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20 accidents in 2026; Marine operators urged to strengthen safety practices
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI — The Government of the Virgin Islands is calling on marine operators and charter companies to tighten their safety practices after 20 accidents, including collisions, groundings and fires, were recorded in the Territory so far this year.
VI ends participation in CFU U14 football series with loss to St Martin
PUNTA CANA, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic- The Virgin Islands (VI) closed out their participation in the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Boys Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with a heavy loss to St Martin.
VIAA brings Alzheimer's awareness to Lions Club of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — A hybrid presentation to members of the Lions Club of Tortola, focusing on the early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, took centre stage on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as the Virgin Islands Alzheimer's Association (VIAA) continued its community awareness campaign.
Free Bottom resident Mozart Peters aka 'Dexter' reported missing
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mr Mozart Peters, also known as Dexter, of Free Bottom, Tortola.
Sandra Phillip-Hodge declares as an Independent Candidate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commentator and local author Sandra Phillip-Hodge is the latest person to declare their intention to contest the General Elections of the Virgin Islands slated for 2027.
National Sustainable Development Plan ‘is not a gov’t only document’- Emery C. Pemberton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Policy Analyst in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development Mr Emery C. Pemberton said the National Sustainable Development Plan makes provision for public-private sector collaboration to manage the marine space in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Another Police Officer charged with the murder of teen girl
DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE
ROSEAU, Dominica- Police Officer Joshua Hamlet appeared in court on Monday and was formally charged with the murder of Jerbiah Paul, making him the second police officer to face a murder charge in connection with the case.
CXC says more than 32,000 CSEC candidates missed exams
ANTIGUA NEWSROOM
THE VALLEY, Anguilla- More than 32,000 registered CSEC candidates failed to appear for examinations during the May-June 2026 sitting, prompting concern from the Caribbean Examinations Council.
Bodies of 2 Belgian climbers found in Swiss Alps 34 years after disappearance
EURO NEWS
WALLIS, Switzerland- The bodies of two Belgian climbers who went missing in the Swiss Alps 34 years ago have been recovered from the melting Trift Glacier, police said on Wednesday.
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% US tariffs
AP
WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect.
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