News
HM Prison in chaos! Are locals shut out?
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Multiple sources associated with His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) have reported to our newsroom that the prison is currently in chaos.
Leslie-Ann Faulkner appointed Additional Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Leslie-Ann Faulkner has been appointed as an Additional Magistrate within the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands for a period of one (1) year.
VI’s financial services sector being attacked by ‘big powers’- Julian Willock
FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- The former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has accused the international community of trying to sabotage the VI’s financial services sector.
Drug bust in progress in East End; Several arrested
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Reports reaching our News Centre indicate that a drug bust is in progress in East End today, June 18, 2025.
Public officers should not impede the nation’s development— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Public officers and permanent secretaries in the Virgin Islands have been told not to become hindrances and to avoid impeding the nation’s growth.
New climate school to lead education reform
BARBADOS TODAY,
BAY STREET, Bridgetown, Barbados- Barbados is set to break ground on its first-ever climate school within the year, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday announced a major step in the government’s education reform agenda, including the creation of a state-of-the-art Chelston Academy.
Tourism ministry to pursue ‘Jamaica First’ policy
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Tourism Ministry is to pursue a policy that will, among other things, pass legislation and implement incentives to ensure greater participation of Jamaican manufacturers, farmers, creatives, and professionals in the tourism supply chain.
Bahamas: Child dies in house fire, three others hospitalized with severe burns
LOOP NEWS
NASSAU, The Bahamas- A five-year-old child died Monday from injuries sustained in a house fire that left three other toddlers hospitalized with severe burns, prompting a criminal investigation by local authorities.
EU position on Iran-Israel war excludes regime change
BRUSSELS SIGNAL
STRASBOURG, France- The European Union insisted diplomacy, not regime change, was its only strategy for dealing with Iran, even while Washington signalled it wanted Tehran to surrender.
Chinese scientists say they have developed new technology to weaponise 6G
THE INDEPENDENT
BEIJING, China- Chinese scientists say they have developed an advanced new weapon using 6G technology, which they claim can confuse even advanced fighter jets and jam their communication systems.

