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Search underway for overdue boater departed from Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The U.S. Coast Guard and multiple regional agencies are searching for 58-year-old Peter Baron, a citizen of Dominica, who is overdue after departing Tortola, Virgin Islands, bound for Sint Maarten aboard a 45-foot white catamaran named Ocean Time.
Higher prices for big businesses under new BVIEC rates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly has approved a motion to amend the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act, 2005, paving the way for a targeted adjustment to electricity rates aimed at improving the financial sustainability of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
Adaejah T. Hodge 'not permitted to accept cash awards'- Steve Augustine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) President Steve Augustine has clarified that sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge, despite her historic Commonwealth Games 200-meter gold medal, is not eligible to receive cash awards under the Territory's current prize structure due to compliance regulations by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Police officer charged for allegedly pulling firearm during domestic dispute
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Police Constable, who was interdicted from duty in May 2026 for allegedly pulling his firearm during a domestic dispute, has been formally charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
USVI: California man charged with Failing to Register as Sex Offender
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A 75-year-old California man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he spent approximately six months on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, without registering as a sex offender, despite initially intending to relocate to the island.
13-year-olds were @helm when vessel grounded off Anegada in July 2025- Report
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its report into the grounding of the sailing vessel Nohea Holokai near Anegada on July 6, 2025, and has flagged several safety issues.
VI Men lose to Anguilla in 1st 2026 ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship game
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Men's Volleyballers lost their opening game against Anguilla at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
One arrested on suspicion of murder- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One individual has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.
Adaejah T. Hodge 'belongs to all of us'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has used the Commonwealth Games Recognition Ceremony to call on the Virgin Islands public to stop politicising support for athletes and to rally behind sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge as a “national treasure” and blueprint for excellence.
Relief coming! Resealing & new floor for Hannah Hill reservoir
HANNAH HILL, Tortola, VI- The Hannah Hill reservoir will get a new floor as repairs on the reservoir progress.
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