M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The list of invitees to Violette’s Boutique on Strand Street in Frederiksted, included the Governor, several Senators, a few Senatorial candidates, the Queen Bee of the West Side Claire Roker, and Jenna Monet, who is a candidate for Miss Universe from the Virgin Islands. The A-List crowd showed up in force to celebrate Christine Hilty’s return to the ranks of top retailers on St. Croix. It was nothing less than a loving tribute to a great family and t

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Transfer day in the U.S. Virgin Islands is celebrated annually on March 31. It marks the formal transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917. It commemorates the end of colonial rule, the lowering of the Danish flag, and the raising of the American flag. Over the last 109 years there have been many heroes and heroines who have graced the Territory stage in the name of freedom, in the name of resilience, in the name of advancement.

M.A. Dworkin USVI - As the national conversation transitions from Black History Month into Women’s History Month, the U.S. Virgin Islands offers a powerful story of legacy, resilience, and modern leadership - one led by women who carry forward a tradition of strength rooted deep in the Territory’s history.        The spirit of women’s leadership in the Virgin Islands dates back to the legendary Three Queens - Mary, Agnes, and Mathilda, who courageously led the 1878 Fireburn l

M.A. Dworkin       USVI - The VI Police Department (VIPD)/ Office of Highway Safety’s (VIOHS) Occupant Protection Program Manager, Denise Gomes, received national recognition at the 20th annual 2025 Kidz In Motion (KIM) Conference held recently in Madison, Wisconsin. KIM is the largest international conference focused specifically on keeping children safe in vehicles.       VIOHS Program Manager, Denise Gomes, was recognized for working “tirelessly to ensure that every child

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - It’s one thing to love what you’re doing. But when you also love the place where you’re doing it and the people you’re doing it for, you’ve hit a grand slam in the world of business.        Dani Facenda and her niece Annabel are two such people who have made St. Croix their home and brought with them Tea Mama teas which have taken the tea lovers on St. Croix by storm. Their wonderful product which  comes in all flavors is distributed in grocery stores

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - The Access and Visitation Program (AVP) within the Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD) of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) is celebrating the success of its recent “Parenting: Mothers Matter Workshop.” The free virtual and in-person workshop ran from August 27 through October 31, concluding with a heartfelt certificate ceremony on St. Thomas at the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) Senior Strive Center.       The

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Plenty of kids set up lemonade stands all over the world. In many cases it’s the start of an entrepreneurial way...

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Everyone who was anyone turned out to heap praise and thanks to a magical lady who has touched the hearts and...

M.A. Dworkin The 2nd annual Mothers Matter Empowerment Event was held recently at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center, bringing together 73 mothers to celebrate their strength, resilience, and dedication. Hosted by the Access and Visitation Program of the V.I. Department of Justice, Paternity and Child Support Division, the empowering event united a coalition of five partner agencies to offer a day full of inspiration, suppor

Lilliana Belardo De O’Neal is a woman who was destined to live a life of great accomplishments. She has become an iconic figure, a role mode