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August 19th, 2026
Free Bottom resident Mozart Peters aka 'Dexter' reported missing

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Mr Mozart Peters, also known as Dexter, of Free Bottom, Tortola.

August 19th, 2026
Sandra Phillip-Hodge declares as an Independent Candidate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commentator and local author Sandra Phillip-Hodge is the latest person to declare their intention to contest the General Elections of the Virgin Islands slated for 2027.

August 19th, 2026
National Sustainable Development Plan ‘is not a gov’t only document’- Emery C. Pemberton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Policy Analyst in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development Mr Emery C. Pemberton said the National Sustainable Development Plan makes provision for public-private sector collaboration to manage the marine space in the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 19th, 2026
VISNA launches patient empowerment series

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI —The Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA) has launched the latest installment of its Teaching Moments with VISNA’s President initiative, focusing on Patient Empowerment.

August 19th, 2026
Another Police Officer charged with the murder of teen girl

DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE

ROSEAU, Dominica- Police Officer Joshua Hamlet appeared in court on Monday and was formally charged with the murder of Jerbiah Paul, making him the second police officer to face a murder charge in connection with the case.

August 19th, 2026
CXC says more than 32,000 CSEC candidates missed exams

ANTIGUA NEWSROOM

THE VALLEY, Anguilla- More than 32,000 registered CSEC candidates failed to appear for examinations during the May-June 2026 sitting, prompting concern from the Caribbean Examinations Council.

August 19th, 2026
Bodies of 2 Belgian climbers found in Swiss Alps 34 years after disappearance

EURO NEWS

WALLIS, Switzerland- The bodies of two Belgian climbers who went missing in the Swiss Alps 34 years ago have been recovered from the melting Trift Glacier, police said on Wednesday.

August 19th, 2026
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% US tariffs

AP

WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect.

August 19th, 2026
Guyana: MV Barima COI to begin next month- President Ali

DEMERARA WAVES

President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said the anxiously awaited Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sinking of the MV Barima ferry that claimed the lives of more than 100 people would begin next month.

August 19th, 2026
Restore finger pier @CB Romney Tortola Pier Park- Ramon George

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - Grandeur Charters representative Ramon George has called for the restoration of the finger pier at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to provide charter operators with more efficient access for cruise ship visitors.

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