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July 1st, 2026
OECS reappoints Didacus Jules to 4th term as Director General

THE DAILY HERALD

ST JOHN’S, Antigua- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS Authority has reappointed Dr Didacus Jules to a fourth term as Director General, reaffirming its confidence in his leadership and his role in advancing the regional integration agenda.

July 1st, 2026
Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers

BBC NEWS

NBA superstar LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will continue his career with another team.

July 1st, 2026
Policeman in Guyana remanded for murder of Cuban woman

THE DAILY HERALD

GEORGETOWN, Guyana- Randy Thomas, a 20-year-old Policeman of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was charged with the offence of Murder, contrary to common law.

July 1st, 2026
Jamaica’s unemployment inches up to 3.7 per cent as Melissa fallout continues

JAMAICA OBSERVER

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaica’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 per cent in April, up from 3.3 per cent in April 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) released on Tuesday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN).

July 1st, 2026
Three people die in Mexico World Cup celebrations as fans crowd streets

REUTERS

MEXICO CITY, Mexico- Three people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City ​streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital's health secretariat said ‌in the early hours of Wednesday.

July 1st, 2026
Qatar says frozen Iranian funds remain withheld as US-Iran Talks Continue

MIDDLE EAST MONITOR

DOHA, Qatar- Qatar has confirmed that no frozen Iranian funds have been transferred to Tehran, stressing that any future release of the assets will depend on progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States.

July 1st, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge among finalists for prestigious Bowerman Award

NEW ORLEANS, USA- Virgin Islands sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge continues her historic streak this season as she has been named one of three finalists for the Bowerman Award.

June 30th, 2026
Over 100 boats & approx. 5,000 people took part in 2026 One VI Poker Run

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the committee members of One VI Poker Run, Prince-David K. Archer, has described the event's overall success as tremendous, noting strong participation, excellent sponsorship support, and a vibrant atmosphere that highlighted the best of the Virgin Islands.

June 30th, 2026
Premier confirms retaining a qualified Virgin Islander as Special Adviser

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that former House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker and Businessman Mr Julian Willock has been hired as his special adviser.

June 30th, 2026
Tortola man charged in USVI with Illegal Re-entry & Child Sexual Exploitation Material

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A man who was deported to Tortola in May and barred from entering the United States for five years is facing federal charges after agents identified him in Havensight, US Virgin Islands, last Friday, June 26, 2026, and later alleged that a seized cellphone contained material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

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