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
A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Tesla to pay nearly $137 million to a Black elevator operator who accused the carmaker of ignoring racial abuse he faced while working at the automaker’s factory. The plaintiff, Owen Diaz, said he worked at the factory in Fremont, Calif., for about a year in 2015 and … Continued
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
The Orange County, Florida, medical examiner confirmed Tuesday that the body found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan on the Lake apartment complex in Orlando on Saturday is 19-year-old Miya Marcano. “A positive identification of a female whose body was recovered in a wooded area on October 2, 2021 has been identified as Miya Marcano,” … Continued
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
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
Approximately 165 students and 22 faculty members of the Willard Wheatley Primary School will be able to enjoy warm meals during their lunch break following a donation of four new microwaves from the Lions Club of Tortola as part of the Club’s Back to School initiative. Speaking at a brief presentation on Monday October 4, … Continued
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
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
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
