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NSC supports increased police presence @festival events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) convened a special meeting today, August 7, 2026, under the chairmanship of Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Mrs R. Dancia Penn, OBE, KC.
Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta to continue with 'increased police presence'
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta, which is being held as part of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations, will continue despite the shooting incident that injured at least two people yesterday, August 6, 2026.
'We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming concern'- Omar’s VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Omar’s VG Restaurant has issued a statement on the early morning fire that destroyed the business along with Game Over, claiming that the fire did not originate at the restaurant.
2 high-powered rifles among firearms & ammo recovered by police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) has said it recovered three firearms and a substantial amount of ammunition from the streets over the past week from multiple locations.
UPDATE: Defreitas strikes silver; Makes VI history @CAC Games
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- Virgin Islands sprinter Beyonce A. Defreitas delivered a historic performance at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, winning the territory’s first-ever CAC medal in the Women’s 200 metres.
2 injured in shooting @ festival village in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Two people have been injured after a gunman opened fire at the festival village in Carrot Bay around 5:45 PM today, Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Airport on VG to reopen Friday, August 7
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise the travelling public that the Virgin Gorda International Airport will reopen at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026 following a brief operational closure.
Draft UN Resolution backs VI/UK constitutional negotiations
NEW YORK CITY, New York, USA- The Virgin Islands (VI) has welcomed a draft United Nations (UN) resolution backing constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) to advance the self-determination of the Territory.
$2.5M Delta Capital Ltd investment: Bishop Cline wants answers
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI — Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party, Bishop John I. Cline, has demanded greater transparency from the Virgin Islands Government over the investment of US$2.5 million in financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.
‘Every step, every challenge, every moment led here’- Asha A.S. Hyndman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2026 Asha A.S. Hyndman is expressing gratefulness after earning the prestigious and coveted title.
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