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Cruise Ship Arrivals Frederiksted Pier
April 2026 4/7/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/8/26 Wed 8-6pm Adventure/Seas 5238 4/8/26 Wed 8-6pm Scarlett Lady 4020 4/14/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/21/26 Tues 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/22/26 Wed 8-6pm Adventure/Seas 5238 4/22/26 Wed 8-5pm Vision/Seas 3208 4/26/26 Sun 8-5pm Jewel/Seas 3432 4/30/26 Thurs 8-6pm Rhapsody/Seas 3201 May 2026 5/4/26 Mon 8-6pm Rhapsody/Seas 3201 5/4/26 Mon 8-6pm


Women’s History Month: USVI Tourism’s Women Leaders
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


UN Warns Trump Immigration Policies Dehumanizing; U.S. Tourism Faces Major Damage
M.A. Dworkin U.S. - The United States is facing mounting reputational damage from global tourism markets following unusually stark criticism from the United Nations’ (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, who warned recently that current enforcement practices by the Trump Administration risk being “dehumanizing, discriminatory and corrosive to basic human dignity.” Industry leaders now say that the language used by Mr. Turk is reverberating far beyond dip


TSA Offers $45 Fee for All Without Proper ID
A.J. Pike USVI Airports - For all those would-be passengers who need to fly but show up at the airport without proper ID, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering a new way to still get you on the plane and to your destination, but it’ll cost you $45. The TSA is rolling out its new ConfirmID program starting February 1, 2026, allowing passengers without a REAL ID, passport or other acceptable identification to attempt to proceed through security for


Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise Stops in Gang-Infested Haiti
M.A. Dworkin Labadee, Haiti - As Haiti’s tourism continues to spiral downward due to out-of-control gang violence, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) has extended the suspension of its northern Haiti private destination cruise port stop in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026. Labadee, is RCCL’s private fenced-off beach resort, which is only hours away from the capital, Port-au-Prince, and half-hour away from Cap-Haitien. It offers cruise passengers beaches, wate


U.S. Issues Travel Advisory on Grenada
A.J. Pike Grenada - The U.S. Department of State has increased its travel advisory to a Level 2 for the country of Grenada, urging Americans “to exercise increased caution” when heading to the country. The advisory was updated on January 5, 2026, to include the crime indicator, mentioning instances of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape against American citizens. “Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada,” the State Department wrote in its advisory, adding “


USVI 2025 Tourism Strong as Trump Policies Weaken U.S. Tourism Markets
M.A Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism closed out 2025 with a strong tourism performance across the Territory, reinforcing its standing as a leading Caribbean destination. Throughout the year, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands remained resilient, supported by consistent air access, active cruise operations, and sustained interest from key U.S. markets. The continued success of the USVI in attracting tourists to its islands differs greatly from


Antigua and Dominica Respond to U.S. Travel Ban
M.A. Dworkin St. John’s, Antigua - Antigua and Barbuda along with Dominica will encounter partial entry restrictions beginning January 1, 2026. President Donald Trump expanded restrictions on foreign nationals entering the United States by targeting two Caribbean nations that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI), but he exempted three other nations that offer similar programs. The proclamation blocks nationals from both countries from obtaining: Immigrant visas, B-1


USVI Shines at Miami’s Caribbean Weekend
A.J. Pike Miami FL - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, led by newly-appointed Commissioner Jennifer Matarangas-King, recently took part in the annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami, which is hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Throughout the event-filled weekend, Commissioner Matarangas-King joined tourism leaders from across the region for a series of high-level meetings, including briefings from Jamaican and Haitian representatives on their o

DPNR NEWS


Delta Jackson Dorsch - A True American Heroine
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.


Historic Fire Burn Queen Statue Stolen
M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) through the Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums, is alerting the public to the confirmed theft of one of the three Fire Burn Queens - a mahogany crafted statue - from the North Art Gallery at the Fort Frederik Museum in Frederiksted, St. Croix. The Department reported the theft to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on February 24, 2026, and an investigation is currently underway.


Historic Districts Guide Updated
St. Croix Times Staff USVI - The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), State Historic Preservation Office in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission (VIHPC), is pleased to announce the release of its newly updated Historic Districts Guide, now accessible to the public through the Department of Planning and Natural Resources website at dpnr.vi.gov . This refreshed Guide provides clear, user-friendly direction for property owner


Modernizing USVI Water Infrastructure Gets Boost From EPA Audit
M.A. Dworkin USVI - The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) acknowledged the findings of the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit which began in January 2024 and included an on-site visit to the Territory in April 2024. “We appreciate the OIG‘s work and view the report as an important tool to help strengthen our internal capacity as we manage major federal investments in the Territory’s water infrastructure,” DPNR C


Sharks of the U.S. Virgin Islands - Common Sightings
Precautions: • Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn. • Always swim with a buddy. • Swim in clear, calm water. • Follow local swim guidelines and lifeguards. • Don't feed sharks while snorkeling or diving. If sighted: • Remain calm making no sudden movements. • Keep eye contact with the shark while floating or swimming backwards. • Exit the water. If you witness an accident: • Exit the water and call 911. • Assist the victim out of the water if safe. Apply pressure to their wound.
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