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Cultural Emancipation Celebration in SCB slated for August Tuesday
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- With no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay on August Tuesday yet again, the void is being filled with a Cultural Emancipation Celebration from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Ebenezer Thomas Primary school grounds on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
NDP’s confidence in Marlon A. Penn 'not without merit’- Bishop John I. Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, said the party is confident and stands behind its Chairman, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).
‘The shoe the VI is trying to wear is too small for the foot’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the current system of government within which the Virgin Islands (VI) operates is not effective, as ministers are overwhelmed with massive portfolios and Opposition Members are unable to do much of anything.
1 arrested following gun & ammo find in Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 30-year-old man has been charged after a 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered during a routine overnight patrol in Fat Hogs Bay.
Tourist Board invites travellers to 'slow down' & save during 2026 'Unrushed Season'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- This summer and fall, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting travellers to embrace the destination’s Unrushed Season, a more relaxed time of year when fewer crowds, greater availability, and seasonal offerings make it a great time to experience the Virgin Islands at a slower pace.
Opposition Leader gives full support to make RDA permanent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), Leader of the Opposition, has thrown his support behind the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (Amendment) Bill that would transform the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) from a temporary body into a permanent agency responsible for delivering major development and infrastructure projects across the territory.
Spain crops Donald Trump out of World Cup celebrations
IRISH STAR
Both FIFA and Spain edited Donald Trump out of their social media images of the national team hoisting the World Cup trophy, prompting the White House's social media team to swiftly restore his presence in the photos.
USVI Senate declines to vote on new horseracing deal
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The Senate declined Tuesday to vote on the revised agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Southland Gaming, with eight of the 15 senators instead sending the measure to an Aug. 19 Committee of the Whole hearing and scheduling a Legislative Session for Aug. 21.
Protect students from alcohol @Emancipation Festival- Ministry of Education urges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is appealing to the Virgin Islands community to ensure students are protected this Emancipation Festival season by refraining from providing them with alcoholic beverages.
Death toll from Guyana ferry disaster continues to rise
BBC NEWS
The number of people known to have drowned after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night has risen to 53 as hopes of finding survivors dwindled.
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