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UPDATE: VG drowning victim identified as 71-year-old Johnnie Hoffman
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The American tourist who drowned while swimming at Virgin Gorda on Monday, June 9, 2025, has been identified as Johnnie Hoffman, 71.
American tourist who drowned @ VG identified as Daniel Weigel
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- An American tourist who reportedly drowned while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on May 19, 2025, has been identified as Daniel Weigel.
The Baths drowning: Tourist had swum to shore from charter vessel- RVIPF
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 52-year-old male US citizen lost his life while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
USVI: Two tourists struck by vehicle while crossing road on St Thomas
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Two tourists were injured in a pedestrian-auto collision on William G. Lewis Lane near Lucinda Millin Homes on Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department has announced. The incident occurred at approximately 1:42 p.m. and involved a male and female pedestrian who were struck by a moving vehicle while attempting to cross the road at a crosswalk.
Tourists on motor scooter involved in accident @ Palestina Estate
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two tourists on a motor scooter were involved in an accident at Palestina Estate today, January 9, 2025.
VIF&FC to BVITB a good move but proper preparation was needed- Flax-Brutus
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI) Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being moved to the BVI Tourist Board is the right thing to do but questioned if the method used was the right one.
Outrage on social media about tourist allegedly catching ‘baby turtles’
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- There has been outrage on social media after it was alleged a tourist and his boat captain were noticed catching baby turtles at White Bay in Jost van Dyke on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
NCL promises to deliver almost 400K cruise tourists in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sharing a projection of some 250,000 total passengers for 2024, an official of Norwegian Cruise Line has promised to deliver even more tourists to the VI’s shores come 2025.
Int’l flight resumption @ Anegada a 'significant milestone' – Hon Rymer
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) has called the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, a testament to the government's commitment to revitalizing the local economy.
UPDATE: Tourist pulled from water @ Capoons Bay pronounced dead
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The surfer who was pulled from the water at Capoons Bay this morning, February 27, 2024, has died.

