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UK Director of OTs Robbie Bulloch visits VI ahead of constitutional negotiations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has expressed its commitment to enhancing engagement with Overseas Territories following the recent visit of Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
Renowned Barbadian scientist Professor Juliet Daniel dies
NATION NEWS
Acclaimed Barbadian biologist, Professor Juliet Daniel, one of Canada’s top innovators in research and medicine and whose discovery and naming of the “kaiso” gene boosted global understanding of cancer, especially breast cancer, has passed away.
Indian man carries sister's skeleton to bank to prove her death
BBC NEWS
A man in eastern India has said he was forced to carry his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death after failing to withdraw her savings.
King Charles III lauds ‘indispensable’ US-UK alliance at White House state dinner
EURO NEWS
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.
UAE to withdraw from OPEC to focus on ‘national interests’
THE NEW REGION
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced that it will exit the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels starting May 1, in a shift to focus on advancing its “national interests.”
Commonwealth Observer Group commences work in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026 General Elections
THE COMMONWEALTH
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua & Barbuda- The Commonwealth Observer Group has commenced its work in Antigua and Barbuda for the 2026 General Elections, following its deployment by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey.
Barbados & Venezuela announce new deal
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Barbados and Venezuela on Monday announced an ambitious strategic partnership spanning food production, energy investment and language integration, as Bridgetown hosted the first high-level visit by Caracas’ new leadership since the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.
‘Be careful about alienating the old guards’- Skelton-Cline to NDP leadership
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has cautioned the National Democratic Party (NDP) against alienating veteran members.
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