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Ocean Point Terminals Contributes $140K to UVI Process Technology Program to Bolster Local Workforce Development
The Virgin Island Consortium
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Ocean Point Terminals has reaffirmed its long-standing support for workforce development in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a $140,000 contribution to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Process Technology Program. The funding, presented...
PrivatBank Scores Decisive Victory in Multi-Billion UK Court Battle Against Oligarchs
Kyiv Post
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July 30, 2025
The High Court of England and Wales ruled that Ukraine acted lawfully in nationalizing PrivatBank from its former owners, Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov, after uncovering a $5.5 billion fraud involving sham loans and major capital...
SUPPLIER MISAPPROPRIATES VIRGIN ISLANDS ICON AWARDS FUNDS – MATTER TURNED OVER TO AUTHORITIES
284 Media BVI
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July 12, 2025
The producers of The Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons), a celebration of Virgin Islands excellence, are deeply dismayed to report a serious breach of trust involving a contracted supplier. During a routine check on expected deliverables,...
How to Watch England vs. India From Anywhere for Free: Livestream 5th Test Cricket
CNET
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July 31, 2025
England's fiery series against India comes to a close at the Oval with the fifth Test and the result on a knife edge. The hosts hold a 2-1 lead going into the final match. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this Test...
How to Watch Arsenal vs. Tottenham From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer
CNET
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July 31, 2025
New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank will get his first taste of north London's eternal footballing rivalry as his Spurs team takes on Arsenal in this intriguing preseason friendly in Hong Kong on Thursday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV...
Commission will reconsider Virgin Islands WAPA rate cut
The Bond Buyer - New York
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July 11, 2025
WAPA's Richmond Power Plant in St. Croix. WAPA said the Public Service Commission's June-approved electric rate cuts would lead to a financial crisis. The U.S. Virgin Islands Public Service Commission voted to reconsider its June order that the...
David Lammy: I am not informed about Georgia and the corrupt activities there, but I will look into the matter closely and present it to the British Virgin Islands
Inter Press News
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“I am not informed about the details of the case you are raising regarding Georgia and the corrupt activities there, but I will carefully review it and present these issues to the British Virgin Islands,” said David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s...
Powerball winning numbers for today's draw, 07/30/2025: Jackpot of $384 million
MARCA
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July 31, 2025
The big Powerball jackpot opportunity is knocking again, so tonight Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. ET, you'll have another chance to win millions of dollars. Tonight the Powerball is at $384 million, but with a cash value of $173.1...
Epstein's island, explained: Trump said he 'never had the privilege.'
USA Today
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Former President Donald Trump denied visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island, claiming he declined an invitation. Epstein's island, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was allegedly the site of a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking of...
Empress reigns supreme at KariSoca competition
Antigua.News
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July 30, 2025
The other Caribbean nations included Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad, Montserrat, St Kitts, Dominica, and the US Virgin Islands. Having competed for the second straight year, Empress improved on her last standing as 1st runner up to now being the...
More Virgin Islands ‘icons’ honoured
The BVI Beacon
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July 11, 2025
Deborah Reynolds-O’Neal won a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for her work in fashion. Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway was named “media presenter of the year.” Kenisha Sprauve was honoured for her children’s books, restaurateurs Jamal and Strassa...
EDITORIAL: Happy Virgin Islands Day
The BVI Beacon
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July 11, 2025
Despite our disappointment that the government didn’t host an official Virgin Islands Day celebration this year, we were greatly encouraged by the many activities organised instead by community groups and other residents. As part of...
Mid-Year Update Shows Healthy Cruise Growth in US Virgin Islands
Cruise Hive
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July 10, 2025
Midway through 2025, the three main islands of the US Virgin Islands are taking stock of the region’s tourism industry and have found cruising to be quite robust and on the rise. An update issued by the USVI Department of Tourism shows that cruise...
Junior Sailing Program in St. Thomas Graduates 22 Sailors
Cruising World
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July 30, 2025
Sophia LaPlace (left) sailing with Randy LaPlace. STSC/C The next generation of sailors in the US Virgin Islands took a confident step forward last week as 22 public-school students graduated from the 4th annual Junior Sailing Summer Program at...
VI to showcase @2025 Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas
Virgin Islands News Online
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA- The British Virgin Islands (VI) Tourist Board will host a delegation to the highly anticipated 2025 Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in the city of Las Vegas from Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Friday, August 15, 2025. This...
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Sees Record Growth in Airlift and Cruise Arrivals
FTN News
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands tourism experiences record growth in airlift and cruise arrivals, with the territory reporting strong gains across air travel, cruise passenger numbers, accommodations, cultural events, and marketing partnerships. The halfway...
British Virgin Islands reports nearly 14% jump in tourist arrivals for Q2 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 10, 2025
The British Virgin Islands recorded a 13.8 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced during a recent Virgin Islands Voice broadcast. “We...
Trump loyalist Emil Bove III confirmed by Senate to lifetime appointment on US circuit court
World Socialist Web Site
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July 31, 2025
Eric Trump, attorney Emil Bove, Trump 2024 National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and attorney Alina Habba listen to former President Donald Trump speak as he arrives at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush...
Dining Around The British Virgin Islands On A Private Yacht Charter
Forbes
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The Moorings yacht charterThe Moorings Fine dining and traveling aboard a boat may seem like an unlikely pairing. But The Moorings, a yacht charter company with a fleet of over 400 vessels across 20 global destinations, has redefined what it means...
Boating Incident Sparks Safety Investigation in Virgin Islands
Nautical Voice
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July 10, 2025
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...