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April 29th, 2026
UK Director of OTs Robbie Bulloch visits VI ahead of constitutional negotiations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has expressed its commitment to enhancing engagement with Overseas Territories following the recent visit of Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

April 29th, 2026
Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.

April 29th, 2026
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.

April 29th, 2026
Renowned Barbadian scientist Professor Juliet Daniel dies

NATION NEWS

Acclaimed Barbadian biologist, Professor Juliet Daniel, one of Canada’s top innovators in research and medicine and whose discovery and naming of the “kaiso” gene boosted global understanding of cancer, especially breast cancer, has passed away.

April 29th, 2026
Indian man carries sister's skeleton to bank to prove her death

BBC NEWS

A man in eastern India has said he was forced to carry his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death after failing to withdraw her savings.

April 29th, 2026
King Charles III lauds ‘indispensable’ US-UK alliance at White House state dinner

EURO NEWS

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.

April 29th, 2026
UAE to withdraw from OPEC to focus on ‘national interests’

THE NEW REGION

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced that it will exit the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels starting May 1, in a shift to focus on advancing its “national interests.”

April 29th, 2026
Commonwealth Observer Group commences work in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026 General Elections

THE COMMONWEALTH

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua & Barbuda- The Commonwealth Observer Group has commenced its work in Antigua and Barbuda for the 2026 General Elections, following its deployment by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey.

April 29th, 2026
Barbados & Venezuela announce new deal

BARBADOS TODAY

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Barbados and Venezuela on Monday announced an ambitious strategic partnership spanning food production, energy investment and language integration, as Bridgetown hosted the first high-level visit by Caracas’ new leadership since the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.

April 29th, 2026
‘Be careful about alienating the old guards’- Skelton-Cline to NDP leadership

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has cautioned the National Democratic Party (NDP) against alienating veteran members.

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