Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has announced that Tuesday, October 29, will be Budget Day for the Virgin Islands, marking the official presentation of the territory’s 2025 financial plans. While Premier Wheatley has kept details of the upcoming budget under wraps, he hinted during a recent interview on JTV’s Big Story that it will showcase the … Continued
Hon. Marlon Penn, Representative for the Eighth District, has sharply criticized Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley for spending $1.5 million on entertainment initiatives over the past 18 months. This amount, which excludes festival-related expenses, is approximately 15 times more than what the government has budgeted for resolving the territory’s ongoing water issues in 2024, … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT), the BVI’s only locally owned telecommunications provider, continued its annual tradition of participating in “Reading is Fun Week”, held from October 7th to 11th this year. CCT team members and ambassadors had the pleasure of visiting various schools across the territory, sharing stories and inspiring young minds. As part of … Continued
Invest 94L, a weather disturbance in the Atlantic, is projected to bring unstable weather conditions to the British Virgin Islands within the next 24 hours. Currently situated approximately 700 miles east-southeast of the territory, the system is moving westward at a speed of 20 mph, with sustained winds of around 30 mph. While Invest 94L … Continued
LIAT (2020) Limited has moved to clear its name following widespread misinformation that surfaced after the recent indictment of Dr. Allen Onyema, CEO of Nigeria-based Air Peace Limited. The company emphasized that its ownership and operations remain unaffected by the legal troubles of Onyema, a key stakeholder in the aviation industry. In a statement released … Continued
Amiah Chang from Claudia Creque Educational Centre and Yasmeen Said from St. George’s Secondary School emerged as the winners in their respective divisions of the Territory’s anti-bullying speech competition, which concluded on Wednesday, October 16, at Elmore Stoutt High School. In the primary school category, Chang secured first place, with John Claude Vergara of St. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that no additional funds will be provided to YOLO Promotions if their highly anticipated Vybz Kartel show, scheduled for March 2025, does not meet expectations. Speaking during an interview on JTV’s Big Story on Monday, October 14, the premier addressed growing public concerns … Continued
Four men accused of the 2020 murder of Matthew Daly were acquitted on Tuesday, October 15, after Justice Rajiv Persad upheld a No Case submission from their defence attorneys, citing insufficient evidence. The five-week trial, which began on September 16, 2024, ended with the judge directing the jury to return Not Guilty verdicts for Edward … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the departure of Christopher Kiwomya as Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team, marking the end of his three-year tenure. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 16, the BVIFA expressed its gratitude for Kiwomya’s dedicated service, acknowledging the significant legacy he leaves behind in … Continued
In a recent community survey by 284 Media, residents voiced growing frustration and scepticism toward the government’s spending habits in allocating funds for entertainment events. The survey, aimed at understanding how the public views the government’s spending priorities, has revealed deep concerns over transparency, accountability, and a desire to see funds redirected toward more critical … Continued
