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Martinique ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to fight cancers
DEMERARA WAVES
GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Martinique, a French overseas department in the Caribbean, is ready to provide Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs to treat certain cancers, health minister Dr Frank Anthony said on Sunday.
VI Public Service Learning Institute & Monroe University to establish MoU
NEW YORK, USA- In a continued effort to enhance educational and professional development opportunities for Public Officers in the Virgin Islands, Dr Connie E. George, the Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), made a significant visit to Monroe University in New York, USA, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
9 injured in shooting near England squad's World Cup training ground
EVENING STANDARD
Nine people have been injured in a shooting close to the England squad’s World Cup training ground in Kansas City, Missouri, according to reports in the United States.
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.
SKN advances plans for 100% renewable energy future
ST KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER
FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a major initiative aimed at achieving 100% renewable electricity generation, marking another significant step toward a sustainable and low-carbon future.
Westmoreland ganja farmers sign up to become legal
JAMAICA GLEANER
ORANGE HILL, Westmoreland, Jamaica- Hundreds of cannabis [ganja] farmers from communities across Westmoreland Western gathered in Orange Hill last Thursday for a registration drive aimed at helping them transition from the informal market into Jamaica's regulated cannabis industry.
Mass shooting in Johannesburg kills 12, injures 9
REUTERS
CLEVELAND, Johannesburg, SA- At least 12 people were killed, and nine were injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South African police said on Wednesday.
Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup
ANADOLU AGENCY
MOGADISHU, Somalia- Somali football referee Omar Artan received a hero’s welcome on his return home after he was denied entry to the US, a decision that prevented him from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rajah A. Smith will only run for D3 Rep if Hon Fraser is ‘not on the ballot’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local contractor Mr Rajah A. Smith has said he is willing to run in District 3 for the next general elections only if current representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA, decides not to run for re-election.
‘We see your struggles, we hear your concerns’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) sought to deliver a message of hope during the highly anticipated State of the Territory Address titled, ‘Keep Moving Forward: Building a Sustainable Nation at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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