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Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
BBC NEWS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says more than 200 repair crews are working to restore power in Kyiv alone following widespread Russian attack targeting Ukraine's energy sector.
Cuba in communication with US
REUTERS
HAVANA, Cuba- Cuba and the United States are in communication, a Cuban diplomat told Reuters on Monday, although he said the exchanges have not yet evolved into a formal "dialogue."
Martinique gets green light to seek Caricom associate membership
CMC
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique- The French Senate has given the green light to Martinique to seek associate membership with the Caribbean Community (Caricom), after it officially signed the accession agreement at the Caricom summit held in Barbados in February last year.
Libya opens investigation into killing of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
ZINTAN, Libya- Libyan prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating the killing of Seif al-Islam al-Gadhafi, son of slain ruler Moammar Gadhafi, in the city of Zintan.
Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home amid Epstein controversy
THE INDEPENDENT
NORFOLK, ENGLAND, UK- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his mansion in Windsor to a property on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges public to pay attention to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has called on members of the public to take an interest and pay attention to what is happening in the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Newly launched Filipino radio programme ‘feels like it’s home’- Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the launch of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) radio programme in the Virgin Islands (VI), Founding President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organisation (OFWO) Mrs Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin has said it has been well-received.
BVIFSC to hold face-to-face meetings in Panama, London & Hong Kong this month
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced an early start to its sector-wide strategic collaboration mandate for 2026, which will take the form of face-to-face meetings locally, in Panama, London and Hong Kong starting mid-February 2026, under the Meet the Regulator (MTR) Forum umbrella.
'We've come a very long way’ post Hurricane Irma- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, a leader in hospitality and tourism, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has come a very long way in rebuilding its tourism product following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Opposition members were informed of decision to cross the floor- Hon Stacy R. Mather
FISH BAY Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition were not blindsided by the announcement made by their former Opposition colleague, Hon Stacy R. Mather, OBE (AL), to cross the floor and join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
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