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NAGICO Insurances & GSL launch historic developmental scholarship
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- Through a joint initiative between the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League and NAGICO Insurances, one promising young Caribbean cricketer will benefit from a historic developmental scholarship programme for the 2026 tournament.
Andrew M. Burnham is UK’s new Prime Minister
LONDON, England, UK- The Right Hon Andrew M. Burnham became United Kingdom’s (UK) 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Ex-legislator Archibald C. Christian calls for national household survey
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The former legislator with the then National Democratic Party (NDP), Archibald C. Christian, says a national household survey is essential to accelerate development and address pressing issues.
VI engages in National Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy consultations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has taken steps to strengthen its capacity to prevent and control cervical cancer following a National Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy stakeholder consultation on July 15, 2026.
Jae'Nyiah Defreitas crowned 2026 Festival Prince & Princess
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) student Jae'Nyiah Defreitas was crowned the 2026 Virgin Islands Princess while Xae’mouri Harrigan was crowned Prince during the Prince and Princess Pageant on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 FIFA World Cup
ABC NEWS
NEW JERSEY, USA- Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, beating defending champions Argentina and football legend Lionel Messi in a thrilling, extra-time match in front of more than 70,000 boisterous fans in New Jersey.
‘We leave with a clear understanding’ of VI’s priorities- Nicholas Wareham
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Head of the United Kingdom (UK) delegation for Constitutional Review negotiations, Mr Nicholas Wareham, MVO, has reflected on his visit to the Virgin Islands this week, stating that the team is grateful to all those who engaged with them in “frank and open” dialogue on constitutional change.
Public urged not to make online payments using LMS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising stakeholders that due to technical difficulties affecting the Labour Management System (LMS), users' ability to access the system may be affected.
USVI: 25 homicides for 2026; 1 arrest: VIPD operating @half capacity
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Police Department is operating with roughly half the personnel it needs as it confronts homicides, burglaries, and other crimes across the territory, with 25 killings recorded and only one arrest made at the time of a Senate hearing last week.
Residents urged to follow rules to protect QE II Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands are reminded that the Queen Elizabeth II Park is a shared community space that requires everyone to observe its rules to protect its grounds, structures, and wildlife.
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