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USA's Nick Spizzirri wins EMCs Tortola Classics
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- In a gripping final, top seed Nick Spizzirri of the USA defeated Pakistan’s Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim in the final of the EMCs Tortola Classics played at Tortola Sports Club on Friday, May 8, 2026.
'We've betrayed the trust of the people'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “We've betrayed the trust of the people and the voters with our actions over the years. We've been held accountable for that.” This statement was made by the newly appointed Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), during an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Little St James owner sues over alleged trespass tied to claim Epstein still alive
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The current owner of Little St James, the island on which convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein is said to have assaulted many of his child victims, is suing three people recently arrested for trespassing onto the island.
13-year-old Azariah George sets VI's first Women's 5000m National Record
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first Women's 5000m National Record has been established on the track, and it belongs to a 13-year-old.
Pickup truck flips on Shoreway Drive in Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The driver of a pickup truck lost control of his vehicle, which ended up on its side on Shoreway Drive in Road Town early this morning, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Was Kurt A.G. Menal forced out? Resigned abruptly as MD of BVIAA
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Board Members, speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity, is that the Managing Director (MD), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, has abruptly resigned from his post on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
No transparency for taxpayers as DPP snubs public/media on Patel’s salary!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It appears that the witch-hunt and double standards in the legal system in the Virgin Islands (VI) continue unabated.
The National Basketball League returns tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Basketball League makes its return this evening, May 9, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
VI 'has benefited tremendously from OECS’- Special Envoy Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Special Envoy Mr Benito Wheatley said the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to benefit from being an Associate Member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as the territory continues to explore becoming a full member.
Govenor pruce pays tribute to RVIPF for decline in crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recent times, the Virgin Islands have witnessed a decline in certain crimes, with the overall crime rate decreasing by 22 percent. During a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce responded to media questions about the decline, stating that the territory has seen positive trends.
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