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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.
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.
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
BBC
TOKYO, Japan- Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer.
Sri Lanka arrests controversial former spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
THE INDEPENDENT
KATUWAPITIYA, Sri Lankia- Sri Lanka has arrested its former intelligence chief in connection with the 2019 suicide bombings of churches and hotels that killed nearly 270 people.
Avanell Morton is honouree for 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Prominent sports administrator and cultural figure Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', will be honoured at this year's Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.
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