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Skelton-Cline blasts former Works Ministers promising to fix water woes
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has called out some of the loudest critics of the water issues affecting the Virgin Islands (VI), whom he said did not fix the issues while they were in government.
VI Premier wishes SKN PM Terrence M. Drew a ‘speedy & full recovery’
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has extended get-well wishes to the Prime Minister of St Kitts & Nevis, Dr Terrence M. Drew.
‘Access [to The Baths] is our right; conservation is our responsibility’- Hon Mather
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI — Territorial At-Large Representative Honourable Stacy R. Mather (AL) has issued a firm statement on the controversy over proposed access restrictions at The Baths, insisting that Virgin Islanders’ beach access must not be bargained away even as the National Parks Trust (NPT) seeks sustainable funding to protect national park assets.
Rotary District 7020 Governor gets warm reception on visit to VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It is not his first visit to the Virgin Islands, however, it is the first time in his capacity as Rotary District 7020 Governor for Lindsey J. Cancino, who, along with his wife Lesley, arrived in the Virgin Islands to a warm reception at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Haiti receives nearly 200k forced deportees
REUTERS
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti--Nearly 200,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti in the first eight months of this year, a U.N. official told an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Friday, days after a brutal gang attack killed nearly 50 people near the capital.
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing; Suspect shot dead by police
BBC NEWS
A 32-year-old woman has been killed and another victim is in hospital following a double stabbing in Times Square, New York late on Monday afternoon.
'I am delighted to join' BVIHSA- New CEO Gordon Frame
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online on August 27, 2026, Scotland national Gordon Frame started on the job as the new Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) on September 1, 2026.
VI concludes inaugural financial services trade mission to India
MUMBAI, India - The Government of the Virgin Islands has wrapped up its first-ever VI–India Financial Services Trade Mission, calling the visit a landmark step in reinforcing the Territory’s long-standing ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
'While gov’t stands to gain revenue, consumers pay more'- BVICOC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has said the government stand to gain more revenue while businesses and consumers suffer with the end of temporary relief measures.
EMS fully restored @Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after one-day disruption
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the Virgin Islands have returned to normal operations at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, one day after a temporary disruption prompted the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to activate interim coverage from the Road Town Fire Station.
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