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'Our duty is to ensure the road ahead remains strong'- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has urged the people of the Virgin Islands to take collective responsibility for building a safe, secure, and empowering society for future generations.
Filipino community Joins 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Filipino community proudly joined thousands of revelers in the 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in the Virgin Islands, celebrating freedom, heritage, unity, and cultural diversity. With the Philippine flag held high and smiles on their faces, participants represented the Philippines with pride as they took part in one of the territory’s most vibrant cultural events.
Premier Wheatley-led mission to India scheduled for August 24 to 31
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Final preparations are underway for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) upcoming four-city mission to India later this month.
Bajan man wanted in UK for sexual assault extradited
NATION NEWS
A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday.
Multiple athletes go missing after Commonwealth Games ends in Scotland
THE INDEPENDENT
Several athletes are currently "unaccounted for" following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Police Scotland said.
Gun fired during altercation @ Long Bay Beach
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- A firearm was discharged in a crowd during an altercation that started between two persons at Long Bay Beach on Beef Island this morning, Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
VI to host ECVA Senior Volleyball C/ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will host the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women Volleyball Championships from August 12 to 16, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Four Caribbean countries affected as US$20,000 Visa Bond programme made permanent
JAMAICA OBSERVER
WASHINGTON D.C, USA- A Visa Bond Programme requiring nationals from specific countries to pay up to US$20,000 before being granted a United States (US) Visa will become permanent on August 3 after what the US government says is a successful pilot.
Guyana gov’t ends MV Barima search & recovery exercise
CMC
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The Guyana government on Tuesday said that the search and recovery operations following the MV Barima tragedy, resulting in the deaths of 73 people and more than 30 others missing and presumed dead, have ended.
Thai footballer killed, 12 injured after lightning strikes during match
ASIA ONE
NARATHIWAT, Thailand- A football match in Narathiwat, Thailand, ended in tragedy after lightning struck and claimed the life of a Thai footballer while injuring 12 others.
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