284 Media
Premier says BVI Pursuing Full CARICOM Membership, Without Free Movement
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- Premier says BVI Pursuing Full CARICOM Membership, Without Free Movement
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the Virgin Islands is actively pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as regional leaders gathered in St. Kitts for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government.
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- Rymer Calls for More Collaboration Among Technology Driven Sectors
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer has advocated for more collaboration between the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, TRC, Tourism and Financial Services Sector, given how they are inextricably linked by technology.
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- Miss Teen BVI Maya Marcellin Continues to Impress in Nicaragua
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Miss Teen British Virgin Islands, Maya Marcellin continues to represent the territory well at the Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua and looking absolutely stunning while doing so.
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- NSC Considering PSC Recommendation for Top COP
- Runtime
- 4:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The National Security Council (NSC) is in the process of considering a recommendation from the Police Service Commission as to its choice for Commissioner of Police. Governor Daniel Pruce told a press conference earlier this week that the PSC has completed its work and made a recommendation in December last year.
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- Talk Show Host Says Updated Population Data Critical for Informed National Decisions
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is raising fresh concerns about the territory’s ability to effectively plan for the future without clear, up-to-date data and defined regulatory limits.
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- Interim Commissioner Says Increased Enforcement Efforts Will Be Visible to the Public
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- More will be done to curb violent crimes, that’s the word from interim commissioner of police Richard Ullger.
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- Mather Believes Water and Electricity Merger Will Bring Better
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather has expressed confidence that merging the BVI Electricity Corporation with the Water and Sewerage Department will deliver positive results for the territory's water infrastructure.
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- HLSCC Revives Performing Arts Series
- Runtime
- 14:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding Donovan sits with HLSCC Events Coordinator Linette Baa to discuss the return of the HLSCC Performing Arts Series, headlined by internationally acclaimed Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr., on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. The event is sponsored by UniteBVI and JOMA Properties.
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- RVIPF Reports Crime Largely Stabilised with just 1% Rise
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Illegal firearms were used in every murder and attempted murder recorded in 2025, according to new figures released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, highlighting the growing grip of gun violence despite an overall stabilisation in crime.
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- Commentator Urges Deeper Love Among Black People
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Social commentator and talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is calling for deeper love and unity among Black people, using the observance of Black History Month as a backdrop for his message.
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- Friday Calls for Deeper Regional Cooperation while Persad-Bissessar Raises Concerns
- Runtime
- 7:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Contrasting tones from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago highlight differing visions for the bloc’s future.
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- Permanent Astro Turf installation at Pier Park Begins
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park begins works today on the installation of the permanent Astro Turf surface at the Lawn. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Zoe Walcott stated that this upgrade represents a significant and long-planned enhancement to one of the Pier Park’s most utilized community spaces.
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- Backlogs and Procedural Challenges within the Courts Impacting Efficiency of RVIPF
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The growing volume of low-level and summary offences is creating mounting strain on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
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- Ullger to Lead RVIPF Through Reforms until Mid-Year
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is still undergoing a period of change as the quest to find a permanent commissioner of police continues.
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- Radar Installation and Boosted 2026 Funding Headline Security Push
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Governor Daniel Pruce has detailed a series of major security initiatives now underway across the Virgin Islands.
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- Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. Releases 8-Year Report
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Citing a commitment to openness and transparency, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. has released a compilation of eight "Year in Office" reports covering the period since he assumed the role.
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- Penn says BVI Not Unlocking its Full Tourism Potential
- Runtime
- 5:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has said the British Virgin Islands is failing to unlock its full potential, particularly in the area of tourism development.
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- Commentator Says Bureaucratic Delays at UK Level Hindering Progress
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Talk show host and social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is calling on Governor Daniel Pruce to engage the United Kingdom in dialogue to advance the territory's airport expansion plans.
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- NDP to Announce Candidates in a Couple of Months
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Interim President of the National Democratic Party, NDP Bishop John Cline says they would be rolling out their candidates to contest the next General Election in a couple of months.
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- ESHS Plagued with Air Conditioning Problems, Lack of Water and Other Issues
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Minister of Education Sharie De Castro has announced that they are addressing a number of issues at the Elmore Stoutt High School which were not factored into when the new building was constructed.
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- Gearing Up for Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026
- Runtime
- 8:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Events Coordinator Yohance Smith recently paid a visit to the 284 Media studio to share the details of the next event of the BVI Food Fete calendar, Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026. He spoke with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding Donovan in this featured interview.
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- NDP Delegates to Decide Who Leads in Next General Election
- Runtime
- 6:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Current Leader of the National Democratic Party, NDP Marlon Penn is confident they can govern the affairs of the territory. That confidence was displayed by Penn when he appeared on the Talking Points Programme on Monday evening.
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- Mock Sitting Held in the Presence of UK House Speaker
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Young leaders of the British Virgin Islands took center stage on Thursday during a Youth Sitting of the House of Assembly.
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- All about the BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship
- Runtime
- 28:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Political Economy Officers at the BVI Hong Kong Office Kyla Forbes and Ronn Grant speak on the BVI Asia Abroad Schorlarhip Programme amid ongoing applications for the next cohort of scholars.
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- BVI Remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson as a Global Voice for Justice Who Once Stood Among Us
- Runtime
- 6:42
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- Premier and Minister Rymer Commended for Delivering on Sewerage Project in EE/LL
- Runtime
- 6:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn, Minister for Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Sharie de Castro and Deputy Premier Julian Fraser have welcomed the commissioning of the Long Look Sewerage Pump Station, describing it as a significant step forward for residents of the East End, and evidence of the government moving forward.
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- Speakers Encourage Students to Embrace Identity
- Runtime
- 5:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continued its Spirit Week celebrations on Tuesday with a Youth Explosion Youth Empowerment Workshop, aimed at equipping students with practical guidance and inspiration as they navigate college life and prepare for adulthood.
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- Cruise Visitors Facilitate High Tourism Arrivals
- Runtime
- 4:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr. Natalio Wheatley has hailed the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park as one of the beacons of BVI's tremendous showing recent times. He has pushed back at the critics saying Cruise Visitors have helped to enhance their overnight arrivals.
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- Cline Lists Balanced Billing as An Example
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Talk show Host Claude Skelton Cline is calling on government to speedily address the problems associated with the National Health Insurance- NHI.
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- Join VI Motors on Friday 20th February 2026 from 8:00 AM for the NAPA & Topdon Tool Show
- Runtime
- 8:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Join VI Motors on Friday 20th February 2026 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at their Flagship Store in Duff’s Bottom for a full day dedicated to the automotive industry!
Explore professional-grade TOPDON and NAPA Tools & Equipment — including diagnostic scanners, programming kits, tool kits, and the latest workshop technology designed to make your job easier, faster, and more accurate.
Whether you're a mechanic, technician, electrician, bodyman, fleet operator, or auto enthusiast — this event is for YOU!
Come see live demonstrations, ask questions, and discover the tools that will take your workshop to the next level.
📍 Duff’s Bottom
🗓 February 20, 2026
⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM
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- Hoyle Says Strengthened UK–Overseas Territories Partnership Vital
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, delivered an address to the House of Assembly on Tuesday, underscoring efforts to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories.
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- Premier Defends Government's Priorities as Sewerage Project Becomes Reality
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Declaring "promise made, promise kept," Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government remains focused on delivering for the people, despite criticism from some quarters.
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- Government Covers Sewerage Connection Fees in Long Swamp until December
- Runtime
- 5:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Government officials on Tuesday commissioned the Long Look Sewerage Pump Station, marking what leaders described as a long-awaited milestone for the community.
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- Resident Voice Safety Concerns Over Transitional Centre
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Residents have raised concerns about safety following plans to construct a transitional centre in their community to house persons in need.
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- In her own words – Maya Marcellin
- Runtime
- 13:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2026 and 2026 Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen, Maya Marcellin, shares her journey to capturing two prestigious titles in less than a year. She also discusses her plans to advance her platform, “Eat Well. Move Well. Live Well,” and her preparations for the Miss Teen Universe Pageant.
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- Government Pushes Collective Action
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Calling for unity and shared responsibility, the Premier announced the launch of a community engagement project aimed at inspiring residents to take an active role in strengthening their communities.
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- Premier and Opposition Leader Welcome House of Commons Speaker
- Runtime
- 5:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Premier and Opposition Leader have both extended welcomes to UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, who is visiting the British Virgin Islands for three days.
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- Vincent Wheatley Voices Full Confidence in Dr Natalio Wheatley
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With general elections in the British Virgin Islands expected next year, 2027, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has publicly thrown his support behind Premier Natalio Wheatley, expressing strong confidence in his leadership.
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- Premier Highlights Changing Sports Landscape
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With the Greenland Field now in its first phase of completion, discussions about the future of sports in the community have begun to surface.
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- Six Scholarships Per District to Support Students Pursuing Marine and Construction Studies
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Education Minister Sharie de Castro revealed that six scholarships will be available in each district starting next month.
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- Walwyn Accuses Government of Hypocrisy in the Post of CEO of BVIHSA
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Leader of the Opposition and representative for the Sixth District -Myron Walwyn believes the territory's institutions are being undermined with government's refusal to accept the board's decision to appoint Dr June Samuel as CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority.
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- Sewerage Upgrade Project Set for Commissioning in East End/Long Look
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A major step toward improving sanitation infrastructure in East End/Long Look is set to move forward on Tuesday. More in this report…
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- Resident Raises Environmental Concerns Over Brandywine Bay Development
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Concerns about the potential effects of development on wildlife in Brandywine Bay surfaced during a recent community discussion. More in this report….
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- Gearing up forBVI Arbitration Week 2026
- Runtime
- 22:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- CEO of BVI International Arbitration Centre Shan Greer shares the details on upcoming BVI Arbitration Week to be held from 23-27 March, 2026, in a Featured Interview with 284Media's Jhaka Wooding-Donovan
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- Hundreds of Applications Under Review as Apprenticeship Interest Remains Low
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Stacey Mather is calling for improvements to the RATED programme as demand for opportunities continues to grow across the territory.
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- Unsuccessful Applicants may be Reconsidered for Agri Grants when More Funding is Available
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The government says plans are in place to boost the agriculture sector this fiscal year. Details in this report…
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- Cindy Rosan Challenges Premier Over 'Dreams' Without Timelines at District Meeting
- Runtime
- 4:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Local social commentator Cindy Rosan pressed Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley for concrete answers on development plans during a recent district meeting, questioning the lack of visible progress.
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- Skelton Cline Claims Cabinet Appointing a Foreign National Over Dr. June Samuel
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A Talk Show host is taking issue with the proposed appointment of a non-national to the post of Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority over Dr June Samuel.
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- Useful Information Gathered as BVI Gets Ready for Constitution Negotiations
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently made a stopover in the Turks and Caicos Islands on his way home from the World Government Summit in Dubai. On his return, during an interview with Chief Protocol Officer Kareem Nelson Hull, Premier Wheatley said he wanted to have a firsthand look of certain developments in that Overseas Territory, especially as the Virgin Islands is getting ready for constitutional negotiations.
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- Premier Pushes Tourism Diversification after Record 1.2m Visitor Arrivals
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Following a record-breaking year for tourism in 2025, the Virgin Islands Government says it is moving to diversify its tourism product, with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley outlining plans to expand development beyond traditional hotspots.
