British Virgin Islands
Coverage of British Virgin Islands in the Nexus archive.
- I've called 12 different countries home. Living abroad taught me how lonely freedom can feel.
The author, Shannon O'Brien, has lived in 12 countries and reflects on the emotional toll of frequent relocations, including feelings of loneliness and being a perpetual foreigner even when returning to the US. She highlights challenges like starting over in new places, logistical difficulties, and the accumulation of goodbyes.
- 2 major earthquakes rock Venezuela; death toll climbs
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart, causing at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, triggered tsunami alerts for Caribbean coastlines and damaged Venezuela’s main airport, with over 30 aftershocks reported since.
- SEE IT: Lavish $35M mansion bought by tech CEO accused of feeding US gear to Iran's nuclear machine
Jamshid Ghomi, an Iranian-American businessman, was charged with conspiring to supply U.S. technology to Iran's military and nuclear programs, using illicit proceeds to fund a $35 million Newport Beach mansion. Federal prosecutors allege he laundered over $15 million through offshore accounts in the British Virgin Islands, UAE, and other locations to conceal the funds' origin.
- SEE IT: Lavish $35M mansion bought by tech CEO accused of feeding US gear to Iran's nuclear machine
Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen, was charged with supplying U.S. technology to Iran's military and nuclear programs, using illicit proceeds to fund a $35 million Newport Beach mansion. Federal prosecutors allege he laundered over $15 million through offshore entities in the British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Turkey, and the UAE, falsely reporting funds as a foreign inheritance.