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August 5th, 2026
Four Caribbean countries affected as US$20,000 Visa Bond programme made permanent

JAMAICA OBSERVER

WASHINGTON D.C, USA- A Visa Bond Programme requiring nationals from specific countries to pay up to US$20,000 before being granted a United States (US) Visa will become permanent on August 3 after what the US government says is a successful pilot.

August 5th, 2026
Guyana gov’t ends MV Barima search and recovery exercise

CMC

GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The Guyana government on Tuesday said that the search and recovery operations following the MV Barima tragedy, resulting in the deaths of 73 people and more than 30 others missing and presumed dead, have ended.

August 5th, 2026
Thai footballer killed, 12 injured after lightning strikes during match

ASIA ONE

NARATHIWAT, Thailand- A football match in Narathiwat, Thailand, ended in tragedy after lightning struck and claimed the life of a Thai footballer while injuring 12 others.

August 5th, 2026
UK considering its own Epstein inquiry

POLITICO

LONDON, England, UK-Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering holding a public inquiry into the U.K. activities of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones said Tuesday evening.

August 4th, 2026
Hundreds flock Tuesday's Rise & Shine in Road Town

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the first time ever, Rise and Shine, another staple of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, was held on a Tuesday. It was a huge success.

August 4th, 2026
August Monday Parade brings the capital city alive

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August Monday Parade, one of the feature events of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, brought the capital city, Road Town, to life on August 3, 2026, with its vibrant colours, variety of music, creative floats and troupes, and energetic dancing.

August 4th, 2026
Ignoring VG & Anegada would be the ‘biggest mistake’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has called on his government colleagues and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to concentrate on developing his district, specifically Anegada and Virgin Gorda.

August 4th, 2026
Sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge participates in August Monday Parade

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Virgin Islands sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge joined the 2026 August Monday Festival Parade, giving residents an opportunity to celebrate her historic Commonwealth Games achievement.

August 4th, 2026
Dwight Hill announces intention to run for electoral office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dwight Hill has announced his intention to contest the upcoming 2027 general elections in the Virgin Islands, asking the public for their support as he prepares to enter the race.

August 4th, 2026
5 to represent VI@ World Athletics C/ships in USA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five athletes will form part of a seven-member delegation representing the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships.

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