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M.A. Dworkin Washington, D.C. - The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 vote (Mullin v. Doe), cleared the way for the federal government to strip deportation protection from hundreds of thousands of citizens of Haiti and Syria who fled war and disaster to come to the United States. Under a federal program known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), for Haiti and Syria, which allows foreign citizens to stay in the U.S. when the U.S. government believes that it is not safe for them to retu

Advertisement St. Croix - Raymond T. James, Esq. Republican candidate for the Legislature of the Virgin Islands from the District of St. Croix is calling for a review of the 1987 Government Reorganization Law and restoration of the Personnel Merit System. Mr. James believes the Virgin Islands government must modernize, protect qualified public employees, and prepare for the future competition of skilled workers. Mr. James firmly states that the time is long overdue to

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - At the Weekly Press Briefing at Government House St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. welcomed the Legislature’s approval of an additional $4 million for the VI Slice Moderate Income Homeownership Program, an initiative designed and launched by the Bryan-Roach Administration to make homeownership more attainable for working Virgin Islanders. Since its launch, VI Slice has helped more than 73 Virgin Islands families become homeowners. The addi

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Big money comes. Big money goes. But when it leaves a major hole in a Territory’s finances it could upend your financial planning, and so you have to sit up straight in your seat and take notice of why the big bucks went flying out the door. The departure from the U.S. Virgin Islands of two high-net-worth individuals will cost the Territory an estimated $35 million to $40 million in income tax revenue this year. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Dire

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort is coming back to U.S. shores with a magical redevelopment of the historic Carambola Beach Resort. Nestled between a crescent-shaped beach and a lush tropical rain forest in a protected stretch of coastline, on the island’s northwest coast, Club Med St. Croix will bring new life to the iconic Carambola Beach Resort. Reimagined as part of Club Med’s Exclusive Collection, the $75 million redo promises to

Government House USVI - As Virgin Islanders, we understand the importance of preserving the stories, traditions, and contributions of those who came before us. Their resilience and determination continue to shape our communities and inspire future generations. May this Juneteenth serve as a reminder that freedom is not only a part of our history, but a responsibility we carry forward through education, unity, and service to one another. “Juneteenth is a moment to

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Before it ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines played a vital role in keeping airfare prices down in the USVI and across the Caribbean. Now, Texas-based Mooney International has submitted a formal bid to acquire Spirit Airlines and its related assets and return the no-frills, low-cost airlines to its former glory days as an important air carrier in the U.S., Latin America and Caribbean markets. Mooney International said its proposal

M.A. Dworkin Washington, D.C. - In his eighth State of the Territories appearance, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. advanced a clear and forward looking agenda for healthcare, equity, investment, energy security and continued economic growth. Testifying at the Committee’s Annual State of the Territories hearing at the U.S. Capitol Governor Bryan joined the Governors of all five U.S. Territories in outlining prio

Advertisement St. Croix - Raymond T. James, Esq. Republican candidate for the Legislature of the Virgin Islands from the District of St. Croix, announced today his Agricultural Homestead Program, a cornerstone initiative of his campaign for the Senate, focused on preserving agricultural lands, strengthening food security, supporting local farmers, and creating opportunities for future generations of Virgin Islanders in the Agricultural field. Mr. James said his proposa

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - The Virgin Islands Energy Office has begun distribution of portable battery backup systems to medically vulnerable residents through the Virgin Islands Resiliency Gateway Program (VIRG), a major resiliency initiative designed to help residents who depend on electricity for critical health and safety needs. The announcement was made during the weekly Government House Press Briefing held on St. Thomas, where Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Es

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Water Spirit Freight Services, the St. Croix based cargo carrier that provides island to island services between St. Croix, St. Thomas, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and Tortola, BVI, has been given the all clear to resume cargo operations at Pier 14 in Old San Juan. Given the conflicting problems with cruise ship dockings at Pier 10, the company has moved operations to Pier 14. Due to operational limitations at Pier 14, where it has been decided t

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met on June 12, 2026 at Government House St. Croix with the Presidents of the Territory’s horsemen associations, representatives of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission, and Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands to further refine the proposed agreement governing horse racing on St. Croix and St. Thomas. The agreement announced and transmitted to the 36th Legislature on April 28, 2026, would provide for the rebui