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February 18th, 2026
Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor

CNN

A Republican lawmaker leveled a stunning allegation last week: Not only had government documents named a billionaire retail magnate a co-conspirator in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, the Department of Justice had tried to shield the man from accountability.

February 18th, 2026
United Oil completes 1st phase of Jamaica seabed survey

JAMAICA GLEANER

KINGSTON, Jamaica- United Oil & Gas PLC has completed the first stage of a surface geochemical exploration programme on its Walton-Morant licence offshore Jamaica, clearing a critical early hurdle in a three-phase effort to build the scientific case for what the company believes could be a world-class hydrocarbon basin.

February 18th, 2026
Guyana’s skies get busier with nearly a dozen new airlines added since 2020

NEWS ROOM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana- Guyana’s skies have become noticeably busier over the past five years, and according to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues, the growth in international airlift is no coincidence, it is a deliberate strategy tied directly to the country’s booming tourism and expanding global profile.

February 18th, 2026
St. Lucia PM confirms “lost lives” in latest US strike against drug dealers

CMC

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia- Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre on Monday said the St. Lucia government “is actively engaging through established diplomatic and security channels” after confirming that “people lost their lives” in the latest United States military strike against illegal drug dealers in the Caribbean Sea.

February 18th, 2026
Ukraine peace talks end in Geneva after Zelensky says Russia is stalling

REUTERS

GENEVA, Switzerland- Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly on Wednesday after only two hours, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the discussions had been “difficult” and accusing Russia of deliberately seeking to delay progress towards a deal to end the four-year-old war.

February 18th, 2026
US, Japan announce first tranche of $550B in investments

TRT

WASHINGTON D.C., USA- The United States announced on Tuesday a first tranche of investments by Japan from a colossal $550 billion promised by Tokyo under its trade deal with President Donald Trump.

February 18th, 2026
‘Y’all gotta do better than this by us’- Skelton-Cline to UK

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has called on the United Kingdom (UK) and Governor Daniel Pruce to “do better” for the Virgin Islands.

February 18th, 2026
Andrea K.R. Wilson is ‘simply grateful’ after NYFW debut

MANHATTAN, New York City, USA- Caribbean designer Andrea K.R. Wilson has expressed gratitude following the success of her first fashion showcase at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan on February 14, 2026.

February 17th, 2026
Long Look Sewage Pump Station commissioned

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the commissioning of the Long Look Sewage Pump Station will address long-standing challenges faced by the community.

February 17th, 2026
Premier Wheatley showcases VI designer talent @NY Fashion Week

NEW YORK, United States- Virgin Islands talent shone brightly on the global stage in New York City when the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), made a bold statement through fashion at the "I’Landed in the Big Apple" runway event.

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