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Car flips on Beef Island
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was yesterday afternoon, April 25, 2026, that a vehicle turned turtle on the stretch of road adjacent to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway.
Vehicle knocks out power in East End & VG
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- A vehicle ploughed into two utility poles at Paraquita Bay early this morning, Sunday, April 26, 2026, knocking out power in East End and Virgin Gorda.
Pending criminal charges cannot disqualify Members or those running- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended updating constitutional disqualification provisions for elected members or those who wish to seek office in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Mark H. Vanterpool feeling entitled 'was totally irresponsible'- Bishop Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline has emphasised that running for political office in the Virgin Islands (VI) is “not a game".
VICCTF is a 'trusted, credible bridge' but not the 'sole solution'- Hon Julian Fraser
GRAN CANARIA, Canary Islands – Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has described the launch of the Virgin Islands’ Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) as a pivotal moment for the region.
Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament tonight
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament presented by Chad C. George will take place tonight, Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Public schools receive softball equipment donation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National sports and physical education programs across the Virgin Islands have been enhanced following a donation of softball equipment to public schools, including those on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost van Dyke.
USVI: New $12 minimum wage takes effect
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Friday, April 26, 2026, marked “Day 0” of the implementation of the new minimum wage rate of $12.00 an hour across the US Virgin Islands.
Team BVIEC in Dominica for 2026 CARILEC Symposium & Rodeo
PICARD, Portsmouth, Dominica- A contingent from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is in Dominica attending the 2026 Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Symposium and Rodeo this weekend.
VI named Best Luxury Destination in C’bean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has secured the Best Luxury Destination in the Caribbean in Modern Luxury’s 2026 Travel Awards, solidifying its position among the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations.
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