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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.
White Bay experiences Sargassum seaweed invasion
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A thick mat of Sargassum seaweed has moved into the western half of White Bay, the “Soggy side” famed for the Soggy Dollar Bar, turning the usual scene into a navigation headache for boaters and raising concerns among local businesses.
Omar's & Game Over destroyed by fire on Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A massive fire has destroyed at least two business establishments on Virgin Gorda.
Kurt A.G. Menal appointed CEO of Antigua's VC Bird International Airport
ST JOHN'S, Antigua- Three months after suddenly resigning as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), St Lucia national Kurt A.G. Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua.
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.
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