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284 Media suspends news service

- said it’s a necessary pause to reflect, renew & reimagine
Founded in 2018, 284 Media started to daily news broadcast, 284 News, actively in April 2020. Photo: 284 Media
284 Media announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Photo: 284 Media
284 Media announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Photo: 284 Media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 284 Media had announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

In a release posted to its social media page, 284 media said, “284 News has had the privilege of keeping the Virgin Islands informed, sharing our community’s stories and contributing to the national conversation…284 Media is pausing its news service, 284 News, including our weekly news roundup, daily news posts and news packages.”

Pausing to reflect, renew & reimagine

The media house said this pause is necessary for reflection, renewal and for  reimagining as they “develop new ways to report the news, tell your stories and facilitate national conversations that move our territory forward”.

284 Media expressed pride in the role 284 News played in public discourse across the Virgin Islands and said it looks forward to building on that legacy through new ways of engaging with the community and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue.

“To our viewers and followers, thank you for your loyalty and trust. To the dedicated journalists and crew who brought you every story, thank you for your talent, care and commitment. Your contributions have made this journey possible.”

This is not goodbye

284 Media said this is not goodbye. 

“We look ahead with optimism and look forward to sharing our next chapter with you when the time is right. In the meantime, 284 Media will continue to bring you the sports, entertainment and live coverage you enjoy. Thank you for being part of our story and for giving us the privilege of telling yours.”

Founded in 2018, 284 Media started its daily news broadcast, 284 News, in April 2020. 

20 Responses to “284 Media suspends news service”

  • Local (01/10/2026, 17:27) Like (41) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have they folded due to the economy? And why their employees left and sought jobs elsewhere?
    • Dead. Low energy. (01/10/2026, 19:28) Like (8) Dislike (79) Reply
      I always see them as dead, low energy, no personality, no creativity no controversy, too many nice people is a failure in anything, you need that mix, that rough edge, that toughness, that deep dicking investigator courageous, fearless, almost like Cindy...They never had those types..
  • PT 99 (01/10/2026, 17:28) Like (3) Dislike (35) Reply
    LONG LIVE VINO THE BEST
  • okay (01/10/2026, 17:32) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Wow. Things really bad
  • whistle blower (01/10/2026, 18:43) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    Even the news slow….. not for vino! Still standing
  • asking for a friend (01/10/2026, 19:58) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    First bvi platinum now 284 is the fake news g berry next?
    • Captain Obvious (02/10/2026, 08:59) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      platinum stil lexists, the site got a redesign and looks better than ever
  • Oldwife (01/10/2026, 21:51) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    That company cannot retain employees. The fish rots from the head.
    • Look closer (02/10/2026, 07:52) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Exactly!!! Staff leaving CCT everyday it so long since you hear they fire anybody cuz they cannot keep dem . Don’t look like anybody was left at 284 so they ain’t had no choice but close! someting wrong ontop
  • BuzzBvi (02/10/2026, 04:18) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are politicians allowed to own media companies.
  • Linda (02/10/2026, 05:19) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    It’s a tough loss for the community; 284 Media's coverage was invaluable. Their insights often shed light on local issues that others overlooked. Hoping new avenues can emerge from this! foodle
  • @ LINDA (02/10/2026, 07:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    YOU SAID CORRECTLY , AND NOW ẀE ARE AT THE MERCY OF BLACK TRUMP , A LOT OF PEOPLE'S COMMENTS WILL NOT BE SEEN AND ONLY HIS WILL DRAMATIZED STORIES WILL BE SEEN WHICH WILL BE WHATEVER HE CAN DREAM UP AND EMBELISHED , MODIFIED & ENHANCED TO SUIT HIMSELF AS USUAL , AS ALL BULLY DOES / HE WILL BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD ON HIS THRONE HOLLERING OUT - " I AM , IN FULL CONTROL OF YOUR MINDS , BODY & SOULS " AND WE WILL HAVE TO ADRESS HIM AS * YOUR MAJESTY *
  • Noel (02/10/2026, 07:54) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Once vino is jamming that’s all I need
  • The Great Z (02/10/2026, 08:56) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    ZBVI is the the one and only real news in the BVI. All they have to do is transition that to online news.
  • @ @ @ TRY READING WHAT YOU WROTE (02/10/2026, 12:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    AND READING WHAT I WROTE , MAYBE YOU'LL GET THE MESSAGE , IF NOT LEAVE IT ALONE / OTHER PEOPLE GOT THE MESSAGE , ESPECIALLY THOSE WHOSE COMMENTS GETS BLOCKED OR NOT SHOWN ON THE YELLO SITE ( BUT AS YOU SAY , IT WILL BE A TOUGH LOSS ~
  • Slowski (02/10/2026, 13:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino needs to change their website host. The worst
  • MY OPINION (03/10/2026, 06:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad, but ever since that bajan guy left, the quality and consistency started to decline. Hopefully they can regroup and come back better.
  • ausar (04/10/2026, 19:59) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The problem with many media houses in this country is that many commenters are just too shallow in their thoughts..too careful, as not to ruffle any feathers!
    And these are the types of thoughts, that are allowed to be printed, rather freely!

    The news must be biased, at all times..Comparing the pros and cons of sources, and not, silencing opposition!

    It has always been Ausars position NOT, to accept the status quo, regardless of whose side it protects!

    I've supported VINO since it's inception,literally, and truly, and I'm proud to say that Vino, has, well, become quite an interesting source for productive mediums, and discourses!!!

    VINO, THEE.SHALL.CONTINUE!


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