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01/08/2024

The Art of a Distinguished Gentleman with Entrepreneur Sinclair Flemming

31/07/2024

In Today's News!

-FAHIE CONFIDENT ABOUT APPEAL IN CONVICTION
-CHURCH GRANTS USED TO INFLUENCE CHURCHES - WALWYN
-UPDATED CLOSED SEASONS FOR MARINE SPECIES ANNOUNCED
-2024 SOCA MONARCH CONTESTANTS SET FOR SHOWDOWN
-VI CREATIVE DIRECTOR TRAVIE ROZEA SHINES INTERNATIONALLY
-VG UNITED CROWNED THE 2024 FA CUP CHAMPIONS

31/07/2024

In a landmark decision, Jamaica’s Court of Appeal has ordered the release of renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, and his three co-accused.

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31/07/2024

Congratulations to the winner of our 2nd trivia question Juvan Davis!

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31/07/2024

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES ANNOUNCES UPDATED CLOSED SEASONS FOR MARINE SPECIES

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, led by Director Theodore James, has announced updated closed seasons for key marine species, including lobsters, conchs, and whelks. The new dates are legally binding under the Fisheries Regulations, 2003, and are set to protect marine biodiversity and pr...

31/07/2024

Tonight!!

31/07/2024

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE PREVENTION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN IN THE BVI

https://www.284media.com/local/2024/07/31/official-launch-of-the-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-campaign-in-the-bvi/

31/07/2024

Festival Glow Night : Soca Edition 2024

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Live Coverage of Festival Glow Night Soca Edition. Brought to you by 284 Media.

30/07/2024

Win a FREE festival ticket for the Wild Out Wednesday Night on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The winner of this trivia MUST collect by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday!

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30/07/2024

284 News: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

In today's news!

-2024 TORCHLIGHT PARADE IGNITES EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL
-70TH EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
-RESIDENTS ENJOYED THE RETURN OF DESTRA ON NIGHT 1
-VG UNITED CROWNED THE 2024 FA CUP CHAMPIONS
-2-DAY CULTURAL FOOD FAIR TO INCLUDE CULTURAL EXHIBITS
-DEAN GREENAWAY SPEAKS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPORTS

30/07/2024

Marcus "Young Blood" Mark was crowned the 2024 Calypso Monarch on Saturday night at the Festival Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.

Jhaka Wooding has the details.

30/07/2024

2024 TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND TRAMP IGNITES EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS

The 2024 Torchlight Parade and Tramp lit up the streets of Tortola on Monday evening, with residents donning white attire to celebrate the start of the 70th Emancipation Festival. The event, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, drew a vibrant crowd that paraded and danced to the lively fu...

30/07/2024

Pageant season in Tortola concluded Sunday night with the crowning of J'Adon George and Chanecia Pinnock as Mister and Miss Junior BVI 2024, respectively.

284 Media's Jhaka Wooding has the story.

30/07/2024

Congratulations to the winner of our trivia question Colene Penn !

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30/07/2024

Win a FREE festival ticket for the Festival Glow Night Soca Edition on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Winner of this trivia MUST collect by 5PM on Tuesday!

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30/07/2024

Live Coverage of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Opening Night

Live Coverage of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Opening Night. Brought to you by 284 Media,

29/07/2024

Live Coverage of the 2024 Torchlight Parade & Tramp

29/07/2024

284 News Monday July 29th 2024

In today's news!
-JAREEM TODMAN FATALLY SHOT ON SUNDAY
-MAN INJURED IN BAUGHERS BAY SHOOTING
-JAMAL FREEMAN FOUND DEAD IN A DINGHY
-GEORGE AND PINNOCK CROWNED MR AND MISS JR BVI
-NEW VI SHIPPING AND MARITIME AUTHORITY BOARD
-CULTURAL FOOD FAIR TO PRESENT VI CULINARY DELIGHTS
-YOUNG BLOOD CROWNED NEW CALYPSO KING
-PATRONS ENJOY GOSPEL FEST 2024

29/07/2024

Virgin Gorda United emerged victorious in a thrilling 2024 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Football Association (FA) Cup final, defeating league champions Wolues FC 2-1 on Sunday, July 28.

Kamal Haynes has the story.

29/07/2024

VG UNITED DEFEATS WOLUES TO BE CROWNED THE 2024 FA CUP CHAMPIONS

Virgin Gorda United emerged victorious in a thrilling 2024 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Football Association (FA) Cup final, defeating league champions Wolues FC 2-1 on Sunday, July 28. The match, held at the Greenland Football Stadium, showcased a high level of competition and skill, with both team...

29/07/2024

JAREEM TODMAN IDENTIFIED AS THE VICTIM OF SUNDAY’S FATAL SHOOTING

34-year-old Jareem Todman has been identified as the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal shooting near the Road Town Market Square on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the name in a media release on Monday, July 29, noting that Todman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was p...

29/07/2024

NEW VI SHIPPING AND MARITIME AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTED

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority has concluded its inaugural orientation session and is now a fully operational statutory board. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe in remarks said the session marked a piv...

29/07/2024

The final two members of the BVI Royal Court for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival have been crowned.

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29/07/2024

Live Coverage of BVI Gospel Fest 2024.

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Live Coverage of the BVI Gospel Fest, 2024

28/07/2024

Live Coverage of the Mister and Miss Junior British Virgin Islands 2024 Pageant

Live Coverage of the Mister and Miss Junior British Virgin Islands 2024 Pageant, Brought to you by 284 Media.

28/07/2024

POWER OUTAGE AND SYNERGY START STRONG IN NATIONAL FAST PITCH LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League championships kicked off with strong performances from Power Outage and defending champions Synergy, both securing victories in their respective divisions at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park on Friday. In the men’s champio...

28/07/2024

MAN INJURED IN BAUGHERS BAY SHOOTING; POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

A man is in stable condition at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after being shot in Baughers Bay on Saturday night. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media release on Sunday, detailing that it occurred near the Omar Hodge Fishing Wharf on July 27, 2024, short...

28/07/2024

UPDATE: JAMAL FREEMAN IDENTIFIED AS DECEASED FOUND IN DINGHY

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased male found in a dinghy near Great Camanoe on Saturday, July 27, as 29-year-old Jamal Freeman of Long Look. The RVIPF confirmed Freeman’s identity in a media release on Sunday, stating that his family has been notified and is...

28/07/2024

An early morning shooting on Sunday, July 28, 2024, has tragically claimed the life of a man near the Road Town Market Square.

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28/07/2024

EARLY MORNING SHOOTING IN ROAD TOWN LEAVES ONE DEAD

An early morning shooting on Sunday, July 28, 2024, has tragically claimed the life of a man in Road Town, near the Market Square area. The incident occurred under circumstances that are still under investigation. According to initial reports, the victim was seated inside a vehicle when the attack t...