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VI sailors participate in Pan Pepin International Regatta in PR
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Virgin Islands' Opti sailing team, consisting of Aerin Westlake, Henry Clifton, Piper Bailey and Arun Bissoondutt headed off to Puerto Rico for the Pan Pepin International Regatta hosted by Club Nautico de San Juan.
UPDATE: VI whipped 12-0 by Puerto Rico in CONCACAF U-17 Football Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a heavy loss in their opening game of Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
FAA temporarily restricts PR airspace for U.S. airlines
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily restricted the airspace covering Puerto Rico, according to a statement from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) today, Saturday, January 3, 2026.
InterCaribbean Airways Launches New Nonstop Service Between San Juan & St Kitts
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands- InterCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce nonstop flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and St Kitts (SKB), commencing December 18, 2025.
One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the biggest Christmas in July events was held at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
USVI: Trump signs bill to keep rum tax rate @ $13.25 benefiting U.S. Territories
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law on July 4, securing a historic victory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by permanently setting the rum cover-over rate at $13.25 per proof gallon. The provision, a cornerstone of the tax reconciliation package, ends decades of uncertainty for the territories by ensuring a stable flow of federal excise tax revenues from rum production, projected to deliver over $1 billion c
Expect ‘nonstop vibes all day’ @ Xmas in July- BVI Tourist Board
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Live music, grilled/BBQ cuisine, island culture, and nonstop vibes all day long are what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) says patrons can expect when Xmas in July is held at Pond Bay on July 26, 2025.
Premier Wheatley attends BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was among the large number of persons who attended the annual BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico.
Massive blackout hits Puerto Rico, leaving nearly 1.3 million in the dark
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Early Tuesday morning, Puerto Rico experienced a widespread blackout, leaving over 1.3 million residents without power just as the island prepared to welcome the New Year.
November begins with severe weather threat
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The National Weather Service has issued several warnings as unsettled weather marks the start of November for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI), with conditions favouring heavy rain, flash floods, hazardous seas, and dangerous rip currents.
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