News Articles

Axel Dash Hollyweird - Don’t believe everything you read on the internet! Two of the biggest pop stars of the era have reportedly ended their long-standing “rumored” two-decade feud marked by Rihanna signaling a new chapter in the relationship via the 2026 Met Gala at which she attended Beyonce and Jay-Z’s afterparty following the event. The conciliatory move, finally put to bed years of internet fueled speculation regarding a rivalry between the two International Superstars.

“If there be green in paradise, it cannot but be of this shade, which most assuredly is the true green of hope!” Jules Verne, The Green Ray (1882) The Green Flash is an optical phenomena that you can see shortly after sunset or before sunrise. It occurs when the sun is almost entirely below the horizon, with the upper edge still visible. For a second or two, the upper rim of the sun will appear green in color (or sometimes blue). It is usually observed from a low altit

Perched high above the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Caribbean Sea, Castle St. Croix is one of the most extraordinary private estates in all of the Caribbean. This architectural landmark offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, celebrations, retreats, and immersive island stays - where every experience turns into a snapshot of remembrance that will never be forgotten. So, close your eyes, dream your most

In a world that appears to be fractured in so many ways it’s impossible to count; in an age increasingly ruled by ungovernable forces polluting the very air we breathe, in a time when egoists, tyrants and maniacs are pushing humanity to the brink…to the rescue entering Frederiksted Town rides a trio of gallant artisans on winged-white horses, hitching their steeds up on Strand Street right in front of CMCArts. Their names are: Peace. Love and Imagination. That trio o

Axel Dash USVI - In observance of National Boating Week, May 16 - May 22, 2026, Commissioner Jean Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is announcing the launch of a new Life Jacket Loaner Program through the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), aimed at increasing access to safe recreational boating throughout the USVI. The program will help both adults and children participate in boating activities who may not otherwise have acces

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - On Friday, May 15, 2026, at around 11:32 pm, the Shot Spotter Detection System detected multiple gunshots in the area of Estate Tutu. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at around 5:52 am, a concerned citizen called 911 to report a male lying along the side of Yellow Cedar Avenue in Estate Tutu. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered an unresponsive male who had sustained what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency

One Man’s Vision It takes a man of unusual vision to study the terrain, size up the possibilities, and see the future. It takes a man of even greater determination and drive to maneuver his way through all the obstacles, do an end-run around all the naysayers, and deliver his vision to the public as a finished project. Texas entrepreneur, Peter Zielke, of Z Property VI is just such a man. He has pulled a rabbit out of his Texas ten-gallon hat and is well on his way to

A.J. Pike St. Croix - Fifteen robberies of commercial businesses in Christiansted and Frederiksted in less than two months have brought requests of the VIPD to provide 24/7 foot patrols in both towns. According to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), nine businesses were burgled in and around Frederiksted in a 24-hour burglary spree at the end of March, along with six break-ins in downtown Christiansted over the past couple of weeks. The crime spree has left sh

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) and the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (UVI RTPark) partnered to showcase the U.S. Virgin Islands as a strategic investment destination at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, held recently at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA connects global businesses and investors with

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at around 12:40 am, the Virgin Islands Police Department units were dispatched to the area of Haabets Gade, in the vicinity of Simmonds Alley in downtown Charlotte Amalie, regarding a reported gunshot victim. When they arrived on the scene, they found a male, lying on the ground, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported via ambulance to Schneider Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, wher

M.A. Dworkin San Juan, PR - Coast Guard Sector San Juan announced Saturday, May 9, 2026, that Captain of the Port Orders were issued to two Togo-flagged multipurpose offshore vessels for obstructing the navigable San Antonio Channel of San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, while moored at Pier 10, May 1, 2026. Until further notice, vessels Water Spirit 2 and Admiral Pride will not be cleared to re-enter San Juan Harbor unless they demonstrate to the Coast Guard their ability t

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Bryan-Roach Administration announced two major infrastructure projects at the recent press briefing at Government House St. Croix. The projects are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, which will advance continued revitalization efforts in Charlotte Amalie and Frederiksted Town bringing temporary traffic and pedestrian changes to both communities. The projects include major road reconstruction work in Frederiksted and the start of de