CSA re-elects William Brown, Maria del Mar Rodriguez as president and vice-president

Paramaribo, Suriname: WILLIAM BROWN and Maria del Mar Rodriguez were re-elected as president and vice- president, respectively, of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), at the body’s 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition, held...

Tropical Storm Jerry Update: Why a New Atlantic Monster is Threatening the Caribbean?

Just as the Atlantic calms down following the havoc of Humberto and Imelda, a new and highly organised weather disturbance is brewing that is poised to become the 10th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. Invest 95L, the ominous cluster of...

The Big E draws more than 1.5 million people in 2025

Guests came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, England and Ireland, according to event staff. WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — This year’s edition of the Eastern States Exposition, or The Big E, did not disappoint,...

Trouble in Paradise? The IRS Is Taking a Hard Look at Puerto Rican Tax Breaks

A decade ago, the IRS audited and brought cases against numerous taxpayers who claimed residency in the U.S. Virgin Islands to take advantage of a highly touted benefit whereby bona fide Virgin Islands residents could claim a 90 percent tax credit...

Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean

By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like...

Emeren Group Announces Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company“) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar and storage project developer, owner, and operator, today announced that its extraordinary general...

A blend of sun and clouds with a shower or two in the afternoon, high 91

The last day of September is expected to be warm and once again a Heat Advisory is in effect for all urban and coastal areas of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from 10 AM AST through 5 PM AST. Check out some recommendations and share with...

These are the Caribbean’s most amazing hotels, according to our experts

The good news is that all 30 island states and territories scattered across this balmy region have superb hotels aplenty. It doesn’t matter whether you’re seeking beach bliss, family fun, rainforest adventures or sublime slumber in a four-poster...

WSPN and dtcpay to Launch WUSD Card, Expanding Digital Payment Accessibility

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, and dtcpay, a regulated Major Payment Institution, are pleased to announce...

KE’s power struggle comes to an end with Saudis on top and SIFC backing

It took a decade of stalled deals, diplomatic nudges, and bruised egos, but the government has finally managed to untangle one of Pakistan’s longest-running corporate knots. The ownership dispute over K-Electric—the country’s only vertically...

Premier: 2025-2026 Budget to focus on 'bread & butter issues' of the community

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the 2025-2026 budget will prioritise investments in the "bread and butter issues" of the community. Dr Wheatley made this...

VI employment policy in the works

A shake-up of employment practices could be on the way for the Virgin Islands following government engagement with the International Labour Organisation. The Geneva-based ILO revealed this month that it has been working with the territory on...

UK looking to support VI ‘to find funding' for airport runway- Baroness Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom’s anti-corruption champion, the Rt Honourable Baroness Margaret Hodge, DDE, said the United Kingdom (UK) is willing to assist the Virgin Islands (VI) in sourcing funding for the runway project at the...

Special needs students to get new home as Eslyn Henley opens

in All News / By: BVI News on October 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM / The BVI will officially open the newly rebuilt Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre today, marking a major step in advancing inclusive education for students with special needs. The...

'We're gonna win 6-5!' – A day on the road with Whitstable Town's FA Cup dreamers

He is. It's 10:01am. Whitstable Town are on their way to the biggest match of their season. Or at least, they should be - but there's no sign of the coach. I'm outside the Belmont Stadium on the Kent coast, ready to hitch a lift to Wealdstone for...

Today: Partly sunny, high 92; tonight: mainly clear, low 80

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK Tropical Depression Nine is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm tonight or early Sunday. Major Hurricane Humberto has rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane. Important: There is NO tropical threat to...

Met Eireann warns of 'uncertainty' as remnants of Hurricane Humberto may hit Ireland

The leftovers of Hurricane Humberto could wreak havoc on Ireland's weather towards the tail end of this week and into the following weekend. Humberto, which has been officially branded a Category 5 hurricane and has sparked alerts from the US...

China eyes Arctic shortcut as top container lines stay away

China’s latest foray into the Northern Sea Route — using the channel between Russia and the North Pole to ship goods — has led some of the world’s largest container carriers to reiterate that the Arctic for them is still not safe, environmentally...

SKNFA’S MAKEDA WOODS PARTICIPATES IN FIFA ESSENTIALS CLUBMANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) proudly announces that Makeda Woods, Club Licensing & Insurance Manager, has successfully completed the FIFA Essentials Club Management Workshop, hosted by the Anguilla...

Outdoors in RI: PFAS, Scouting at Fort Adams, Shoreline Access, Columbus

Infrastructure Bank Awards $300,000 Emerging Contaminants Grant To Pascoag’s Clear River Electric & Water District Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Health, has awarded a $300,000 grant to the...