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July 28th, 2026
LJ & J'Versatile are 2026 Soca Monarchs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There were no sweeps this year in the Soca Monarch Competition for Emancipation Festival, as there were different winners in both segments. Lenell A. Stevens Jr aka ‘LJ’, who won both segments last year, emerged as the 2026 Soca Monarch in the Power Category, while Jan Williams, aka J'versatile, won the Groovy Segment at Lavida Cottoy Festiville on July 28, 2026.

July 28th, 2026
UPDATE: Man shot dead in Brewers Bay is Kai de Castro

BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin and other family members have been notified, we can report that the young man fatally shot just before 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026, at Brewers Bay has been identified as young local businessman Mr Kai de Castro.

July 28th, 2026
Willock & D3 Committee to host marine workshop

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Keeping to his words to improve the quality of life for the people of District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), businessman and public advocate, Mr Julian Willock, along with the Third District Committee, will host a one-day marine workshop.

July 28th, 2026
USVI: Kamala D. Harris endorses Stacey E. Plaskett for Governor

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett for governor and Senate President Milton E. Potter for lieutenant governor, backing the Democratic ticket days before early voting ends and the territory holds its August 1 primary election.

July 28th, 2026
Opening of VI Emancipation Festival was 'not just bacchanal’- Bishop Cline

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, said the Torchlight Procession and Official Opening of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival felt like a cultural emancipation event and not bacchanal.

July 28th, 2026
Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson 'seriously thinking' about election bid

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson says she is “seriously thinking” about throwing her hat in the ring for the upcoming general election in the Virgin Islands, though she has not yet disclosed whether she will contest as an independent at-large candidate or as a member of a political party.

July 28th, 2026
Lavida Cottoy 'helped shape festival into a vibrant celebration'- Hon Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival officially opened on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Lavida Cottoy Festiville. The evening began with the traditional Torch Light Procession.

July 27th, 2026
Resumption of Mail Delivery to Administration Drive Letter Boxes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Postal Service is pleased to advise that, following the completion of the recent project that temporarily disrupted mail delivery services, delivery to the letter boxes located at Administration Drive has resumed. Customers may collect their mail effective Monday, 27 July 2026.

July 27th, 2026
Beyoncé A. Defreitas advances to Commonwealth Games 100M semis

GLASGOW, Scotland- There was bright news for the Territory on the women’s side in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Beyoncé A. Defreitas advanced to the 100m semifinals after posting 11.33 seconds in the first round, finishing eighth among 52 competitors in that event’s opening heats. Defreitas is scheduled to compete in the semifinal round on Tuesday, July 28 2026.

July 27th, 2026
UPDATE: Xmas in July ‘was fantastic’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2026 edition of Xmas in July has been deemed a success.

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