284 Media
VIAA Founder Edna Williams on the organization’s work and mission
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- VIAA Founder Edna Williams on the organization’s work and mission
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- 21:29
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- In this 284Media interview, we sit down with Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association President and Founder Ms. Edna Williams to discuss the organization’s journey, its impact on the Virgin Islands, and what’s in store.
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- 284 News Saturday, September 19th, 2026
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- 31:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Top Stories:
- Governor Pruce to remain in BVI until 2028
- Gun Crime a major concern for RVIPF
- Acting Commissioner says local officers have the talent to reach the top job
- RVIPF needs more officers, technology and forensic resources
- Dr Arlene Smith Thompson enters race as Independent At Large Candidate
- Parillon claims territory lost more than $20m since horse racing halt
- Walwyn suggests handing over water issues to RDA to fix
- Ruan calls for Gov’t action on Anegada’s ancestral lands and residents’ concerns
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- Wheatley reaffirms support for Financial Secretary Frett
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley is standing by his previous comments regarding Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett, despite questions surrounding the oversight of government investments made during the tenure of former Accountant General Arnold Ainsley.
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- BVI, India regulator exploring financial services MOU
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- 5:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The British Virgin Islands could be moving towards a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the financial services regulator in GIFT City, India, as the territory seeks to deepen its financial services relationship with the country.
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- Hannah Hill Reservoir to be refilled as works near completion
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Hannah Hill Reservoir is expected to begin receiving water from Tuesday as rehabilitation works at the facility near completion.
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- Skelton Cline raises concern over ‘Trumpish’ political trends
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is raising concerns about what he describes as “Trumpish” political behaviour taking place in the country, warning that developments could have implications for the nation’s democracy.
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- DPP appeals dismissal of cocaine charges
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is set to appeal a case against five men who had their cocaine related charges dismissed last week by the Magistrates Court and they have since left the territory.
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- Patients’ bill of rights aims to empower patients
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- 5:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Patients’ rights and access to quality healthcare took center stage during the recent edition of Health Bytes, where Gracia Wheatley-Smith, Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, explained the importance of the Patients’ Bill of Rights and how it is designed to protect and support people seeking medical care.
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- Smith stresses accountability of grants
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- 6:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The main pillars of the BVI’s economy are Tourism and Financial Services, and moves are afoot ensuring that another sector becomes another engine of growth.
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- Skelton Cline calls for urgent action on economic challenges
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Talk show host and social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is calling for an emergency meeting among the country’s leaders to address the economic challenges facing citizens.
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- Ruan calls for Gov’t action on Anegada’s ancestral lands and residents’ concerns
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Member of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee, Darryl Ruan, is calling on government ministers to visit Anegada and hear directly from residents about longstanding concerns surrounding ancestral lands and access to essential services.
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- RVIPF needs more officers, technology and forensic resources
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPS) remains under-resourced and needs greater investment in personnel, technology and forensic capabilities to effectively tackle crime.
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- Acting Commissioner says local officers have the talent to reach the top job
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) could one day be led by a cop from the inside, that’s according to Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger.
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- Gumption bemoans bureaucratic processes in 2026
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A local boat owner and captain is calling for better protection in the industry.
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- Gun Crime a major concern for RVIPF
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has taken 18 illegal guns of the streets so far this year but Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger, says gun crime and illegal guns entering the territory continues to be a major concern for the local constabulary.
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- Walwyn suggests handing over water issues to RDA to fix fixed
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Sixth District representative Myron Walwyn says he is beyond fed up, with what he says is the government’s inability to get its priorities right and fix the water problem.
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- Parillon claims territory lost more than $20m since horse racing halted
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- District Three political aspirant Aaron Parillon says the territory has lost more than $20 million in revenue since horse racing came to a halt in the British Virgin Islands.
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- Investment being made in Chess for youth development
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The National Chess team departs the territory today where it will represent the Virgin Islands at the 46th Chess Olympiad from Sept. 15-27th in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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- Dr Arlene Smith Thompson enters race as Independent At Large Candidate
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- 5:03
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson has officially entered the political race, announcing that she will contest the next general election as an independent candidate for an At-Large seat.
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- Come celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day with GreenVI!
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- 15:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- As the world prepares to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, GreenVI is calling on businesses, schools, community groups and everyone who wishes to help protect marine life and the environment to join them this Saturday, September 19, at any of the four locations. Watch as Director of Operations at GreenVI Dylan Penn details the importance of the initiative.
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- Governor Pruce to remain in BVI until 2028
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that he has received a one-year extension on his tenure here.
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- Cline calls for more progressive payroll tax
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is calling for changes to the payroll tax system to make it more proportionate and equitable.
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- VICCTF is now accepting proposals!
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- 22:09
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is now accepting proposals, inviting eligible organizations to register as partners and apply for climate resilience funding. In this 284Media feature interview the Trust’s CEO Chamberlain Emmanuel details how groups can apply and what the Trust’s is hoping to accomplish with this first call for proposals.
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- Ensures Virgin islanders are given first preference
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Deputy Labour Commissioner Felina Moss has defended the position of the Labour Department in ensuring Virgin islanders are put first in the job market.
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- 284 News Saturday, September 12th, 2026
- Runtime
- 32:03
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Top stories:
- Ullger calls on community to stand with Police
- RDA says it cannot build sidewalks on top of tree roots
- VIAA has plan for improvement, says Lettsome
- Lettsome calls for shift from food baskets to targeted social assistance
- ‘We need two billionnaires’, says Cline
- Cline suggests Kenisha Forbes for the post
- Hannah Hill Reservoir floor installation underway; Sabbath Hill next
- Mather calls for alternative revenue sources
- Hodge urges parents, educators to help new high school students feel included
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- Expatriates cannot give true BVI experience
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Junior Minister for Tourism -Luce Hodge Smith says local boat captains are crying out because they are being overlooked by Charter Companies who are giving the jobs to expatriates.
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- Lettsome calls for end to derelict vehicle fee
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Territorial At-Large aspirant Levor Lettsome is calling for the immediate removal of the derelict vehicle disposal fee charged to motorists when they license their vehicles.
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- DPW says Little Dix Hill paving project has not been abandoned 1
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Residents of East End are being asked to remain patient as the Department of Public Works works through technical difficulties that have delayed asphalt paving on Little Dix Hill.
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- ‘We need two billionnaires’, says Cline
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is calling on the Government and private sector in the British Virgin Islands to take a more aggressive approach to attracting major investment to develop the territory’s infrastructure.
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- Ullger calls on community to stand with Police
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has described the charging of a 14-year old boy who was 13 at the time he committed the murder of Eric Albert as deeply concerning.
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- RDA says it cannot build sidewalks on top of tree roots
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The ongoing debate about whether the trees on De Castro Street should be replaced is taking centre place among residents.
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- Roadworks preparations underway between Cox Heath and Fort Recovery
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Preparations are underway for casting works scheduled to take place on Thursday and Friday along the roadway between Cox Heath and Fort Recovery.
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- Environmental project supports the restoration of the Mangrove Boardwalk
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The Rotary Club of Tortola (RCT) says it has taken another meaningful step in preserving one of its longstanding environmental legacy projects with the installation of a new sign at the Roger Downing Mangrove Boardwalk in Paraquita Bay.
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- El Nino and other global events could affect food prices
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The people in the BVI could soon see an increase in the price of wheat and its byproducts.
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- Cline suggests Kenisha Forbes for the post
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline says this territory needs a good Financial Secretary at this time.
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- Hodge urges parents, educators to help new high school students feel included
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Social commentator Sandra Phillip Hodge is encouraging parents and educators to show greater empathy towards students, particularly those entering high school for the first time.
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- VIAA has plan for improvement, says Lettsome
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- At-large aspirant Levor Lettsome has criticised the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) initiative, arguing that the challenges currently facing the programme should have been anticipated.
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- Lettsome calls for shift from food baskets to targeted social assistance
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Virgin Islands Innovative Association (V.I.I.A.) leader and prospective At-Large candidate Levor Lettsome says the VIP Government is falling short in its efforts to support struggling families and should replace its food basket programme with a more targeted system of social assistance.
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- Penn says NDP will take its plan directly to residents
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Opposition Leader and National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Marlon Penn has accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration of lacking a clear plan for the territory, while positioning the NDP as an alternative ahead of the next election.
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- Minister Wheatley urges awareness of link between NCDs and Alzheimer’s
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley is urging residents to pay closer attention to the connection between noncommunicable diseases and Alzheimer’s disease as the Virgin Islands observes Alzheimer’s Month this September.
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- Hannah Hill Reservoir floor installation underway; Sabbath Hill next
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Work is progressing on the Hannah Hill Reservoir as the Government continues its programme to rehabilitate five reservoirs across the territory.
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- Educators urged to maintain clear expectations
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Students in the territory’s public secondary and primary schools return to the classrooms today to begin a new school year.
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- Mather calls for alternative revenue sources
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- At-large Representative Stacy Mather says the controversy surrounding proposed restrictions at The Baths and Devil’s Bay should prompt a broader discussion about strengthening the National Parks Trust and finding new ways to generate revenue from the Territory’s natural and historic assets.
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- Virtual workshop on climate funding opportunities
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) will host a virtual workshop today, Monday, September 7, to guide prospective applicants through its first-ever funding opportunities for climate change-related projects and capacity building.
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- Minister highlights funding opportunities for climate focused initiatives
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- 6:08
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- From talking about climate finance, to now placing it into the hands of communities in the territory.
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- Miss BVI 2026
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- 2:47:08
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Relive the excitement of Miss BVI 2026 as the pageant re-airs all the memorable moments from this year's showcase.
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- 284 News Saturday, September 5th, 2026
- Runtime
- 30:44
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Top stories:
- NPTVI looking into other options regarding access to the Baths
- Lawyer warns of dangerous precedent with Baths issue if implemented
- Premier speaks about impactful meetings on India Trade Mission
- Penn says public investigation into Govt’s $2.5m investment needed
- Vanterpool dissatisfied with the representation people are getting in the 4th
- Land distribution in Virgin Gorda expected to begin soon
- Flax-Brutus Questions Govt’s priorities for Virgin Gorda
- Business community unable to lobby government says Cline
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- Resident says civil servants are hindering progress
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A resident has questioned whether the Government of the Virgin Islands should be blamed for the pace of progress in the territory, while raising concerns about accountability and productivity within the public service.
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- Local Hairstylist giving back
- Runtime
- 6:08
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- BVI Hair Stylist Felicia Tonge has teamed up with other hairdressers and barbers to offer free hair services to students for the new school year.
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- High electricity bills fuel concerns over rising costs
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- 5:48
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Consumers continue to feel the pinch of the high electricity bills, however a Talk Show host shared that the government cannot subsidize electricity on a long term basis.
