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Second law review report was unnecessary — Vanterpool
BVI News
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July 15, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on July 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM / Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool has said the second volume of the law enforcement and criminal justice review report for the Virgin Islands was unnecessary, as many of its...
Epstein’s Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Has Her Appeal for a Review of Her Conviction Denied by US Government – Supreme Court To Rule on Issue
The Gateway Pundit
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July 15, 2025
Days after she offered to be deposed in Congress on the Epstein files, Ghislaine Maxwell sees her chances of an appeal of her sentencing dwindle. In the midst of the Epstein files controversy, the ‘disgraced socialite’ Ghislaine Maxwell is back in...
Congressional Lawmakers Approve Bill To Block Justice Department From Rescheduling Marijuana
Marijuana Moment
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July 15, 2025
A congressional committee has approved a spending bill that contains provisions to block the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation would also maintain a separate longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis...
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...
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...
Closest national parks to Phoenix
KYMA - Arizona
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July 19, 2025
ronnybas frimages // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Phoenix Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson...
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...
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...
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...
Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from Virgin Islands
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
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....
Border patrol officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Atlanta
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
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...
US President Donald Trump has denied spending time at the US Virgin Islands home where Jeffrey Epstein is said to have trafficked underage girls
Islander News - Florida
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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
‘May this Virgin Islands Day inspire pride & a renewed sense of purpose’- Premier
Virgin Islands News Online
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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...
In the British Virgin Islands, Finding Christmas in July
Caribbean Journal
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July 5, 2025
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...
Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands
Jamaica Observer
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July 3, 2025
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...
‘As an NQ lawyer, would moving offshore damage my career?’
Legal Cheek
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July 11, 2025
Change of scene In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be qualified solicitor is looking for a new role overseas but is worried about what impact it might have on their legal career. “Hi Legal Cheek. I’ve got a question for you career conundrum...
Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 3, 2025
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,...
Closest national parks to Los Angeles
KESQ-TV - California
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July 19, 2025
Yhelfman // Shutterstock Closest national parks to Los Angeles Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson in...
Closest national parks to San Francisco
KION - California
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July 19, 2025
Bob Pool // Shutterstock Closest national parks to San Francisco Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson in...