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Guyana: MV Barima COI to begin next month- President Ali
DEMERARA WAVES
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said the anxiously awaited Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sinking of the MV Barima ferry that claimed the lives of more than 100 people would begin next month.
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from US
BBC NEWS
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington as it continues its clampdown on illegal migration.
Premier Wheatley 'hopeful' gov’t's accounts will be made 'current' soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said he remains hopeful that the Auditor General will be able to get the government’s accounts up to date.
Vern Frett was found with Glock pistol & 11 rounds of ammo- RVIPF
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- 20-year-old Vern Frett was arrested by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during a joint operation involving the Armed Response Unit (ARV) and Special Patrol Team in Baughers Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Opposition Leader calls for full audit of $$ invested by gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) is demanding a full, independent investigation by the Auditor General into what he says is more than US$7.5 million in public funds that left the Consolidated Fund for investments, about which the public has not been fully briefed.
The greedy bill 'wasn't greedy after all'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Infrastructural Resilience, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has accused some Virgin Islanders of speaking from both sides of their mouths and accused some politicians of being among the worst human beings.
VI's Alpha Dog Racing Crew sweeps Gold @Nevis Culturama 2026 Drag Races
CHARLESTOWN, St Kitts and Nevis- The Virgin Islands-based drag racing team, Alpha Dog Racing Crew, returned to the St James Raceway on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and dominated the Nevis Culturama 2026 Drag Races, securing first-place finishes in both the 9-Second 1000 ft Class and the 10-Second 1000 ft Class.
Specialist Menopause Clinic coming to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital- BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced it will launch a Specialist Menopause Clinic at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on September 4, 2026, bringing dedicated menopause care to its women’s health services for the first time. The clinic will provide specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and related health concerns.
UPDATE: SVG get the better of VI @CFU U14 Challenge Series
PUNTA CANA, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Boys Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, when they were blanked by St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Businessman calls for clearer focus on VI emancipation celebrations
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher is urging territory officials to separate music-festival-style events from the core Emancipation celebrations, arguing that the current blend makes it harder to communicate a clear, educational message during a period that should serve as a teaching tool for cultural and historical awareness.
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