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August 11th, 2026
Aquatic Rentals suspending ferry service between VI & USVI from August 31, 2026

WEST END, Tortola, VI- In what has come as a surprise to many, Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service has announced it is discontinuing its ferry service between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

August 11th, 2026
Motor scooter rider injured after hit by car in SCB

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A motor scooter rider was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with injuries after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle in Sea Cows Bay sometime last night, Monday, August 10, 2026.

August 11th, 2026
'Why isn’t there a similar sort of outrage about crime' in VI?- Elvin G. Grant

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant is demanding greater public outrage and sustained pressure over violent crimes in the territory, warning that a breakdown in law and order is allowing daylight shootings to go unpunished.

August 11th, 2026
ECVA hosting National Referees Volleyball Course in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) is hosting a National Referees Course in the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 11th, 2026
USVI: Community support sought for VISNA's free health education initiative

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A community-based health education programme led by the Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA) is seeking support from individuals, businesses, and community organisations for its nurse-led public health education initiative throughout the Territory.

August 10th, 2026
VG Elite beat East in thriller to level Winston Bolus Basketball C/ship Series

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- East took the first game in the BVI Basketball Association's Winston Bolus Championship Series on Saturday, August 8, 2026; however, VG Elite leveled matters in a thrilling game at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday night, August 9, 2026.

August 10th, 2026
Atlantic Basin 'shows signs of entering a more active phase'- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Disaster Management (DDM) Mr Jasen H. Penn is urging residents to complete seasonal preparedness activities as the Atlantic Basin shows signs of entering a more active phase.

August 10th, 2026
10 to compete @5th Annual Adult Spell-Off

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Ten will compete to determine who is the best adult speller in the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 5th Annual VI Adult Spell Off later this month.

August 10th, 2026
Beres or Popcaan? Who pulled the largest crowd?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival has concluded; however, conversations and debates, including about which international entertainer drew the largest crowd to Lavida Cottoy Festiville continue.

August 10th, 2026
Price of past, cost of present & plans for the future

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