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Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court blocks vetting of police officers in British Virgin Islands
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 14, 2025
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the High Court of Justice (Civil Division) has dealt a blow to United Kingdom–appointed Governor Daniel Pruce, granting an injunction that blocks the controversial vetting of police officers in the British...
Hilton Opens First Hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
FTN News
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August 14, 2025
Hilton opens first hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room property overlooking Long Bay and steps from the island’s bustling Havensight Mall. This debut marks Hilton’s entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands and...
Use Hilton points in the US Virgin Islands for the first time ever at Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
The Points Guy
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August 13, 2025
Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which...
Tropical Storm Erin set to become first hurricane of the season as US Virgin Islands prepare for the worst
New York Post
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August 13, 2025
Preparations for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Erin are underway in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the system continues to become better organized and remains on track to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season....
Conservative MP Helps Coal Mining Firm Sue UK Government in Secretive ‘Corporate Court’
Byline Times
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August 14, 2025
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features Keir Starmer’s Government is being sued in a ‘corporate court’ by a Singapore based investor in the...
British Virgin Islands Gearing Up For Anegada Lobster Festival 2025
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 12, 2025
- Advertisement - Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The British Virgin Islands is once again preparing to welcome food lovers, adventure seekers, and cultural explorers to the highly anticipated Anegada Lobster Festival 2025. Set to...
The Marshall Islands gearing up for historic international soccer match
The Irish News
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Marshall Islands assistant manager Justin Walley admits the actuality of kicking off the country’s first ever international football match still feels like a dream. The Marshall Islands have long claimed to be “the last nation on earth without a...
'Last nation without a team' to make international bow
RTE Ireland
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August 13, 2025
Marshall Islands assistant manager Justin Walley admits the country's imminent first ever international football match still feels like a dream. The Marshall Islands have long claimed to be "the last nation on earth without a football team", and...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS INDEPENDENCE DISCUSSION
Caymanian Times
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BY Staff Writer Never far from the centre of discussion, especially in recent years, the issue of independence for the British Virgin Islands is trending again in the territory’s political discourse. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been addressing...
The Marshall Islands gearing up for historic international football match
Express & Star
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August 13, 2025
Marshall Islands assistant manager Justin Walley admits the actuality of kicking off the country’s first ever international football match still feels like a dream. The Marshall Islands have long claimed to be “the last nation on earth without a...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...
High Court temporarily blocks Governor’s police vetting process
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) in the High Court of Justice (Civil Division) has dealt a blow to United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce by granting an injunction preventing the Governor from proceeding...
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become season’s first hurricane by Friday
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Bill (2025)
Virgin Islands News Online
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Vere H.E. Browne: Photo: Provided By Vere H.E. Browne Section 1: Short Title- This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Act, 2025. Section 2: Definitions- In this Act, "pensioner" means an individual who has attained the...
Hurricane warning: Will Storm Erin trigger state of emergency in US? areas at risk and what residents need to know
The Times of India
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Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday, August 15. Meteorologists warn that Erin could escalate into a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend, posing...
National Guard In DC: What It Is And The Unique Power That Lets A President Deploy It
News18
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August 12, 2025
Last Updated:August 12, 2025, 09:20 IST Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard troops into Washington DC. Here’s how the force works, who controls it, and why DC’s unit answers only to the President US President Donald Trump said that he is...
U-14 girls from St Kitts to compete at U14 Girls CFU Caribbean Challenge Series
SKN News
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August 15, 2025
Last Updated on August 15, 2025, 12:28 AM AST by Anthony Morris The under 14 girls national team has travelled to Trinidad and Tobago for the U14 Girls CFU Caribbean Challenge Series. The series is running from August 15–25, 2025 with several...
GILTI and how it impacts the US Virgin Islands
Pasquines
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August 8, 2025
To prevent offshore tax avoidance, the US implemented Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) to ensure American companies pay their fair share. It is a US tax created to stop American companies and citizens from avoiding taxes by shifting...
SMCP Recovers 15.5% Stake From Singapore After Lengthy Legal Battle
WWD - New York
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August 11, 2025
PARIS — SMCP, the parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, has regained control of a 15.5 percent stake of its capital as a result of a ruling by the Singapore High Court, following a lengthy legal battle. The group said Monday...
BVI Government Presses Supermarkets on Staple Costs.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 11, 2025
- Advertisement - The British Virgin Islands government is stepping up efforts to tackle high grocery costs, with Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith meeting supermarket executives on June 27 to push for...