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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.
Landslide @Fort Hill partially obstructing roadway
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Motorists are being advised of a minor landslide at Fort Hill, with rocks and debris partially obstructing the roadway this morning, September 2, 2026.
Dr Hanley assumes Acting PM role as Dr. Drew remains under medical observation
SKN NEWS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis- Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has been appointed as the Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis during the time that Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew is under specialised observation abroad. The Cabinet Secretariat has announced that in addition to being appointed the acting Prime Minister, Dr Hanley will also handle the responsibility for the Ministries of Finance, Health, and Human Resource Management and Social Security.
1st group of 3rd-country nationals to arrive in St Lucia this week
ST LUCIA TIMES
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia- Saint Lucia is set to receive its first group of third-country nationals from the United States this week, as the Government starts a new arrangement that could bring up to 10 people to the island every three months.
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