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UPDATE!! Club Med to Take Over Carambola!! M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - What was once one of the iconic resorts in the Caribbean, the Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, is closing down in lieu of a reported $50 million in a sorely needed rebuild and renovation project spearheaded by an internationally known hotel chain. Update!! The St. Croix Times has received information from reliable sources that the Internationally famous resort Club Med will be the new owners of Carambo

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is in the process of holding Community Meetings to assess the input that Virgin Islanders might have on their Comprehensive Harbor Advancement & Resilience Transformation (CHART) plan. A recent Community Meeting (the first of three) was held by the VIPA at St. Croix’s Rohlsen Airport Terminal Cruise Lounge, last week. It is a long-range planning effort to ensure that the maritime assets of the Virgin Islands r

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On May, 12, 2026, at around 8:17 am, the St. Croix 911 Emergency Call Center received a ShotSpotter notification of numerous rounds of gunfire in the Mon Bijou area. Several citizens also reported shots being fired and that a male victim was suffering from gunshot injuries at the location. Police Officers and Emergency Medical Technicians responded to the scene and were led to discover a male victim with gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was

The History of the Puerto Rican Flag John F. McKeon A national flag is more than a cut of fabric or hue of color; it is the embodiment of a nation's history and of its values. A flag serves as a testament to collective struggles, triumphs, and aspirations, and represents the shared identity and sovereignty of its people. Through symbolism, flags encapsulate the sacrifices of the past while providing a unifying beacon for future generations. Throughout its complex hist

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Project Promise recently hosted RoboMission 2026, a thrilling robotics competition that brought together students from four St. Croix elementary schools - Juanita Gardine, Lew Muckle, Ricardo Richards, and Eulalie Rivera - to compete for the top spot in the robotics event. This year’s event took place at the Mon Bijou Community Center. In January 2026, Project Promise proudly supported five elementary schools by training teachers through their

Axel Dash Special to St. Croix Times Washington, D.C. - UFO/UAP Reports: Example #1 - Source: U.S. Military Platform Date: 2021 Description: Two minutes and eight seconds of infrared sensor footage showing an object with no visible propulsion, described as an “area of contrast” demonstrating advanced performance characteristics Status: Ongoing analysis Example #2 - Commercial Pilot Sighting (1948) Witnesses: Pilots Clarence Chiles and John Whitted Object: “Wingless aircraf

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at around 4:00 am, the St. Croix 911 Emergency Call Center received multiple notifications from ShotSpotter along with several phone calls of gunshots being fired in the area of the Fire Station on Queen Street, Frederiksted. Virgin Islands Police Department Officers were dispatched to the scene and upon their arrival observed multiple spent cases in the area. Some reports tallied close to 100 shots fired. Nevertheless, there we

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) announced the Territory has officially processed the final repayment of the outstanding federal Title XII Unemployment Insurance loan principal, marking a historic milestone in restoring the solvency of the Virgin islands Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. On April 30, 2026, VIDOL submitted the final principal repayment in the amount of $11, 888,166.00 through the Fede

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Joyia Inspirational Jewelry, home of some of the most creative jewelry designs in the Caribbean, is presenting art exhibits by some of St. Croix’s hottest new artists at her wonderful new space on Queen Cross Street in downtown Christiansted. Joyia’s Artist-in-Residence program opens on Art Thursday, every month, during the Art Thursday season (Nov-May). The program presents exciting works from new artists every month. This April’s artist

M.A. Dworkin USVI - In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) through its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and White Collar Crime & Public Corruption Division, joins communities nationwide in celebrating the invaluable contributions, resilience, and wisdom of older adults. Observed each May, Older Americans Month highlights the vital role seniors play in strengthening families, communities, and our shared future. This yea

A.J. Pike St. Croix - A man and a woman were both charged in separate incidents of theft on St. Croix this week. Employee Charged in $20K Window Theft On August 20, 2025, Detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into Nigel Noelien. The 9-month investigation revealed that Mr. Noelien, being an employee of L.E.M. Enterprises LLC, systematically stole windows that did not belong to him, causing the complainant a loss of $20,221.26. On May 5, 2026

A.J. Pike St. Croix - A police officer answering a call at Oriental Bank in Estate Diamond was assaulted by a man who was seated in a wheelchair. On May 4, 2026, at around 4:00 pm, the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched a unit to Oriental Bank, across from the old Kmart. regarding an individual causing a disturbance. The responding officer arrived on the scene and contacted the suspect, Warren Freeman, and ordered him to leave the premises. He refused to do s