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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

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