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R. Dancia Penn-Sallah OBE appointed Chair of Electoral Boundary Commission in TCI
COCKBURN TOWN, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands- The former Deputy Governor and legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI), Mrs R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, has been appointed Chair of the new Electoral District Boundary Commission in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
A record budget must deliver more than record promises- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Government of the Virgin Islands presented a record $559.1 million budget under the theme, “Turning Progress into Prosperity: Building a Sustainable Nation”, on October 27, 2026, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the real question is not how big the budget is, or how impressive it sounds on paper, but whether it will make life better for the people of the Virgin Islands.
'Our economy continued to grow in 2026'- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented the Virgin Islands’ (VI) biggest budget to date- five hundred fifty-nine million, one hundred forty-one thousand, one hundred dollars ($559,141,100).
UPDATE: 2 charged following cocaine & firearm seizure in Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged two persons following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine, a prohibited firearm, and ammunition during a search operation in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Antigua & Barbuda likely to suspend CIP by 12 November
ANTIGUA OBSERVER
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda- Antigua and Barbuda is likely to suspend its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) by 12 November to preserve visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said, although Cabinet has yet to make a final decision.
2 Americans busted with over 4 ounces of raw gold @Guyana airport
NEWS SOURCE
TIMEHRI, Guyana- Police and Customs officials are investigating the discovery of just over 4 ounces of suspected raw gold in the possession of two outgoing passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Sunday.
Trump floats idea of Venezuela becoming 51st US State
TEMPO
U.S. President Donald Trump called for making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States, suggesting that the country could hold an election for a governor instead of a president.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
BBC NEWS
King Charles III has begun his tour of the Caribbean by acknowledging the "great suffering of the past" as he faced calls for slavery reparations.
Israel awaits election results as exit polls suggest close race for Netanyahu
ABC NEWS
JERUSALEM, Israel- Votes from Israel's parliamentary election were still being counted on Wednesday morning, after exit polls suggested a tight race between the two coalition blocs led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his prime challenger Gadi Eisenkot, the former chief of the Israel Defense Forces.
At least 30 dead as high-speed trains collide in central Spain
IRISH NEWS
URDA, Spain- A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media.
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