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Third District Back-to-School Giveaways set for August 31, 2025
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Businessman Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, will host the annual Back-to-School Giveaways in the Sea Cows Bay area this weekend.
VI featured 'prominently' @CARIFESTA XV- PS Joseph Smith-Abbott
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, Mr Joseph Smith-Abbott has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has received prominent exposure at CARIFESTA XV.
The Barefoot Trainer to conduct exclusive hospitality training series on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) will launch the Barefoot Trainer Hospitality Series on October 22, 2025, in Virgin Gorda.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola launches radio programme 'Rotary Spotlight'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) has introduced a new radio programme, aimed at inspiring volunteerism within communities across the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI sponsors Lincoln Park Young Professionals Caribbean Cocktail Party in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- With the Anegada Lobster Festival fast approaching, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is turning up the heat in Chicago, Illinois, to promote the Territory’s signature culinary celebration.
'We will fight for additional funding' for Education- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite a significant investment of approximately 16 million dollars into the education system of the Virgin Islands, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has indicated there may be a need to request additional funding from the government.
Patron dies after collapsing @CARIFESTA XV concert
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- A patron at CARIFESTA XV, who was rushed by emergency personnel to the hospital, has passed.
NATO scrambles warplanes after Putin submarine 'threatens' US aircraft carrier
DAILY EXPRESS
At least a dozen specialist NATO warplanes have been launched to search for a Russian submarine suspected of threatening an American aircraft carrier. Submarine-hunting P-8A Poseidons from the UK, US and Norway all flew over the Norwegian Sea, seemingly in search of a Russian sub.
Caribbean Health Leaders Gather in Antigua to Boost Emergency Preparedness
ANTIGUA NEWSROOM
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Caribbean health leaders are meeting in St. John’s this week to strengthen regional preparedness for public health emergencies.
Prime Minister Drew Stands With Oprah, Serena Williams, Aaron Pierre, And Other World Leaders As 2025 MIPAD Honoree
ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts- The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially unveiled its distinguished Cohort for its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, stands among a constellation of global icons whose extraordinary achievements have left an indelible mark on the world stage.

