British Virgin Islands national Dane Hunter has joined the Global Samud Flotilla, an international mission seeking to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver urgently needed humanitarian aid. Hunter, who has Palestinian friends in the Caribbean and New York, said his decision to join was deeply personal. “It’s a man-made tragedy. You have starving kids. … Continued
A Brazilian federal court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to pay 1 million reais (US$188,865) in damages for collective moral harm caused by racist comments he made while in office, according to Reuters. The ruling stems from a May 2021 incident in which Bolsonaro made derogatory remarks to a Black supporter who had asked … Continued
A major upheaval at the top levels of the British government has resulted in a new Foreign Secretary with direct portfolio responsibilities for the British Virgin Islands and the other UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Yvette Cooper, who was the Home Secretary, has replaced David Lammy, who has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary. … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned a recent strike by Israel on residential premises in Doha, Qatar, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued on Thursday, CARICOM said the attack was particularly alarming as it targeted a state … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation, BVIEC says the recent tariffs announced by the US President Donald Trump could have an effect on the cost of electricity here. During a BVIEC Press conference last week, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith said they expect the cost to be higher because their fuel is sourced from the United States.
Two people lost their lives in a mid-air collision between a Lancair and a Cessna 172 at the Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, United States on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. in what is described as an uncontrolled field, meaning the airport does not have an operating air traffic control tower. … Continued
A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 80 people, including 76 passengers and four crew members, made a dramatic crash-landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada on Monday, February 17, flipping over upon impact. The incident resulted in injuries to 18 people, including a child. Delta Flight 4819, which departed from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, … Continued
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to delay tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days, but remains steadfast in his decision to maintain tariffs on China, further escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The pause on tariffs for Canada and Mexico came as both countries took steps to address … Continued
A small medical transport plane crashed into multiple buildings in northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, killing all six people on board and injuring several people on the ground. The aircraft, which was on a medical transport mission, carried a child patient, her mother, and four crew members. According to flight logs, the plane was in … Continued
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway after a devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The crash involved American Airlines Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, which was carrying 64 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, DC. … Continued
