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VI sponsors Lincoln Park Young Professionals Caribbean Cocktail Party in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- With the Anegada Lobster Festival fast approaching, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is turning up the heat in Chicago, Illinois, to promote the Territory’s signature culinary celebration.
'We will fight for additional funding' for Education- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite a significant investment of approximately 16 million dollars into the education system of the Virgin Islands, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has indicated there may be a need to request additional funding from the government.
Patron dies after collapsing @CARIFESTA XV concert
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- A patron at CARIFESTA XV, who was rushed by emergency personnel to the hospital, has passed.
NATO scrambles warplanes after Putin submarine 'threatens' US aircraft carrier
DAILY EXPRESS
At least a dozen specialist NATO warplanes have been launched to search for a Russian submarine suspected of threatening an American aircraft carrier. Submarine-hunting P-8A Poseidons from the UK, US and Norway all flew over the Norwegian Sea, seemingly in search of a Russian sub.
Caribbean Health Leaders Gather in Antigua to Boost Emergency Preparedness
ANTIGUA NEWSROOM
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Caribbean health leaders are meeting in St. John’s this week to strengthen regional preparedness for public health emergencies.
Prime Minister Drew Stands With Oprah, Serena Williams, Aaron Pierre, And Other World Leaders As 2025 MIPAD Honoree
ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts- The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially unveiled its distinguished Cohort for its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, stands among a constellation of global icons whose extraordinary achievements have left an indelible mark on the world stage.
Denmark summons top US envoy over ‘covert operations’ in Greenland
POLITICO EU
COPENHAGEN, Denmark- Denmark summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen on Wednesday after Danish media reported that Americans with ties to President Donald Trump had carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Australia shooting suspect identified as manhunt continues into a second day
SKY NEWS
POREPUNKUH, Melbourne, Australia- A suspect who shot and killed two police officers and seriously injured a third in Australia's rural south-east has been identified, police said.
Our names are etched in the 'history of the world'- Dariér Malone
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 European Baseball Championships, Virgin Islander Ms Dariér Malone has said winning the MVP award and bringing home the championship are the results of hard work.
Hon Walwyn 'publicly sought my support on several occasions'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Pastor and social commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline, host of the programme 'Honestly Speaking', has disclosed that Leader of the Opposition and Member for the 6th District, Hon Myron V. Walwyn, publicly sought his support on several occasions.

