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August 13th, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge 'not permitted to accept cash awards'- Steve Augustine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) President Steve Augustine has clarified that sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge, despite her historic Commonwealth Games 200-meter gold medal, is not eligible to receive cash awards under the Territory's current prize structure due to compliance regulations by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

August 13th, 2026
Police officer charged for allegedly pulling firearm during domestic dispute

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Police Constable, who was interdicted from duty in May 2026 for allegedly pulling his firearm during a domestic dispute, has been formally charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

August 13th, 2026
USVI: California man charged with Failing to Register as Sex Offender

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A 75-year-old California man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he spent approximately six months on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, without registering as a sex offender, despite initially intending to relocate to the island.

August 13th, 2026
13-year-olds were @helm when vessel grounded off Anegada in July 2025- Report

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its report into the grounding of the sailing vessel Nohea Holokai near Anegada on July 6, 2025, and has flagged several safety issues.

August 13th, 2026
VI Men lose to Anguilla in 1st 2026 ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship game

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Men's Volleyballers lost their opening game against Anguilla at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

August 13th, 2026
One arrested on suspicion of murder- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One individual has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.

August 12th, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge 'belongs to all of us'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has used the Commonwealth Games Recognition Ceremony to call on the Virgin Islands public to stop politicising support for athletes and to rally behind sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge as a “national treasure” and blueprint for excellence.

August 12th, 2026
Relief coming! Resealing & new floor for Hannah Hill reservoir

HANNAH HILL, Tortola, VI- The Hannah Hill reservoir will get a new floor as repairs on the reservoir progress.

August 12th, 2026
USVI: 21-year-old man killed in shooting near St. Croix Superior Court

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KINGSHILL, St. Croix, USVI- A 21-year-old man was fatally shot near the Superior Court on St. Croix Monday afternoon, marking the island’s 18th homicide of 2026 and the 31st across the U.S. Virgin Islands this year. St. Thomas has recorded 13 homicides.

August 12th, 2026
VI ranks among Top 3 Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations in Caribbean

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is making significant strides in Caribbean cruise tourism, ranking third among the 10 fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, according to new Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) data highlighted by Caribbean Journal.

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