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USVI Earns 3 Spots on World’s Best Beaches Axel Dash USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands has once again solidified its reputation as one of the world’s premier beach destinations, earning three coveted spots on Beach’s 2026 World’s Best Beaches List. Leading the rankings is Trunk Bay on St. John, which was named the No. 1 beach in the world. Further showcasing the Territory’s unparalleled coastal beauty, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on St Croix ranked No.

M.A. Dworkin UK - A group of Caribbean leaders from the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC), on a four-day official tour of the United Kingdom (UK), have made headlines around the world with their demand to free the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from under British rule, and calls for reparations from the UK, along with requests for the independence of European and American territories in the Caribbean region. The CRC recently launched a new manifesto demanding a moral,

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Government House Director of Communications Richard Motta Jr. at the Monday, July 13, 2026, press briefing which took place at Government House on St. Croix provided updates on the upcoming Club Med groundbreaking at the former Carambola Beach Resort. Members of the Bryan-Roach Administration will join Club Med, VICI Properties and local stakeholders on St. Croix on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for the first stone ceremony for the new Club Med.

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has announced the acquisition of Parcel 59 Mt. Welcome on St. Croix, securing 4.77 acres of shoreline property along Altona Lagoon for the people of the Virgin Islands. The newly acquired property, located adjacent to the popular Altona Lagoon community park in Christiansted, will help expand public access to one of St. Croix’s most treasured natural ar

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the installation of three new “Welcome to St. Croix” signs at the intersection of East Airport Road and the Melvin Evans Highway, marking another step in his Administration’s ongoing effort to beautify major landmarks, gateways, and highly visible public areas across the Territory. The “Welcome to St. Croix” signage was erected by Department of Public Works contractor Island Designs Landscape & Storm Water So

A.J. Pike USVI - The United States Postal Service (USPS) has implemented a $50 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) no-compliance fine/fee for any package containing hazardous materials that is improperly labeled or undeclared. This policy, which takes effect July 12, 2026, under a new compliance law, applies across all USPS competitive services to enhance transportation safety. Specifically, a $50 fee is applied to any package that contains hazardous materials but is not corr

Advertisement St. Croix - Raymond T. James, Esq. Republican candidate for the Legislature from the St. Croix District is announcing a comprehensive healthcare reform plan designed to improve patient care, strengthen the Territory’s hospitals, expand elder care services, protect hospital employees, and restore public confidence in the Virgin Islands healthcare system. “Quality healthcare is not a privilege - it is a fundamental responsibility of government,” Mr. James st

M.A. Dworkin USVI - On July 9, 2026, FEMA announced more than $32.7 million to help the U.S. Virgin Islands strengthen community resilience, restore critical infrastructure, and invest in mitigation measures to reduce future disaster damage. The funding is part of the $584 million approved nationwide through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. These programs help States, local communities, tr

A.J. Pike USVI - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted a major change that will affect how you pack for the airport. Many airports now have the new TSA 3D Scanners that feature smaller entry tunnels, requiring carry-on bags to measure no larger than 22” x 14” x 9”. These measurements include the handles and wheels. Furthermore, strict gate enforcement means protruding wheels, handles, and bulging pockets are included in these limits. Frequent travel

Axel Dash Des Moines, Iowa - In the wake of the biggest online buying boom in U.S. history, and a strong upward trend in the USVI to buy more products online, the State of Iowa Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against online marketplace Temu, accusing the company of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act through deceptive marketing, misleading pricing practices, data collection, and intellectual property violations. The State of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit agains

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - During a Press Briefing Monday, July 6, 2026 at Government House St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. highlighted significant progress across multiple priority areas of his administration, including progress with the restoration of horse racing on St. Croix, strengthening the Territory’s financial position, advancing major construction projects, and expanding air service connections that support economic growth throughout the Virgin Islands.

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - After extensive meetings with all stakeholders, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted a revised horse racing agreement to the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, advancing a plan to rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix, support the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas, and restore an important cultural institution that can provide positive opportunities for young people across the Territory. Governor Bryan said the