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April 1st, 2026
KM Construction awarded contract for work @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A contract for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA) and KM Construction.

April 1st, 2026
Skelton-Cline accuses white resident billionaires of not helping VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has accused white United Kingdom (UK) nationals and billionaires residing in the Virgin Islands (VI) of not doing more to help in the advancement of the VI.

April 1st, 2026
At least 16 killed & thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti

BBC

JEAN-DENIS, Haiti- Police are trying to reach a gang-controlled area in central Haiti where at least 16 people have been killed in a series of attacks over the weekend.

April 1st, 2026
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped by 'Iran-backed militia' in Iraq

ITV

BAGHDAD, Iraq- An American journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, according to Iraqi officials.

April 1st, 2026
Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people

CBS NEWS

CRIMEAN PENINSULA, Crimea- A Russian military plane crash in annexed Crimea has killed six crew and 23 passengers, Russian news agencies reported in the early hours of Wednesday, citing the Defense Ministry.

April 1st, 2026
Approved public bus services commences in RT

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works, in collaboration with the Taxi and Livery Commission and the Tortola Bus Drivers Association, has announced the launch of approved public bus services operating across key routes on Tortola.

April 1st, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge sets new 400M NR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge set a new 400 meters National Record at the recent Hurricane Invitational in Florida with a time of 51.24 seconds.

March 31st, 2026
Being Governor is ‘a job I’ve always wanted’- Gov Daniel Pruce

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said being Governor is a job he’s always wanted.

March 31st, 2026
Plans to enhance health care on Jost van Dyke underway- PS Tasha K. Bertie

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has announced significant plans to improve health care delivery on Jost van Dyke.

March 31st, 2026
I believe ‘deeply in the future of' the VI- Student Premier Designate Roman N. Alberto

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Roman Nibbs Alberto, a 17-year-old 12th-grade student of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), has emerged as the winner of the Premier for a Week initiative, with his video generating the most likes and shares.

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