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VICA recognises 249th anniversary of Emancipation
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) is celebrating 249 years of Emancipation with a wide range of activities.
St John Food Fair honouree Barbara Hendricks pays tribute to late Tortola mother
CRUZ BAY, St John, USVI- A woman with strong roots on Tortola, Barbara Hendricks, owner of a home-based bakery, was recognised as the honouree at the St John Food Fair in the US Virgin Islands on Monday, June 30, 2025.
‘Limit the use of flesh & feathers’ @ 2025 August Monday Parade- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for persons participating in the 2025 August Monday Parade to be more modest in their costume selection.
Governor Daniel Pruce to undergo shoulder surgery while in UK
LONDON, England, UK- Governor Daniel Pruce will undergo surgery on his shoulder while in the United Kingdom (UK).
Gov’t urged to find ways to honour the late Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former legislator Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for more initiatives to honour the late former legislator and cultural icon, Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, known affectionately as 'Miss P.'
Elvin G. Grant questions $7.25 minimum wage taking effect today
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant has said the cost of living and minimum wage in the Virgin Islands (VI) need to be looked at by the government.
Deputy Premier represents the VI at UN Ocean Conference in France
NICE, France- Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held in Nice, France.
Cocaine-laden vessel was chased into VI waters; 4 DR men charged- Acting CoP
OIL NUT BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cocaine-laden vessel that crashed into rocks at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda on June 17, 2025, had ended up in Virgin Islands waters after being chased by law enforcement authorities while in St Martin waters.
Murder accused Small Brent no longer in VI- ACoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Accused murderer Trinidadian John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is no longer in the Virgin Islands (VI), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has confirmed.
Ting a Ling 2 wins Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- Ting a Ling 2 emerged the winner of the 2025 Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race.
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