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Calypso legend The Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
TIMES CARIBBEAN
The family of legendary calypso icon Slinger Francisco, known worldwide as The Mighty Sparrow, has announced that he has died at the age of 91.
Set It Off open Summer Jam title defense with victory over Ice Connection
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Set It Off picked up where they left off in the 2025 VG Summer Jam Basketball League to once again defeat former champions Ice Connection in the opening clash of the 2026 edition at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Small pockets of smoke @VG dumpsite being addressed- Brian A. Davis
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is hoping to have the fire at the Virgin Gorda dumpsite completely under control by the end of today, Monday, September 28, 2026.
Employees United Alliance could be established in VI- Stephon D. Mactavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governance Professional Stephon D. Mactavious said change is coming following a meeting with Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer on September 21, 2026, adding that an Employees United Alliance could be established.
The price of taxation without representation
Alred C. Frett
The Perceived Value Of Our Children:
It would seem totally wrong that telling the Truth and enlightening a People, would be met with persons determined and willing to block and silence the Message, but there are persons who have no interest in what is right or wrong, but are focused on maintaining the status quo and traditions… They never seem to care if their actions are blocking the progress of a Nation, or destroying the lives of a People and Civilization.
Great Mountain Spring to become new 5th District tourist attraction
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI—Plans are underway to transform the natural spring at Great Mountain into a new tourist attraction, with Fifth District Representative Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) announcing that the project will honour the late Abdul Shabbaz, who had long envisioned the development.
Team VI returns from Samarkand with three Candidate Masters
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Team VI has concluded its 2026 Chess Olympiad campaign with a historic achievement, as Shamoy Joseph and Kiara Phillip became the Virgin Islands’ first players to earn Candidate Master titles.
2026 Back to School Regatta & ILCA Masters kick off new sailing season
NANNY CAY, VI- The 2026 Back to School Regatta and ILCA Masters Championship were held off Nanny Cay on September 19, 2026, and turned out to be a “glorious start” to the new sailing season.
VG residents urged to remain indoors due to dumpsite fire
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents of Virgin Gorda have been asked to remain indoors due to a fire at the dumpsite on that island.
K’Dyah L. James crowned Miss Teen BVI 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- K’Dyah Lanea James, 19, is the new Miss Teen British Virgin Islands.
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