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Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Elderly man to serve 2 more years for dumping granddaughter’s body in cover-up
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- A High Court judge denounced an 81-year-old grandfather who, for a decade, deceived his family and the police about the whereabouts of his 12-year-old granddaughter, left for dead with a knife in her belly and whose body he later dumped over a ledge.
PM Browne says elections could come within 90 days
ANTIGUA OBSERVER
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Prime Minister Gaston Browne has moved Antigua and Barbuda sharply closer to election mode, declaring on his weekend radio programme that general elections will be held “within 90 days” and possibly sooner, even though the next poll is not constitutionally due until 2028.
U.S. offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
WASHINGTON TIMES
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorised to speak publicly about it.
Philippines declares national energy emergency over war in Iran
UPI
MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency over the threat posed by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran to its supply of oil and its energy security.
UPDATE: Gov't restores cistern @ abattoir in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI— After weeks of ongoing water issues at the abattoir in Paraquita Bay, the government has reported that the cistern has been restored.
Potential NDP candidates revealed; Hons Walwyn & Turnbull return
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has revealed a potential list of National Democratic Party (NDP) for the next general elections, saying that the NDP family is back together.
Premier Wheatley confident VI will soon be able to govern itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence that the systems that are being put in place will position the Virgin Islands to govern itself in the future.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off with more than 64 boats
NANNY CAY, VI – Over 64 boats from 15 countries are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
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