The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is currently in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on an official mission to assess the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) and discuss the BVI’s political future concerning decolonization. The two-day mission, which concludes on Tuesday, August 27, involves a series of meetings with key local … Continued
Longstanding Civil Servant Mr. Elory Tubull has died at the age of 73. The announcement was made by his family in an official notice. Turnbull served in various capacities throughout his time as a public servant including: Educator, Chief Education Officer and Permanent Secretary in the then Chief Minister’s Office. Turnbull was also an avid … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management in the British Virgin Islands issued a heat alert Monday, warning residents of potentially dangerous conditions with the heat index expected to exceed 103°F (39.4°C). The alert forecasted that the most severe conditions were felt between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. . Officials are urged the public to stay hydrated … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a series of successful special operations over the weekend, resulting in the seizure of four firearms, a significant quantity of drugs, and multiple arrests. These operations, which focused on intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots, were part of the RVIPF’s ongoing efforts … Continued
Virgin Gorda resident Tanieka Gludd has been crowned the champion of the 2024 Adult Spelling Bee competition, following a thrilling tiebreaker on Saturday night. The event, held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), saw Gludd outspell six other contestants to secure the top spot. The competition culminated … Continued
Opposition legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has raised serious concerns about the ability of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to effectively negotiate a $100 million loan that the government is seeking. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Walwyn expressed hesitation about trusting Premier Wheatley with the responsibility of … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
The Governor of the Virgin Islands has officially assented to the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024, a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance and modernize social welfare in the territory. The amendment updates the original 2013 Act by introducing a comprehensive range of assistance programs, including basic income grants, hardship allowances, and shock response … Continued
A landmark summit for Caribbean influencers and content creators is set to take place October 3-5, 2024, bringing together hundreds of participants from across the region. Event creator Jamicia McCalman-Nelson told 284 Media that the summit aims to support Caribbean influencers and bridge gaps in the content creator market. McCalman-Nelson highlighted the economic potential of … Continued
Virgin Islander Kegan Brooks recently visited St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the funeral of his late Grandfather Mr. Cyril DaBreo who worked for Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands for many years. While there, Kegan Brookes of Pelican Gate School Tortola BVI met with Vybz Kartel and Prime Minister of St. Vincent … Continued
