284 Media
MSIRA raises alarm over spike on vessel groundings
- Title
- MSIRA raises alarm over spike on vessel groundings
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) is urging vessel owners and operators to exercise greater navigational awareness following a rise in vessel-grounding incidents in Virgin Islands waters.
- Title
- Mrs. BVI 2024 shares story of survival
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Mrs. BVI 2024, Rhonda Victor Pinnock, delivered a powerful and deeply personal message on Monday as she appeared on the programme Talking Points to discuss her experience with domestic abuse and the steps needed to prevent others from facing similar situations.
- Title
- Companies shine at BVI Finance Awards-They elevate BVI on global stage
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- BDO has won the Accounting Firm of the year while the Association of Compliance Officers has won the Association firm of the year during the BVI Finance Awards last week.
- Title
- Get rid of the shigidy – Territory is constipated economically and politically opines Talk Show Host
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline says the people in the BVI must continue fighting to gain political status.
- Title
- Christmas Pageant Set for Sunday
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Francis Lettsome Primary prepares for second ‘Angel of Christmas’ pageant.
- Title
- Reminiscing on the 2025 Lobster Festival
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Looking back at some of the highlights from the 2025 Anegada Lobster Fest
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- 284 News Saturday, December 6th, 2025
- Runtime
- 30:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In this weekend's news!
- PENALTIES RISE FOR SPEEDING, TINT, NOISE AND HELMETS
- INTERIM ACTING COMMISSIONER ULLGER ISSUES FIRST PUBLIC MESSAGE
- BVIAA ASSESSES IMPACT, EYES NEW REGIONAL PARTNERS
- WHEATLEY SAYS VI WILL EXPAND GLOBAL NETWORKS IN 2026
- JMC COMMUNIQUE CITES DEFENCE, SECURITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION
- PICKERING HIGHLIGHTS TRUST FUND, URGENT ADAPTATION NEEDS
- LEADERS HAIL THE DIGITAL HARMONISED PRIMARY CURRICULUM AS A MAJOR MILESTONE
- Title
- One Young World Interview
- Runtime
- 30:47
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Unite BVI Foundation, in partnership with Virgin Unite, advertised a selection process to choose one young leader aged 18-26 as the British Virgin Islands' first delegate to the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich, Germany. The event was an Impact Challenge with applications open to emerging leaders from the BVI. Nicoy Hendrickson was selected as the delegate following this process.
- Title
- 284 News Friday, December 5th, 2025
- Runtime
- 29:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- PREMIER HAILS LATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR'S SERVICE
- INTERIM ACTING COMMISSIONER ULLGER ISSUES FIRST PUBLIC MESSAGE
- LEADERS AFFIRM SOLIDARITY AS UN-LISTED TERRITORIES
- BVIAA ASSESSES IMPACT, EYES NEW REGIONAL PARTNERS
- WILLOCK, FORBES TEAM UP FOR CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVENT
- LEADERS HAIL THE DIGITAL HARMONISED PRIMARY CURRICULUM AS A MAJOR MILESTONE
- Title
- NOEL LLOYD ROAD AND NOTTINGHAM ESTATE ROAD WORKS UNDERWAY
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Communication and Works continues its series of road improvement projects across Noah Lloyd Road and Nottingham Estate.
- Title
- JMC COMMUNIQUE CITES DEFENCE, SECURITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to defending the sovereignty and security of the British Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories, according to a Joint Ministerial Council communique that also emphasized self-determination, maritime security and coordinated efforts to address rising crime and migration challenges.
- Title
- MINISTRY SAYS EVERY CHILD'S UNIQUENESS BRINGS "MAGIC"
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Education is marking Special Education Week by celebrating diverse learning abilities under the theme "I Lead, I Learn, I'm Different, and That's My Superpower," highlighting student achievements and promoting a more inclusive, supportive learning environment.
- Title
- PICKERING HIGHLIGHTS TRUST FUND, URGENT ADAPTATION NEEDS
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- With the British virgin Islands situated in the prime Hurricane region like many other Eastern Caribbean States disaster Preparedness through necessary funding is a must.
- Title
- 284 News Thursday, December 4th, 2025
- Runtime
- 28:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- WHEATLEY SAYS VI WILL EXPAND GLOBAL NETWORKS IN 2026
- JMC COMMUNIQUE CITES DEFENCE, SECURITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION
- PICKERING HIGHLIGHTS TRUST FUND, URGENT ADAPTATION NEEDS
- NOEL LLOYD ROAD AND NOTTINGHAM ESTATE ROAD WORKS UNDERWAY
- MINISTRY SAYS EVERY CHILD'S UNIQUENESS BRINGS "MAGIC"
- URGES SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN FIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Title
- Anika Christopher Represents the BVI in Samarkand
- Runtime
- 13:39
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Anika Christopher reflects on representing the British Virgin Islands at the 14th UNESCO Youth Forum in Samarkand, sharing insights from engaging with young leaders worldwide on climate action and social impact.
- Title
- 123 STUDENTS PLACED ACROSS PUBLIC SERVICE, PRIVATE SECTOR
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Office of the Deputy Governor has relaunched its Winter Apprenticeship Programme, placing a record 123 students in public- and private-sector roles for the December 2025 session as part of the Territory's ongoing effort to strengthen youth workforce development.
- Title
- CFATF RATES TERRITORY COMPLIANT WITH ALL 40 FATF RULES
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The British Virgin Islands is now rated compliant or largely compliant with all 40 Financial Action Task Force recommendations after addressing every technical deficiency identified in its 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report, according to an upgraded assessment approved by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force.
- Title
- PENALTIES RISE FOR SPEEDING, TINT, NOISE AND HELMETS
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is advising motorists that the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025 is now in force, bringing higher fines and new offences aimed at improving road safety and modernising traffic enforcement across the Territory.
- Title
- CAL SUSPENDS BVI FLIGHTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10TH 2026
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Caribbean Airlines is set to scale back parts of its regional network, announcing the suspension of two routes.
More details in this report….
- Title
- 284 News Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
- Runtime
- 27:16
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- SHOTS FIRED, NO INJURIES
- CLINE SAYS QUALIFIED LOCALS STILL NOT CONFIRMED
- CAL SUSPENDS BVI FLIGHTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10TH 2026
- PENALTIES RISE FOR SPEEDING, TINT, NOISE AND HELMETS
- CFATF RATES TERRITORY COMPLIANT WITH ALL 40 FATF RULES
- 123 STUDENTS PLACED ACROSS PUBLIC SERVICE, PRIVATE SECTOR
- PUBLIC AWAITS COST-OF-LIVING RELIEF PROMISED BY PREMIER
- INCREASING INSTABILITY TO RAISE SHOWER CHANCES ACROSS BVI BY TOMORROW
- Title
- 284 News Monday, December 1st, 2025
- Runtime
- 28:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- EXPERT APPOINTED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BEGINS TWO-WEEK REVIEW
- TECHNICAL TEAM SAYS REFORMS NEEDED TO MOVE PROJECTS FORWARD
- WHEATLEY VOWS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ON UBER SOCA EVENT
- GONSALVES' ULP WILL HANDOVER POWER FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2001
- PREMIER WHEATLEY URGES UK TO SUPPORT, NOT OVERRIDE, DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES
- A CAUTIONARY NOTICE FOR MOTORISTS TRAVELLING ALONG RIDGE ROAD
- Title
- UK security specialist arrives
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Following last month prison break an United Kingdom prison security and risk-management expert has arrived in the Virgin Islands.
- Title
- Premier Promises Uber Soca Repor
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is again pledging to release an economic analysis of a government-backed event—this time the Uber Soca Cruise street party—despite past promises for similar reports on major festivities that have yet to materialize.
- Title
- JMC Talks Target Finance Flexibility
- Runtime
- 5:06
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Virgin Islands government is asking the United Kingdom to adjust key financial ratios under the Protocols for Effective Financial Management, saying several planned projects could push the Territory out of compliance as discussions continue at the Joint Ministerial Council in London.
- Title
- JMC comes to an end
- Runtime
- 5:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Premier urged the United Kingdom to act as a partner, rather than an overseer, in strengthening democratic governance across the Overseas Territories, warning that democracy cannot be protected by imposing autocratic measures.
- Title
- LEADERS PUSH AIRPORT PLANS IN UK
- Runtime
- 8:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley and his ministerial team continued high-level talks in the United Kingdom this week, meeting with the Speaker of the House of Commons and engaging in Joint Ministerial Council discussions that included updates on the Territory's planned airport expansion.
- Title
- ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK FRIDAY
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CCT has launched its slate of Black Friday deals, rolling out major discounts on smartphones, internet bundles and other tech as the company aims to offer more affordable upgrades for holiday shoppers.
- Title
- WHEATLEY HIGHLIGHTS PRODUCTIVE BILATERAL TALKS
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Premier appears to be having a productive trip as he continues to provide daily updates on his meetings in the United Kingdom
- Title
- NEW LEADERSHIP FOR NURSES COUNCIL
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Health ministry has appointed four seasoned healthcare professionals to the Nurses and Midwives Council, strengthening the body responsible for regulating nursing and midwifery practice across the Virgin Islands.
- Title
- Gearing up for the 2025 Anegada Lobster Festival
- Runtime
- 13:29
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- One of the BVI’s most anticipated culinary events, the Anegada Lobster Festival, takes place this weekend. Events Coordinator at the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, Yohance Smith stopped by the studio to share the details of this year’s event in an interview with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding.
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- 284 News Thursday November 27th 2024
- Runtime
- 29:23
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news -
• PREMIR SPEAKS ON REGIONAL SUPPORT AT JMC
• FOUR APPOINTED TO NURSES COUNCIL FOR 3-YEAR TERM
• AIRPORT EXPANSION, OT TIES AMONG MAJOR AGENDA ITEMS
• CCT LAUNCHES BLACK FRIDAY DEALS INCLUDING FREE IPHONE 17 PRO
• PASSING SHOWERS EXPECTED AS BRISK WINDS MOVE ACROSS BVI
- Title
- Grown and Litt for NYE
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Organisers have unveiled a star-studded mix of local and regional performers for the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park New Year's Eve event.
- Title
- Govt Updates AML Action Plan
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Virgin Islands government has updated its National Strategic Action Plan to strengthen implementation of the Territory's 2024–2026 AML/CFT/CPF strategy, signalling what officials say is a renewed commitment to meeting global standards and protecting the Territory's financial system.
- Title
- Zonta Pins HOA Members
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Members of the House of Assembly received orange pins from the Zonta Club of Tortola as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, a gesture Speaker Corine George-Massicote says reflects the Territory's commitment to ending violence against women and girls
- Title
- Diaspora Gathering Held in London
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Virgin Islands government hosted its annual Diaspora Gathering at BVI House in London, where Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley highlighted the crucial role of overseas Virgin Islanders in national development as the Territory prepares for the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council.
- Title
- 284 News Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
- Runtime
- 29:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In the news today -
• LONDON EVENT FUELS DIALOGUE BEFORE JMC MEETINGS
• HOUSE MEMBERS JOIN 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM CAMPAIGN
• ARTISTE LINEUP UNVEILED FOR CBRTPP NEW YEAR'S EVE
• GOVT REFINES AML/CFT DELIVERABLES AND SUPERVISION
• EVENT SHOWCASES VI HERITAGE, TRADITIONS AND CREATIVITY
• PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH MODERATE CHANCE OF SHOWERS ACROSS
BVI
- Title
- Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Jamaica is mourning the death of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, the 81-year-old cultural icon whose music and film career helped propel Jamaican culture onto the world stage.
- Title
- IFCs Face New Global Pressures
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- With global markets volatile, cyber threats rising and geopolitical divides deepening, BVI Finance CEO Elise Donovan has described how international financial centres now face a new era of pressure, challenged the myth of a "level playing field," and explained why investors and businesses are beginning a clear shift toward jurisdictions that offer genuine quality.
- Title
- Wheatley Opposes Ullger Appointment
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has raised concerns over the recent decision to appoint Richard Iluger as Acting Commissioner of Police, replacing Jacqueline Vanterpool, who has been reassigned to her substantive post as Deputy Commissioner. The move prompted public protests across the Virgin Islands, with residents questioning the rationale behind the sudden change, linking it to racism and sexism
- Title
- Premier Defends Uber Soca Investment
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against criticism from Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn, who described the Uber Soca Cruise as "just another party" and accused the government of squandering public resources.
- Title
- 284 News Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news -
- ER APPOINTMENT WAS PASSED DUE PROCESS
- DEPUTY GOVERNOR ARCHER APPOINTED ACTING GOVERNOR DURING
PRUCE'S ABSENCE
- PREMIER CALLS UBER SOCA "WORTH IT" FOR VI EXPOSURE
- BVI FINANCE CEO SAYS MARKETS SHIFTING TOWARD QUALITY
- JAMAICA AND THE WORLD MOURN THE PASSING OF REGGAE LEGEND
- DAKARI URGES YOUTH TO SEE WHAT'S POSSIBLE AT ANY AGE
- BRIEF CLOUDS MAY INTERRUPT OTHERWISE FAIR WEATHER
- Title
- LIVE | Women U17 International Friendly BVI vs USVI
- Runtime
- 2:07:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Women U17 International Friendly BVI vs USVI A.O. Shirley Recreational Ground
- Title
- 284 News Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
- Runtime
- 30:22
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In this weekend's news!
- ULLGER SWORN IN AS INTERIM ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER
- CLINE DISAPPOINTED YET UNDETERRED AFTER WEAK TURNOUT
- MINISTER SAYS OVER 4,000 WITH DIABETES, MANY UNDIAGNOSED
- CULTURE MONTH ACTIVITIES HEAT UP WITH FUNGI FEST AT PIER PARK
- Title
- 284 News Friday, November 21st, 2025
- Runtime
- 28:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- STUDENTS DEBATE GOVERNANCE REFORMS AT SPECIAL HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SITTING
- BVISHA SAYS FLU SEASON CONTRIBUTING TO HIGH VOLUME AT ER
- FAKE VISMA SITE PROMPTS WARNINGS, PROBE UNDERWAY
- CLINE CHALLENGES PREMIER'S DECISION TO HALT COMMERCE
- SIX DEAD, NINE CONFIRMED CASES RECORD IN LEPTOSPIROSIS OUTBREAK
- PADMORE PUSHES STRONGER MARINE SAFETY AND NEW TOOLS
- STABLE AIR MASS KEEPS CONDITIONS CALM ACROSS VI
- Title
- 112 OFFICERS TRAINED AS RVIPF STRENGTHENS OUTREACH
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Deputy Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is renewing its commitment to community-based policing, announcing the relaunch of the Community Policing Unit as part of a broader effort to rebuild public trust and strengthen relationships with residents.
- Title
- MINISTER HIGHLIGHTS AUTHENTICITY AS KEY TO CULTURE MONTH
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism is urging residents to stay true to their cultural roots as the territory celebrates Culture and Tourism Month 2025.
More details in this report….
- Title
- 284 News Thursday November 20th 2024
- Runtime
- 28:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- WHEATLEY SAYS GOVERNOR'S DECISION UNDERMINES SUCCESSION
- CLINE DISAPPOINTED YET UNDETERRED AFTER WEAK TURNOUT
- 112 OFFICERS TRAINED AS RVIPF STRENGTHENS OUTREACH
- CLIMATE CHANGE TRUST FUND GAINS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BACKING
- DIAMOND–CHALWELL EASTATE WATER UPGRADE MOVES TO NEXT STAGE
- FORECASTERS EXPECT MOSTLY DRY SKIES WITH MILD WINDS
- Title
- THE DIGITAL UPGRADE MAKES THE TERRITORY'S LAWS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Virgin Islands has launched its revamped online laws platform, laws.gov.vg, making the territory's legislation free and easy to access.
More details in this report….
- Title
- WHEATLEY, WALWYN HONOUR PIONEERS AT RECOGNITION CEREMONY
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The territory's political leaders reflected on the Virgin Islands' democratic journey during a Recognition Ceremony for local pioneers.
More details in this report….
- Title
- FREEMAN CONTINUES TO SHINE - MISS UNIVERSE BVI CONTINUES TO IMPRESS AHEAD OF CORINATION
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2025, Olivia Freeman continues to represent the territory well and looking absolutely stunning while doing so. Here's a look at some of her recent appearances in the final week of competition.
