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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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