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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

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - The Virgin Islands Energy Office has begun distribution of portable battery backup systems to medically vulnerable residents through the Virgin Islands Resiliency Gateway Program (VIRG), a major resiliency initiative designed to help residents who depend on electricity for critical health and safety needs. The announcement was made during the weekly Government House Press Briefing held on St. Thomas, where Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Es

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Water Spirit Freight Services, the St. Croix based cargo carrier that provides island to island services between St. Croix, St. Thomas, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and Tortola, BVI, has been given the all clear to resume cargo operations at Pier 14 in Old San Juan. Given the conflicting problems with cruise ship dockings at Pier 10, the company has moved operations to Pier 14. Due to operational limitations at Pier 14, where it has been decided t

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met on June 12, 2026 at Government House St. Croix with the Presidents of the Territory’s horsemen associations, representatives of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission, and Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands to further refine the proposed agreement governing horse racing on St. Croix and St. Thomas. The agreement announced and transmitted to the 36th Legislature on April 28, 2026, would provide for the rebui

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - “Today, my heart is heavy. Like so many Virgin Islanders, I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic loss of a 15-year-old child whose life was cut short by senseless gun violence in the Savan community. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who loved him. This tragedy strikes particularly close to home for me. I grew up in Savan. I walked those streets as a young boy. I knew a

Advertisement St. Croix - As a former Chairman of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission, former Horse Racing Administrator, and licensed Racing Agent, and a current Republican Senatorial candidate, Raymond T. James, Esq. brings to the table firsthand knowledge and experience to the discussion surrounding the future of horse racing on St. Croix. My support for restoring horse racing is based not only on its economic potential but also on a thorough understanding of the le

Jamie Leonard Off the Coast of St. Croix - The Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean and one of the most geologically complex regions on the planet. It stretches nearly 800 miles - roughly the distance from Boston to Chicago - running east-west across the northern edge of the Caribbean. This vast undersea gorge passes north of Puerto Rico, continuing past the U.S. Virgin Islands, and arcs out into the open Atlantic. At its deepest known point, called t

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Government House Communications Richard Motta Jr. was joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, who provided an update on the Territory’s hurricane preparedness posture, emergency response planning and public readiness efforts. Mr. Motta noted that June 1 marked the official start of the hurricane season and said Director Jaschen will join the weekly briefing each Monday throughout the season to provide preparedness updates and bring forward Cabinet