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Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up
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MANILA, Philippines- More than a dozen gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and marines moved in to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
A'keela McMaster sets new Heptathlon NR @SWAC OTF Championship
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, USA- Virgin Islands athlete A’keela McMaster has broken the seven-year Women's Heptathlon National Record while securing the silver medal at the 2026 SWAC Outdoor Track and Field (OTF) Championship.
Dr June M. Samuel not among 104 applicants for BVISHA CEO post- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has confirmed that a new CEO for the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will soon be appointed.
The Mark H. Vanterpoool-led PLM to have first event today!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by our news centre on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a new political party has emerged.
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip E. Davis secures historic 2nd term
NASSAU, Bahamas- Bahamian Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Bahamas general election, marking the first time in nearly three decades that a Bahamian leader has won two consecutive terms in office.
U11 children born in VI to expat parents get visa exemption
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Children under 11 years of age born in the Virgin Islands (VI) to parents who are ordinarily resident in the Territory no longer require a visa to reside.
Hantavirus risk to VI remains low- Ministry of Health
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has said it is closely monitoring a reported hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise vessel outside of the Caribbean region, and is reassuring the public that the current risk to the Virgin Islands remains low.
Gov't working hard to find $$ for salary hike for healthcare workers- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Healthcare workers in the Virgin Islands have been under tremendous pressure and have expressed concerns regarding their salaries and working conditions.
1 injured in smashup involving SUV & oil tanker truck @ Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 10:00 AM, today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, an accident occurred at Manuel Reef on Tortola after an SUV reportedly attempted to overtake an oil tanker truck.
NDP snubbed? Mark H. Vanterpool to bring his own party for 2027 elections!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fallout following the April 2026 election of a new Chairman for the Opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) continues. Current Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) won the election in a landslide victory over former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, 65 votes to 29.
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