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August 6th, 2026
Draft UN Resolution backs VI/UK constitutional negotiations

NEW YORK CITY, New York, USA- The Virgin Islands (VI) has welcomed a draft United Nations (UN) resolution backing constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) to advance the self-determination of the Territory.

August 6th, 2026
Beyonce A. Defreitas in CAC 200m Final today

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- Beyonce A. Defreitas will run in the Women’s 200m finals at the 25th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, later this afternoon, August 6, 2026.

August 6th, 2026
$2.5M Delta Capital Ltd investment: Bishop Cline wants answers

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI — Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party, Bishop John I. Cline, has demanded greater transparency from the Virgin Islands Government over the investment of US$2.5 million in financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 6th, 2026
‘Every step, every challenge, every moment led here’- Asha A.S. Hyndman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2026 Asha A.S. Hyndman is expressing gratefulness after earning the prestigious and coveted title.

August 6th, 2026
White Bay experiences Sargassum seaweed invasion

WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A thick mat of Sargassum seaweed has moved into the western half of White Bay, the “Soggy side” famed for the Soggy Dollar Bar, turning the usual scene into a navigation headache for boaters and raising concerns among local businesses.

August 6th, 2026
Omar's & Game Over destroyed by fire on Virgin Gorda

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A massive fire has destroyed at least two business establishments on Virgin Gorda.

August 5th, 2026
Kurt A.G. Menal appointed CEO of Antigua's VC Bird International Airport

ST JOHN'S, Antigua- Three months after suddenly resigning as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), St Lucia national Kurt A.G. Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua.

August 5th, 2026
Filipino community Joins 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Filipino community proudly joined thousands of revelers in the 72nd Emancipation Festival Parade in the Virgin Islands, celebrating freedom, heritage, unity, and cultural diversity. With the Philippine flag held high and smiles on their faces, participants represented the Philippines with pride as they took part in one of the territory’s most vibrant cultural events.

August 5th, 2026
'Our duty is to ensure the road ahead remains strong'- Hon Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has urged the people of the Virgin Islands to take collective responsibility for building a safe, secure, and empowering society for future generations.

August 5th, 2026
Premier Wheatley-led mission to India scheduled for August 24 to 31

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Final preparations are underway for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) upcoming four-city mission to India later this month.

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