284 Media
PRUCE SEEKS TO CLARIFY DECISION AFTER PENDING COMMISSIONER SWAP
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- PRUCE SEEKS TO CLARIFY DECISION AFTER PENDING COMMISSIONER SWAP
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Governor Daniel Pruce has dismissed as "completely false" allegations that racism or sexism influenced his decision to replace Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool as head of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
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- 2025 Meridian Pan American Masters Championship-Court 2 day 3 Nov 15th
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- 42:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
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- 32:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
- Runtime
- 43:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships 2025: Court 3 Day 3 Nov 15th
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- 6:41:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 3 Nov 15th
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- 14:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 284 News Saturday, November 15th, 2025
- Runtime
- 30:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this weekend's news!
- PRUCE SEEKS TO CLARIFY DECISION AFTER PENDING COMMISSIONER SWAP
- TCI MP PRAISES BVI LEADERS AND CALLS FOR RESILIENCE AHEAD
- REGULATED BASKET OF GOODS PROGRAMME TO LAUNCH DECEMBER 1
- VI SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH JAMAICA AND HAITI THROUGH DISASTER RELIEF TELETHON
- FREEMAN CONTINUES TO EMBODY ELEGANCE, CONFIDENCE, AND NATIONAL PRIDE
- BUSINESSMAN ANSWERS JVD'S CALL FOR IMPROVED EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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- 2025 Meridian Pan American Masters Championship-Court 3 day 2 Nov 14th
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- 1:12:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Court 3 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships : Day 2 Nov 14th
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- 9:35:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 2 Nov 14th
- Runtime
- 9:44:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 284 News Friday, November 14th, 2025
- Runtime
- 29:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In today's news!
- PROTESTERS RALLY AGAIN AGAINST GOVERNOR'S DECISION ON RVIPF
- PRUCE SEEKS TO CLARIFY DECISION AFTER PENDING COMMISSIONER SWAP
- TCI MP PRAISES BVI LEADERS AND CALLS FOR RESILIENCE AHEAD
- GEORGE'S HOLLOW ROAD TO REOPEN ON MONDAY
- RYMER UNABLE TO GIVE COST AFTER YEAR OF WORKS
- BERTIE CAPTURES THE EXPERIENCE IN ONLINE VIDEOS
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- ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORKS UNDERWAY IN PARAQUITA BAY AND GEORGE'S HOLLOW
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Road improvement works are moving ahead in Paraquita Bay and George's Hollow, where crews continue major infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving drainage and road safety
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- $101.3M BACKS ROADS, UTILITIES AND 2026 AIRPORT PLAN
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The British Virgin Islands government has allocated $101.3 million to the Ministry of Communications and Works in its 2026 budget, a move Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley says will fund major upgrades to water infrastructure, roads, energy systems and the planned expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
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- OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS FUNDS WASTED ON LAVISH EVENTS
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- 5:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the government of wasting public funds, criticizing what he says are hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on entertainment events while seniors and vulnerable residents struggle with unmet needs.
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- REGULATED BASKET OF GOODS PROGRAMME TO LAUNCH DECEMBER 1
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government's regulated basket of goods programme.
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- 284 News Thursday November 13th 2024
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- 30:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In today's news!
- TEMPORARY SITE SET UP AS IRIS O'NEAL CLINIC UNDERGOES REPAIRS
- REGULATED BASKET OF GOODS PROGRAMME TO LAUNCH DECEMBER 1
- GOV'T TO MEET STAKEHOLDERS AS UPGRADE DELAYS LINGER
- OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS FUNDS WASTED ON LAVISH EVENTS
- DEATH TOLL RISES IN JAMAICA, 15 PEOPLE STILL MISSING FOLLOWING HURRICANE
- $101.3M BACKS ROADS, UTILITIES AND 2026 AIRPORT PLAN
- ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORKS UNDERWAY IN PARAQUITA BAY AND GEORGE'S HOLLOW
- PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES, MODERATE CHANCE OF SHOWERS FOR BVI
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 2 Nov 14th
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- 9:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 1 Nov 13th
- Runtime
- 59:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 1 Nov 13th
- Runtime
- 1:49:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 1 Nov 13th
- Runtime
- 42:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan American Masters Championship-Court 3 day 1 Nov 13th
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- 9:36:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2025 Meridian Pan-American Masters Championships Court 2: Day 1 Nov 13th
- Runtime
- 4:29:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- DISTRICT 6 GEARS UP FOR 2025 JOB FAIR WITH PRE-FAIR TRAINING SEMINAR
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has announced that over 20 employers are confirmed for the 2025 District 6 Job Fair set for November 21st at the New Testament Church of God Hall in Baughers Bay, with a mandatory enrichment seminar on November 14th to prepare job seekers for the event.
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- DR. WHEATLEY SAYS UNDER SECTION 97, THE GOVERNOR HOLDS FINAL AUTHORITY
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley says Governor Daniel Pruce acted within the powers granted to him under Section 97 of the Constitution in the Jacqueline Vanterpool matter, noting that while the Police Service Commission and National Security Council can advise, the final decision rests entirely with the Governor.
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- JUNIOR MINISTER UNVEILS FULL SCHEDULE FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM MONTH 2025
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Luce Hodge-Smith, has announced a packed slate of events for Culture and Tourism Month 2025.
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- FREEMAN CONTINUES TO EMBODY ELEGANCE, CONFIDENCE, AND NATIONAL PRIDE
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Miss Universe BVI 2025 Olivia Freeman continues to shine on the international stage in Thailand, captivating audiences with her elegance and confidence as she represents the Territory ahead of next Friday's Miss Universe grand finale. Here is a look at some of her recent appearances and the stunning photos she continues to share on her official facebook page where she shares her journey.
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- 284 News Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
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- 29:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In today's news!
- OUTGOING ACTING COMMISSIONER EXPRESSES GRATITUDE, CONFIDENCE, AND CONTINUED COMMITMENT
- CALLS GROW TO SUPPORT VANTERPOOL AFTER REMOVAL AS ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER
- DR. WHEATLEY SAYS UNDER SECTION 97, THE GOVERNOR HOLDS FINAL AUTHORITY
- JUNIOR MINISTER UNVEILS FULL SCHEDULE FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM MONTH 2025
- FREEMAN CONTINUES TO EMBODY ELEGANCE, CONFIDENCE, AND NATIONAL PRIDE
- ADAM MURRILLS EXCITED AHEAD OF MERIDIAN PANAM CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BVI
- DISTRICT 6 GEARS UP FOR 2025 JOB FAIR WITH PRE-FAIR TRAINING SEMINAR
- PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES AND SCATTERED SHOWERS EXPECTED ACROSS THE BVI
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- VIRGIN ISLANDERS PROTEST REMOVAL OF ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER
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- 6:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Residents of the Virgin Islands took to the streets yesterday to oppose Governor Daniel Pruce's decision to remove Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool.
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- GOVERNOR PRUCE SAYS DECISION ON VANTERPOOL BASED ON "EFFICIENCY" OF RVIPF
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Governor Daniel Pruce has defended his decision to end Jacqueline Vanterpool's acting tenure as Commissioner of Police
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- EXPANDED SUPPORT SERVICES FORM PART OF NEXT YEAR'S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to roll out a series of major healthcare upgrades and social support projects in 2026
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- VI SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH JAMAICA AND HAITI THROUGH DISASTER RELIEF TELETHON
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- 6:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The British Virgin Islands has rallied behind Jamaica and Haiti after Hurricane Melissa, raising over $100,000 through a national disaster relief telethon and deploying local support teams to assist recovery efforts.
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- Inaugural 284 Excellence Film Festival Hailed a Success
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- 13:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On the heels of the recent success of the inaugural 284 Excellence Film Festival, Film Commissioner Natalie Hodge visited the 284 Media Studio to reflect on the event and plans for its growth in a conversation with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding Donovan.
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- 284 News Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
- Runtime
- 32:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In today's news!
- GOVERNOR PRUCE SAYS DECISION ON VANTERPOOL BASED ON "EFFICIENCY" OF RVIPF
- VIRGIN ISLANDERS PROTEST REMOVAL OF ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER
- VI SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH JAMAICA AND HAITI THROUGH DISASTER RELIEF TELETHON
- EXPANDED SUPPORT SERVICES FORM PART OF NEXT YEAR'S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
- MODERATE SHOWERS EXPECTED AS MOISTURE MOVES ACROSS THE BVI
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- Premier Wheatley Rallies Crowd at “Hands Off Our Commissioner” Protest
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley delivered a fiery address at Monday’s “Hands Off Our Commissioner” protest, where crowds gathered in Road Town to denounce Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool and replace her with a foreign appointee, calling the move a blatant disregard for the will of the Virgin Islands people.
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- BUSINESSMAN ANSWERS JVD'S CALL FOR IMPROVED EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Businessman Lesmore Smith of Top Priority Security Services has donated a new ambulance to meet the long-standing medical needs of Anegada, a gesture Health Minister Vincent Wheatley hailed as a powerful example of public–private partnership in action.
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- WHEATLEY POINTS TO LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, BUSINESS REFORMS, AND SECTORAL INVESTMENTS
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Premier and Finance Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley says his government is focused on building a robust and diversified economy, citing legislative reforms and targeted investments aimed at boosting employment, strengthening fiscal stability, and enhancing long-term economic resilience.
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- CROSS-PARTY LEADERS JOIN HANDS IN SUPPORT OF ACTING COMMISSIONER VANTERPOOL
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- 4:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Residents rallied outside the Governor's Office at 3:30 p.m. today in protest of the decision to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool, with organizers declaring the action "unjust" and demanding that decisions about the Territory's leadership be made "by Virgin Islanders, for Virgin Islanders."
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- OPPOSITION TRIO SAYS SUDDEN CHANGE IN POLICE LEADERSHIP RAISES QUESTIONS
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The three-member Alliance is demanding that Governor Daniel Pruce explain why Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool was not confirmed in the role and instead directed to return to her post as Deputy Commissioner by November 18, calling the decision inconsistent with the Governor's previous public praise of her leadership.
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- Gearing Up for DEMA Show 2025
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- 12:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will make a splash at DEMA 2025, the world's largest dive trade show, held this year in Orlando, Florida. Representatives Kim Huish, President of the BVI Scuba Organization, and Alton Bertie, a BVIslander of many hats including being an avid diver and coral conservationist, will lead Team BVI at the prestigious event, aiming to showcase the territory's unique dive offerings and bolster its competitive edge in the global tourism market. They recently sat with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding Donovan and reflected on the importance of the engagement as diving is an integral part of the BVI’s Tourism Product.
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- 284 News Monday, November 10th, 2025
- Runtime
- 28:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- CROSS-PARTY LEADERS JOIN HANDS IN SUPPORT OF ACTING COMMISSIONER VANTERPOOL
- OPPOSITION TRIO SAYS SUDDEN CHANGE IN POLICE LEADERSHIP RAISES QUESTIONS
- UNCONFIRMED REPORTS SUGGEST RICHARD ULLGER'S NOMINATION WAS TURNED DOWN
- 2026 BUDGET FOCUSES ON FISCAL DISCIPLINE, DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING KEY SECTORS
- WHEATLEY POINTS TO LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, BUSINESS REFORMS, AND SECTORAL INVESTMENTS
- BUSINESSMAN ANSWERS JVD'S CALL FOR IMPROVED EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- MOISTURE KEEPS SKIES UNSETTLED OVER THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
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- WHEATLEY HAILS $1.7 MILLION PROJECT AS KEY STEP IN GOVERNMENT'S PUSH FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley says the planned Long Look Social Home Complex will provide a safe space for recovery, empowerment, and transition, describing the $1.7 million project as a cornerstone of the government's push toward social protection and inclusion.
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- TRAINING PREPARES LOCAL EDUCATORS TO PILOT 21ST-CENTURY, STEAM-ALIGNED LESSONS
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Educators in the Virgin Islands have completed training on the digital OECS Harmonised Primary Curriculum, a major step in transforming teaching and learning across the region under the OECS PEARL Project, which aims to modernize classrooms and strengthen student engagement through technology-driven instruction.
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- PREMIER CLAPS BACK AFTER OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS BUDGET FOCUSED ON FLUFF
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- 7:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has criticised Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley's 2026 Budget Address, saying it failed to tackle the "bread and butter" issues affecting Virgin Islanders — describing the presentation as "all froth and no Mauby." Premier Wheatley responded in a Press Conference on Friday afternoon.
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- 284 News Friday, November 7th, 2025
- Runtime
- 31:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In today's news!
- PREMIER WHEATLEY AND HON RYMER STAND WITH VANTERPOOL FOR COP
- PREMIER FORECASTS GDP GROWTH AND EASING INFLATION
- PREMIER CLAPS BACK AFTER OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS BUDGET FOCUSED ON FLUFF
- GEORGE'S HALLOW ROAD PROJECT IN FINAL PHASE
- TRAINING PREPARES LOCAL EDUCATORS TO PILOT 21ST-CENTURY, STEAM-ALIGNED LESSONS
- WHEATLEY HAILS $1.7 MILLION PROJECT AS KEY STEP IN GOVERNMENT'S PUSH FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION
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- EDUCATION MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH UNITE BVI TO TRAIN TEACHERS IN VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has teamed up with Unite BVI to introduce ClassVR technology to Virgin Islands classrooms.
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- THE INAUGURAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTED THE VIRGIN ISLANDS' GROWING FILM INDUSTRY
- Runtime
- 6:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The inaugural 284 Excellence Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend, capping several days of screenings and events that celebrated local and regional talent in film and storytelling. Here's a look at show things went down.
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- DR. JUNE SAMUEL APPLAUDS REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP ADVANCING BVI HEALTHCARE
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Acting Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority, Dr. June Samuel, has praised a $250,000 grant from the OECS Commission and Direct Relief, calling it a major boost toward building a more resilient and sustainable health care system in the Virgin Islands.
