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June 12th, 2026
‘Sheggedy’ should be VI’s ‘National Curse Word’- Pastor Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has embarked on a campaign for the Virgin Islands (VI) to make ‘shegeddy’ the national curse word.

June 12th, 2026
Rhiann Ramlall & Erisha Bobb are top students of HLSCC's class of 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business Administration major Rhiann Ramlall received the President’s Award for the highest full-time GPA, while Accounting and Finance major Erisha Bobb was awarded the President’s Award for the highest part-time GPA during the 33rd graduation ceremony of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

June 12th, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge demolishes Sha’Carri Richardson’s NCAA 100m Record

EUGENE, Oregon, USA- Virgin Islands’ sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge turned the opening round of the women’s 100 metres into one of the most stunning sprint moments in NCAA history on Thursday, June 11, 2026, bursting to a wind-legal 10.63 seconds at the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

June 11th, 2026
'It's not over until the fat lady sings'- Hon Julian Fraser RA

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has addressed his critics who believe it is time for him to step aside from politics.

June 11th, 2026
HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer designs chef jackets for Culinary Arts programme

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme.

June 11th, 2026
USVI: Jenifer O’Neal sentenced to 7 Years in Mon Ethos corruption case

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Former Office of Management and Budget Director in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Jenifer O’Neal was sentenced on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to seven years in federal prison in the Mon Ethos corruption case.

June 11th, 2026
Brandywine Bay Development Project will break ground 'this year'- VI Premier

BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI– In an effort to enhance the visitor experience, as well as to tackle overcrowding of tourist spots in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be moving ahead with the development of Brandywine Bay.

June 11th, 2026
‘Be done with’ Speech from the Throne- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) should do away with the Speech from the Throne.

June 11th, 2026
‘The people deserve better’- Mark H. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, has responded to the State of the Territory Address by saying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) deserve better.

June 10th, 2026
Construction contractor Ottley H. Hodge honoured @ Virgin Islands Pride Awards Dinner

THE BRONX, New York, USA- For decades, Ottley Howard Hodge, aka 'Papa Hodge', helped shape one of the world's greatest cities. His hands and leadership contributed to the construction of more than twenty significant buildings, including major high-rise developments and landmark projects that remain part of the iconic New York City skyline.

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