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Bryan Sees Bright Future for STX M.A. Dworkin Panama - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently traveled to Panama to take part in regional discussions aimed at strengthening Caribbean trade, expanding investment and positioning the USVI and particularly St. Croix for long-term growth. A major part of Governor Bryan’s vision is the continued development of the St. Croix industrial corridor and the Territory’s free trade zone infrastructure. The Governor stated th

NOAA: Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season A.J. Pike USVI - With the 2026 Hurricane Season at the USVI doorstep, forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season ,which runs from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal season.

M.A. Dworkin USVI - We can probably safely assume that very few mothers stand over their newborn’s crib and declare: Look at my future Member of Congress, isn’t he/she adorable? Let’s look at the facts. It’s probably no surprise to anyone that in nearly every poll, whether it be taken globally or nationally, politicians consistently rank as “the most untrustworthy profession,” somewhere below car salesmen and bankers. In major trust and ethics surveys, members of Congr

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is welcoming recent Presidential Determinations issued under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act as an important federal recognition of the national value of domestic petroleum production, refining, fuel logistics and energy infrastructure, in which the Governor sees as a meaningful boost to ongoing efforts to responsibly restart refinery operations on St. Croix. The Determinations recognize domestic petroleum product

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has agreed to meet with Governor Albert Bryan Jr. to address concerns over recent orders affecting the M/V Water Spirit II and BVI M/V Admirals Pride, two cargo vessels that help move food, refrigerated goods, vehicles, appliances, construction materials, industrial parts, and other essential items between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The issue involves Captain of the Port orders issued on April 30, 2026, directing

Axel Dash USVI - In observance of National Boating Week, May 16 - May 22, 2026, Commissioner Jean Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is announcing the launch of a new Life Jacket Loaner Program through the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), aimed at increasing access to safe recreational boating throughout the USVI. The program will help both adults and children participate in boating activities who may not otherwise have acces

One Man’s Vision It takes a man of unusual vision to study the terrain, size up the possibilities, and see the future. It takes a man of even greater determination and drive to maneuver his way through all the obstacles, do an end-run around all the naysayers, and deliver his vision to the public as a finished project. Texas entrepreneur, Peter Zielke, of Z Property VI is just such a man. He has pulled a rabbit out of his Texas ten-gallon hat and is well on his way to

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) and the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (UVI RTPark) partnered to showcase the U.S. Virgin Islands as a strategic investment destination at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, held recently at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA connects global businesses and investors with

M.A. Dworkin San Juan, PR - Coast Guard Sector San Juan announced Saturday, May 9, 2026, that Captain of the Port Orders were issued to two Togo-flagged multipurpose offshore vessels for obstructing the navigable San Antonio Channel of San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, while moored at Pier 10, May 1, 2026. Until further notice, vessels Water Spirit 2 and Admiral Pride will not be cleared to re-enter San Juan Harbor unless they demonstrate to the Coast Guard their ability t

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Bryan-Roach Administration announced two major infrastructure projects at the recent press briefing at Government House St. Croix. The projects are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, which will advance continued revitalization efforts in Charlotte Amalie and Frederiksted Town bringing temporary traffic and pedestrian changes to both communities. The projects include major road reconstruction work in Frederiksted and the start of de

UPDATE!! Club Med to Take Over Carambola!! M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - What was once one of the iconic resorts in the Caribbean, the Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, is closing down in lieu of a reported $50 million in a sorely needed rebuild and renovation project spearheaded by an internationally known hotel chain. Update!! The St. Croix Times has received information from reliable sources that the Internationally famous resort Club Med will be the new owners of Carambo

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is in the process of holding Community Meetings to assess the input that Virgin Islanders might have on their Comprehensive Harbor Advancement & Resilience Transformation (CHART) plan. A recent Community Meeting (the first of three) was held by the VIPA at St. Croix’s Rohlsen Airport Terminal Cruise Lounge, last week. It is a long-range planning effort to ensure that the maritime assets of the Virgin Islands r