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VG landfill reopens following fire
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has reopened for normal operations following the successful containment of a fire there on July 3, 2026.
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VI & UK to enter 1st round of constitutional negotiations next week
LONDON, United Kingdom - Constitutional negotiations for the Virgin Islands (VI) are being advanced, as the Government of the Virgin Islands will begin the first round of formal constitutional negotiations with the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) on July 14-15, 2026.
Closure of EE Police Station extended 'until further notice'
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End Police Station will remain closed "until further notice" as renovation work continues.
Hons Rymer & Penn clash over water crisis affecting VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) and Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) have traded blows over the water shortage situation plaguing the Virgin Islands.
9 to compete @ NACAC U18 & U23 Athletic Championships
TLAXCALA, Mexico- Nine athletes have left the territory to represent the Virgin Islands at the NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, from July 10 to 12, 2026.
‘The economic paralysis is setting in’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of the popular radio show, Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands is experiencing economic paralysis.
3 to vie for Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen 2026 this Sunday
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Three women will compete in the 2026 Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen Pageant on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) campus in Paraquita Bay.
Hodge to face Thomas & Alfred in Monaco Diamond League on Friday
MONACO CITY, Monaco- Fresh off a podium finish in the 100m in her debut race at the 2026 Diamond League on July 4, 2026, Virgin Islands’ Adaejah T. Hodge will now compete in the Women’s 200m at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Rosalie Adams OBE is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Governor, Mrs Rosalie Adams, OBE, is acting in the Office of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
Kylian Mbappe threatened with prison by Paraguayan politician after racism row
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As first reported by SPORTbible, a heated exchange following France’s 2026 World Cup quarter-final victory over Paraguay has escalated dramatically, with Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla threatening French superstar Kylian Mbappe with legal action and even prison time. The dispute began after Amarilla made racist comments targeting Mbappe, prompting a strong rebuke from the forward.
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