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July 17th, 2026
Public can now utilise drop-off canopy @TB Lettsome International Airport

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The installation of the passenger drop-off and pick-up canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island is nearing completion.

July 17th, 2026
VG Bayside Blazers beat Statia 109-73 to go 3 for 3 in St Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- Virgin Gorda (VG) Bayside Blazers raged to their third win in the 'Bring Ya Best' Basketball Tournament in St Maarten, defeating Statia, 109-73, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to remain unbeaten.

July 17th, 2026
‘Stop being such cowards!’- Skelton-Cline to VI’s corporate community

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The business community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has come under fire from outspoken social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, calling on them to stop being cowards.

July 17th, 2026
Gov't critic Cindy Rosan announces independent bid for office!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial talk show host Rosemary L. Rosan, aka 'Cindy Rosan', has announced on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that she will be an independent Territorial At-Large candidate in the Virgin Islands next general election due by June of 2027.

July 17th, 2026
'Frustrating' that VIslanders not applying or unqualified for simple jobs- Labour Commissioner

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin D. Hastings has raised concern that many entry‑level jobs in the Virgin Islands go unfilled by locals because of low application rates and gaps in basic qualifications.

July 17th, 2026
Monea gives life to Christ; Excluded from 2026 VI Emancipation Festival lineup

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Virgin Islands international dancehall artiste, Monéa, is denying reports that she doesn’t want to perform in her home country after her name was omitted from this year’s Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival lineup.

July 16th, 2026
Bevis A. Sylvester earns Master of Laws with Merit

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The former longtime Regional General Manager of Delta Petroleum remains on the move. Mr Bevis A. Sylvester, who left Detla Petroleum a few months ago following its sale to SOL, has earned a Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom.

July 16th, 2026
Deon J. Edwin stars as VG Bayside Blazers burn USA Rivals 96-77 in St Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- Virgin Gorda (VG) Bayside Blazers registered another massive win in the 'Bring Ya Best' Basketball Tournament in St Maarten, overpowering USA Rivals, 96-77, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

July 16th, 2026
'If government spends wisely, there’s no need for new taxes'- Archibald C. Christian

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Former legislator Archibald C. Christian has questioned the government's decision to raise or introduce taxes to address problems such as the presence of derelict vehicles across the Virgin Islands.

July 16th, 2026
The people are 'not ready' for Vanterpool or Walwyn to lead VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Mark H. Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) is not going anywhere politically.

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