliver a new and innovative perspective to transform sport in the territory. He made the comment during a recent interview with 284 News ahead of the election which is scheduled for Thursday October … Continued

FERRY TRIPS BETWEEN USVI & BVI TO INCREASE TO TWO DAILY FROM OCT 15 – DUE TO INCREASE IN BOOKINGS

Starting October 15 there will be an increase in international ferry trips from the United States Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands with two daily round trips. This is according to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) which made the announcement on Tuesday October 5 via a media release. “Per request from our International Ferry … Continued

MISS BVI CONTESTANT #1 REBA SMITH SHARES PLATFORM AT ROTARY CLUB OF TORTOLA MEET AND GREET WITH CHANTAL MALONE; DONATES ART WORK TOWARDS AUCTION

Last evening October 5th at a meet and greet hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town for Olympian Chantel Malone, Miss BVI Contestant number 1 Reba Smith addressed the audience and shared her platform with the BVI public. Smith said, “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced.  It affects … Continued

OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS BUILDS CAPACITY

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has enhanced its capacity to successfully manage the electoral process in the Virgin Islands. This was made possible through the Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Scherrie Griffin’s completion of a Professional Certificate in Management of Electoral Processes from the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies. The capacity building initiative allowed … Continued

STATISTICS OFFICE SURVEY TO DETERMINE IMPACT OF COVID-19

Director of Central Statistics Office, Mr. Raymond Phillips is inviting the public to complete a COVID-19 Individual Impact and Public Perception Survey which seeks to solicit the opinions of residents and explore how they may have been affected by the virus. Mr. Phillips said the department is seeking answers to questions including whether respondents viewed … Continued

BVISLANDER JOYCE “CHI CHI” MADURO-DONALDSON INDUCTED INTO THE MARYLAND SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME

Virgin Islander born, Six District own Joyce “Chi Chi” Maduro-Donaldson was inducted into the Maryland Slow Pitch Softball HALL OF FAME (HOF). In an official comment she said, “The honor of being inducted is difficult to come by and even more difficult for non-Maryland natives. So as a woman from the Caribbean, it’s an extreme … Continued