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Nigel Caines appointed Chief Surveyor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Nigel Caines has been appointed Chief Surveyor in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, bringing over twenty-seven (27) years of service and experience in land surveying, having spent his entire career within the Land and Survey Department of the Virgin Islands Government.
Hon Myron V. Walwyn- A disappointment on international affairs
By Julian Willock
I typically do not publicly express my disagreements with members of the House of Assembly, but on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during the 'other business' segment, I felt alarmed, disappointed, and concerned by the fear mongering of my friend, the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn, regarding a letter written to President Donald J. Trump by Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr about maritime fees.
Damage to Jamaica’s forests by Melissa up to 100% in some areas
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The damage to Jamaica’s forests by Hurricane Melissa was between 76 per cent and 100 per cent in some areas, according to Minister with responsibility for the environment, Matthew Samuda.
Elephant kills 20 in India rampage
THE TELEGRAPH
A hunt is under way for a single-tusked elephant that has killed at least 20 people in India, forcing villagers into lockdown.
New co-operation agreements between Guyana, Belize imminent
GUYANA CHRONICLE
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- President Dr Irfaan Ali will make a State Visit to Belize from February 1 to 3, 2026, as Guyana continues to deepen its diplomatic and economic engagement within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Barbados hints at signing refugee agreement with US
CMC
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The Barbados Government has hinted at the possibility of following several other Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries in signing an agreement with the United States (US) to facilitate third-country refugees so as to mitigate scenarios where Washington cannot return these individuals to their state of birth or origin.
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon
FOX NEWS
SEOUL, South Korea- A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024.
France to open Greenland consulate amid Trump takeover threats
RFI
PARIS, France- France will open a consulate in Greenland on 6 February, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday – calling the move a political signal as US President Donald Trump renews threats to take control of the Arctic territory.
‘Be intentional about the [cruise] ships we bring in’- Kevin S. Fahie
ROSEAU, Dominica - The Interim Chairman of the BVI Airports Authority Board (BVIAA), Kevin S. Fahie, has urged authorities to focus on bringing in the “right ships” to the Virgin Islands to ensure local entrepreneurs benefit from the cruise sector.
HoA’s work in 2025 ‘reflects the commitment of the Legislature’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The work done by the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) during the Second Session of the Fifth HoA in 2025 has been complimented in the Speech from the Throne.
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