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M.A. Dworkin USVI - “Today, the people of the Virgin Islands gather in solemn remembrance, profound gratitude and enduring pride as we mark 178 years since our ancestors rose together and demanded freedom from the brutal and oppressive system of chattel slavery. On July 3, 1848, thousands of enslaved men and women converged on Frederiksted and stood before Fort Frederik, refusing to accept another day of bondage and indignity. At the forefront of that uprising stood G

M.A. Dworkin USVI - FEMA announced the approval of more than $1.3 million in post-disaster funding for a Public Assistance project in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This program empowers States, local communities, tribes, and Territories, to recover and to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding the Trump Administration is keeping its promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent

M.A. Dworkin Washington, D.C. - In a major blow to President Donald Trump’s attempts to circumvent the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, definitively rejecting President Trump’s attempt to limit the constitutional right of babies born on U.S. soil. In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that babies born on U.S. soil - including undocumented parents or those on temporary visas - are automatically American citizens un

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