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Cancer Survival Rate          Soars to 70% M.A. Dworkin      U.S.A. - According to a report released on January 13, 2026, by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined in the United States has reached 70% for the first time. The milestone signifies a major improvement in cancer outcomes, as the rate was roughly 50% in the mid-1970s.      Seven in ten people diagnosed with cancer are now expected to live at least five years

A.J. Pike USVI Airports - For all those would-be passengers who need to fly but show up at the airport without proper ID, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering a new way to still get you on the plane and to your destination, but it’ll cost you $45.       The TSA is rolling out its new ConfirmID program starting February 1, 2026, allowing passengers without a REAL ID, passport or other acceptable identification to attempt to proceed through security for

M.A. Dworkin       USVI - The VI Police Department (VIPD)/ Office of Highway Safety’s (VIOHS) Occupant Protection Program Manager, Denise Gomes, received national recognition at the 20th annual 2025 Kidz In Motion (KIM) Conference held recently in Madison, Wisconsin. KIM is the largest international conference focused specifically on keeping children safe in vehicles.       VIOHS Program Manager, Denise Gomes, was recognized for working “tirelessly to ensure that every child

John F. McKeon  There is much debate concerning the reasons for the recent invasion of Venezuela by the US. But is the real story about drugs, or terror, or oil for America? Or is it all about energy leverage, China!s dependence, and the long game shaping global power? Its a bold and possibly reckless strategy that has many moving parts, requires nimble US action and has no assurance of success. The US has a long history of tampering in Latin America, it is nothing new and no

M.A. Dworkin Labadee, Haiti - As Haiti’s tourism continues to spiral downward due to out-of-control gang violence, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) has extended the suspension of its northern Haiti private destination cruise port stop in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026.         Labadee, is RCCL’s private fenced-off beach resort, which is only hours away from the capital, Port-au-Prince, and half-hour away from Cap-Haitien. It offers cruise passengers beaches, wate

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - What could be more beautiful than viewing great art and watching the sun set over the Caribbean Sea from the 2nd Floor Gallery windows at CMCArts. The entire scene delivers a long moment of utter satisfaction.        The startling new Artist Guild of St. Croix’s 2026 Art Show, that just opened at CMCArts in Frederiksted, certainly packs a creative punch, an artistic wallop, that demonstrates to the surrounding islands that the Big Island of St. Croix

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - There’s an old fishing slogan that captures the joy, relaxation, and adventure of angling: Bait It and They Will Come.       Here to help make those fishing dreams come true is the arrival of Sandy’s Bait & Tackle which has recently opened its doors at 55 Company Street in downtown Christiansted. This very cool looking fishing supply store is filled with everything an Angler needs to make for a great day out on the waves. From a great variety of clas

Precautions: • Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn. • Always swim with a buddy. • Swim in clear, calm water. • Follow local swim guidelines and lifeguards. • Don't feed sharks while snorkeling or diving. If sighted: • Remain calm making no sudden movements. • Keep eye contact with the shark while floating or swimming backwards. • Exit the water. If you witness an accident: • Exit the water and call 911. • Assist the victim out of the water if safe. Apply pressure to their wound.

A.J. Pike Grenada - The U.S. Department of State has increased its travel advisory to a Level 2 for the country of Grenada, urging Americans “to exercise increased caution” when heading to the country. The advisory was updated on January 5, 2026, to include the crime indicator, mentioning instances of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape against American citizens.        “Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada,” the State Department wrote in its advisory, adding “

M.A Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism closed out 2025 with a strong tourism performance across the Territory, reinforcing its standing as a leading Caribbean destination. Throughout the year, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands remained resilient, supported by consistent air access, active cruise operations, and sustained interest from key U.S. markets.       The continued success of the USVI in attracting tourists to its islands differs greatly from

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - It’s easy to lose that healthy feeling when you get older. Gravity begins to take over and your energy level begins to slip down. If you don’t take care of yourself, your body slowly falls out of shape and your mind follows. You become aware you need a boost, but you’re not sure what is the proper way to provide one. Fitter Futures by Beeston Hill may just be the answer to kick-start your senior years back into the shape of your youthful days.       T

M.A. Dworkin Caribbean - The United States criminal indictment against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alleges that politicians along a “Caribbean route” accepted payments from cocaine traffickers in exchange for protection from arrest and freedom to operate as drugs moved north toward the United States.        The indictment, which insiders believe appears to be legally sound, claims that drug trafficking networks operating out of Venezuela relied on systemic corruption