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Taiwan Government Scholarships now open to VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.
Governor's Office still behind on CoI recommendations implementation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has completed its part in implementing recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), progress on the Governor's end has stalled because the vetting of key security personnel remains incomplete.
VI fall 2-0 to Antigua in CONCACAF U20 Football Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 Football Team suffered defeat in its second game of Group C at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela, Costa Rica today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Federal gov’t mobilising in response to charter yacht fee increase by VI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal government is reportedly mobilising a “whole of government approach” in response to what has been described as unfair trade actions by the Virgin Islands that are financially harming US Virgin Islands (USVI) marine small businesses.
Mia A. Mottley signals action on ‘unsustainable’ vehicle growth
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that national consultations will soon begin to address increasing traffic congestion across Barbados, warning that the island’s current rate of vehicle growth is unsustainable.
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
BBC NEWS
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
USVI: Michigan couple sues Ritz-Carlton after Alleged $425K armed robbery on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
RED HOOK, St. Thomas, USVI- A Michigan couple who say they were robbed at gunpoint during a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas last September have filed a civil lawsuit in District Court, alleging negligence and gross negligence in connection with the incident.
Early morning fire destroys 2 buildings in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An early morning fire on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, razed two small buildings in Port Purcell, leaving one person homeless.
BARBADOS: Crime down in 2025, says Commissioner
NATION NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce is reporting a four per cent reduction in overall crime in 2025, highlighted by a significant haul of illegal firearms and a massive increase in seized ammunition.
CARICOM’s 50th Summit Opens in St. Kitts with Focus on Security, Stability and Action
ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Caribbean leaders are gathered in Basseterre this week for a landmark moment in regional history as the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially opened on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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