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Boating Incident Sparks Safety Investigation in Virgin Islands
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has confirmed a significant boating incident that took place on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A Lagoon 46 sailing catamaran, named MV Nohea Holokai, struck a reef shortly after leaving the...

I moved our family of four from the US to France & pay just $2,235 for everything – but the grocery stores blew me away
ONE woman up and left America with her husband, two children, and dog five years ago and has since been enjoying an affordable lifestyle across the globe in France. The expat has come to love not only the rich culture and beautiful landscape of...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-TOURISM-BVI records increase in visitor arrivals

Robertson-Mack signs with University of the Virgin Islands
Former Hancock College women's basketball team standout Khaelii Robertson-Mack has signed with NAIA member University of the Virgin Islands. The Buccaneers compete in the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). "I...

Don’t forget to buy a ticket: Mega Millions jackpot grows to $110 Million
California lottery ticket. (Photo by Alexander Nguyen/Times of San Diego) No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $110...

UND women's basketball will head to U.S. Virgin Islands in November for Paradise Jam
GRAND FORKS — The UND women's basketball team's 2025-26 schedule will now include a trip to the tropics. The Fighting Hawks are heading to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, in late November to participate in the Paradise Jam, marking the program's...

Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from Virgin Islands
Theodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of JusticeTheodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of Justice Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S....
First-class travels: Hannis T. Bourgeois partner touts the British Virgin Islands
As a child, Hannis T. Bourgeois partner Derek Foret grew up visiting the Caribbean and the Yucatan of Mexico. To him, the one place that stood out above all was the British Virgin Islands. For its latest issue, Business Report chatted with Foret...

Border patrol officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A former border patrol officer has been sentenced after he was convicted of trying to smuggle a large amount of cocaine into the United States through the Atlanta airport, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

Dominica hosts Caribbean Cadet Camp and Commandants’ Conference for the first time
Executive of the Dominica Cadet Corps: (l-r) backrow – Nathalie Walsh, Nazarine Gordon, front row – Colonel Raymond, Lt. Colonel Leon.For the first time in its history, Dominica will host the prestigious 38th Annual Association of Caribbean...

US President Donald Trump has denied spending time at the US Virgin Islands home where Jeffrey Epstein is said to have trafficked underage girls
Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low around 80F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: July 8, 2025 @ 12:21 pm

Silver Airways affiliate Seaborne Airlines auctioned off, continues U.S. Virgin Islands service
The island-hopping affiliate of grounded regional airline Silver Airways has been auctioned off to an investment firm, a move that appears to ensure continued local air service for residents and visitors in the Caribbean islands of St. Thomas and...
‘May this Virgin Islands Day inspire pride & a renewed sense of purpose’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Monday, July 7, 2025, the Virgin Islands is celebrating ‘Virgin Islands Day’, a public holiday. Formerly Territory Day, it was renamed to Virgin Islands Day in December 2020. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the...

Virgin Island therapist Joy Rigel admits breaking show rule with Channel 4 star she helped orgasm
One of the therapists on Channel 4 series Virgin Island has lifted the lid on what really went on behind the scenes of the hit show. Joy Rigel – who’s told Entertainment Daily she’s considering not returning for the second series – joined the...

In the British Virgin Islands, Finding Christmas in July
In the British Virgin Islands, the holiday spirit isn’t limited to December. Every summer, the BVI brings a burst of yuletide joy to the Caribbean heat with its annual “Christmas in July” celebration—a one-of-a-kind event that blends festive...

How to Watch France vs. Germany From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer
In-form France take on eight-time champions Germany in a mouthwatering Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal clash at St. Jakob-Park Stadium on Saturday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens,...

Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — Jamaicans and Filipinos top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House...

Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands
Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands, according to figures shared by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. As of May 30, 2025,...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-IMMIGRATION – Jamaicans, Filipinos the top holders of work permits in BVI
New Virgin Islands Civics textbook Available
The Virgin Islands Department of Education State Office of Instructional Development is pleased to announce the launch of pre-orders for the newly released Virgin Islands Civics textbook, limited Student Edition. Due to high public interest, this...