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August 14th, 2026
Stany Francis Jr completes CFU's Elite Youth Coaches Workshop in DR

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- The Head coach of the Virgin Islands National U14 Football Team in the Dominican Republic, Stany Francis Jr, has successfully completed the Elite Youth Coaches Workshop, organised by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in cooperation with FIFA.

August 14th, 2026
UPDATE: Multinational rescue saves overdue boater

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A coordinated multinational search and rescue operation in the Eastern Caribbean culminated on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the safe recovery of an overdue boater aboard the 45-foot sailing catamaran Ocean Time, about 11 nautical miles west of Sint Maarten.

August 14th, 2026
‘Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy’- Hon Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said the Bill amending BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) rates will also affect some smaller businesses.

August 14th, 2026
VI Women lose opening match @ECVA Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Women’s Volleyball Team lost their first game against Antigua on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship currently being held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.

August 14th, 2026
Higher prices for big businesses under new BVIEC rates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly has approved a motion to amend the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act, 2005, paving the way for a targeted adjustment to electricity rates aimed at improving the financial sustainability of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).

August 13th, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge 'not permitted to accept cash awards'- Steve Augustine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) President Steve Augustine has clarified that sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge, despite her historic Commonwealth Games 200-meter gold medal, is not eligible to receive cash awards under the Territory's current prize structure due to compliance regulations by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

August 13th, 2026
Police officer charged for allegedly pulling firearm during domestic dispute

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Police Constable, who was interdicted from duty in May 2026 for allegedly pulling his firearm during a domestic dispute, has been formally charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

August 13th, 2026
USVI: California man charged with Failing to Register as Sex Offender

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A 75-year-old California man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he spent approximately six months on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, without registering as a sex offender, despite initially intending to relocate to the island.

August 13th, 2026
13-year-olds were @helm when vessel grounded off Anegada in July 2025- Report

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its report into the grounding of the sailing vessel Nohea Holokai near Anegada on July 6, 2025, and has flagged several safety issues.

August 13th, 2026
VI Men lose to Anguilla in 1st 2026 ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship game

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Men's Volleyballers lost their opening game against Anguilla at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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