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‘FriXXing Bullcrap!’ Hon Turnbull accuses Premier Wheatley of insulting Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has accused the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), of using offensive and insulting language towards three Opposition members during an informal sitting of the House of Assembly. The Premier has rejected the complaint, describing it as “much to do about nothing” and has refused to apologise to the offended members.
UN ECLAC urged to develop transformation strategy for Caribbean SIDS
DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) to develop a productive transformation strategy for the Caribbean that is tailored to the specific conditions and needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean whose economies rely primarily on services.
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
BBC NEWS
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused foreign leaders of exploiting the riots which erupted across the country on Saturday for electoral purposes.
History made in Bermuda to protect Sargasso Sea
DAILY HERALD SXM
HAMILTON, Bermuda--A passionate speech was delivered by the Minister of Public Works and Environment at the signing of landmark agreement for ocean conservation.
Father remains prime suspect as body of 6-y-o boy found in Berbice canal
CMC
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The Guyana Police Force says the father of a six-year-old child, whose body was found Tuesday among other debris near the canal by the sea dam in Bath Settlement, Berbice, is assisting their investigations.
Elections in Haiti on hold as gangs adapt to security crackdown
CARIBBEAN TODAY
NEW YORK, New York, USA- The United Nations Security Council was told on Monday that armed groups in Haiti are adapting to intensified security operations, stepping up reprisals against civilians and extending their reach into rural areas.
Russia frees U.S. citizen held since 2022 after plea from Trump
WASHINGTON POST
RST. PETERSBURG, Russia- U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was held by Russia since 2022, has been released and is on his way home to the U.S., President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Australian politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs
CBS NEWS
MELBOURNE, Australia- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack.
PLM ‘banking on’ coalition gov’t- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and the host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has speculated on the plan of former legislator and leader of the People’s Progressive Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool.
VI strengthens cruise industry partnerships @FCCA Conference
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), alongside the Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development (MTCSD), has returned from what has been billed as a productive week of strategic discussions and industry engagement at the 32nd Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show, held in Puerto Rico from October 12-16, 2026.
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