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M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Government House Press Briefing on St. Croix, Monday, August 24, 2026, provided updates on severe drought conditions across the USVI and ongoing water service interruptions on St. Croix, with officials urging residents to conserve water as the Territory continues to experience prolonged dry conditions. Government House Communications Director Richard Motta hosted the weekly Press Briefing and was joined by Virgin Islands Territorial E

M.A. Dworkin Christiansted is often described through its Danish past, with yellow fort walls, arcaded streets, and government buildings facing the harbor. Yet that familiar story leaves out many of the hands, skills, and design habits that shaped the town. Look closer at the shaded galleries, service yards, masonry walls, and outdoor living spaces, and another influence comes into view: the African and Afro-Caribbean knowledge carried by enslaved and free Black builders, cra

Advertisement August 23, 2026 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands - Raymond T. James, Esq., candidate for the Senate in the District of St. Croix, and the only Republican candidate, is calling for immediate action to restore horse racing on St. Croix while establishing a clear and permanent regulatory structure for the future of the industry. Mr. James, who has served as a horse racing administrator, racing agent, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Racing Commission, and General Cou

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The SkyCity U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Airport Redevelopment Project is a major Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiative between the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and SkyCity—a consortium comprising Aecon Concessions, Tikehau Star Infra, J. Benton Construction, and Avports. Project Scope The $350 million initiative covers comprehensive infrastructure, operational, and passenger-experience upgrades across the territory's two main gateways: Cyr

M.A. Dworkin Dominica, Caribbean - Dominica (pop. 65,511) has taken a significant step forward in improving its transportation infrastructure with the opening of its new terminal. This development promises to enhance travel experiences for visitors and locals alike, supporting the island’s growing tourism industry and boosting connectivity. The new terminal offers modern facilities, improved services, and greater capacity, all designed to meet the needs of today’s travelers.

A.J. Pike Puerto Rico - Amazon recently opened a new delivery station in Puerto Rico, marking a significant step in expanding its logistics network on the island. This new facility aims to improve delivery speed and service quality for customers across Puerto Rico. If you live on the island or are interested in how Amazon is growing its presence there, this post will explain what this new delivery station means for you and the local community. While Amazon's launch of the Dor

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Senator Kenneth Gittens of the 36th Legislature issued the following statement in regards to the proposed VIPA airport expansion: “In my capacity as Acting Senate President I am calling for careful review of the proposed public-private partnership between the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and SkyCity following a meeting Tuesday between members of the Legislature, airline representatives, and the Airline Liaison Office (ALO) representative for

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Eight major airline carriers have submitted a joint letter and objected to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) proposed remodeling plans, a public-private partnership (P3), claiming it would make flying in and out of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and Cyril E. King Airport more expensive than competing regional airports. In a June 3, 2026 letter to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and VIPA Interim Executive Director Ava Penn, the USVI Airlines Airport Affai

M.A. Dworkin USVI - When a business is appreciative of its community and the community is appreciative of the business - there is a special kind of respectful magic that fills the air between the two entities. Call it a melding of the minds, a bonding between the parties, a mutual sense of endearment. It seems in business, it is a rare occurrence, but when it does come about, it can be as satisfactory as hearing you possess 20/20 vision. Dr. Lisa Adams and Joel Mahepa

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday, August 10, 2026, announced at a Press Briefing at Government House on St. Croix that he has formally requested of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to issue a federal drought disaster declaration for all three of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The request comes as the Territory continues to experience extreme drought conditions on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, according to a Drought Information St

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released a statement regarding an Executive Order (EO) titled “Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship” and “Ending Birth Tourism” signed on August 6, 2026, by President Donald Trump. “Following the Supreme Court’s June 30, 2026, decision in Trump v. Barbara, which upheld birthright citizenship generally while permitting narrower exceptions, yesterday President Trump issued Executive Order

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands is home to more than 100 Endangered Species including critical populations of the Leatherback and Hawksbill Sea Turtles, marine life, terrestrial reptiles and native plants. Motion picture icon Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed up with Centi-billionaire Jeff Bezos to launch what is being described as the largest philanthropic effort ever dedicated to saving Endangered Species. The actor’s conservation organization, Re:wild and B