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April 26th, 2026
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.

April 26th, 2026
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.

April 26th, 2026
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).

April 26th, 2026
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".

April 26th, 2026
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.

April 25th, 2026
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.

April 25th, 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.

April 25th, 2026
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.

April 25th, 2026
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.

April 25th, 2026
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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