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Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil’s drug-polluted waters
THE WASHINGTON POST
Scientists have found traces of cocaine in wild sharks off the coast of Brazil, in a discovery that highlights the risks to marine life of the illegal cocaine trade.
Sextortion scams run by Nigerians are targeting US men, Meta says
CBS NEWS
So-called sextortion scams are on the rise, with criminals from Nigeria frequently targeting adult men in the U.S., according to social media giant Meta.
Harris attacks Trump over 'fear & hate' at first rally
BBC NEWS
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has gone on the offensive against Donald Trump in the first rally of her White House campaign, portraying November’s election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon.
Another vehicle reported stolen on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another vehicle has been reported stolen on Tortola.
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‘We are on track with our plan’ to meet August 31 deadline- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of July 18, 2024, 37 of the 50 Recommendations (74%) by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) have been completed and 13 Recommendations (26%) are in progress.
VI Inquiries Bill is a 'big stick' overreach by the UK- Deputy Speaker Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Deputy Speaker Honourable Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), while debating the Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024 on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, during the 15th Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), attributed the current situation of governance in the territory to the failures of previous governors.
VI Gov't gets onboard North Drop Open; Contributes $50K
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is collaborating with the BVI Tourist Board and North Drop Open to host a fishing tournament ‘catch and release’ event for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda.
VG United & Wolues to contest final of FA Cup on Sunday
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- It will be another Tortola versus Virgin Gorda affair when the final of the FA Cup is played at the new stadium venue in Greenland, Tortola on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The game was initially slated for August 11 but has since been brought forward by the BVI Football Association (BVIFA).
11th Council of Ministers in VI rescheduled to July 24-25, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) initially scheduled for July 2 to 4, 2024, will now be held on from Wednesday, July 24 to Thursday 25, 2024, under the theme “From Aspiration to Focused Action”.
Farley & Lindsay win 2024 Beef Island Prison Break 10K
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Julius Farley and Katrina Lindsay made it back-to-back wins when the BVI Runners 10K Fun Series continued with Race 2 on Saturday, July 21, 2024.
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