Renewed push for House of Lords representation brings long-standing call for greater Overseas Territory influence at Westminster back into focus.

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Brazilian President **Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth presidential victory, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election on Sunday, October 25, 2026.The victory gives the 80-year-old left-wing leader another four years at the helm of Latin America’s largest economy and marks a remarkable comeback in one of Brazil’s most closely watched presidential contests.According to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, Lula received 64,256,2...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is expected in the British Virgin Islands today for discussions surrounding the controversial increase in commercial vessel licensing fees, a dispute that has strained relations between the neighbouring territories and raised questions about economic sovereignty, regional cooperation and the future of the Virgin Islands’ lucrative yachting industry.The visit comes against the backdrop of months of disagreement betw...

PART TWO: WHEN INDEPENDENT NEWSROOMS COME UNDER PRESSURE By Guavaberry Media

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Cabinet has noted the reappointment of five members to the Prison Visiting Committee for a further three-year term, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029.The reappointments were made in accordance with Section 41 of the Prison Rules, 1999.The members reappointed to the committee are: Mrs. Nolma Chalwell – Chairperson Mr. Gregory Smith Mr. Sendrick Chinnery Mr. Kenrico Wheatley Mrs. Sarah L. Potter WashingtonThe Prison Visiting Committee forms part of the oversight framework for the Te...

Cabinet has approved a series of amendments to regulations governing the financial services sector in the Virgin Islands, along with two Bills that are to be introduced in the House of Assembly.The approved regulations cover trade mark fees, beneficial ownership, business companies and limited partnership fees.The regulations approved by Cabinet are: Financial Services (Trade Marks Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) (Amendme...