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August 5th, 2026
'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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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.

August 5th, 2026
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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