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Unprecedented US Military Build-Up Near Venezuela Is Sign Of Possible War
Venezuela continues to be on high alert given the growing number of US military assets parked off its coast in the southern Caribbean. Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino has recently said "We’re watching them, I want you to know....

US military poised to seize ports and airfields in Venezuela as Trump strikes a fourth 'narco-terrorist' boat
As the US military bolsters its presence in the Caribbean amid heightening tensions with Venezuela, there is mounting evidence that troops are preparing for a potential conflict within the country. Donald Trump has made no secret about his...

US military deployments near Venezuela portend seizure operations
Things are heating up when it comes to prospective U.S. military action inside Venezuela.While President Donald Trump recently authorized a number of lethal strikes against boats smuggling drugs out of Venezuela, the buildup of U.S. military...

U.S. Virgin Islands Official Teri Helenese Urges Focus on Sustainable Growth Ahead of World Tourism Day
Source: Teri Helenese Teri Helenese U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 22, 2025) — Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, has called for tourism to be recognized as a driver of...
U.S. Virgin Islands Leaders Eye The Source’s Homeless Accomplishments
Who would have ever expected that an application from The Source to compete in the “King of the Wing” competition on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands this past June, could lead to the possibility of a Dignity Bus being loaded onto a barge and...

ICE Agents Attacked During Stop as Lawmakers Spread Falsehoods
Originally published by the International Union of Police Associations. Republished with permission. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Dennis J. Slocumb Phone: 1-800-247-4872 E-Mail: iupa@iupa.org Statement of Sam A. Cabral, President of the...

Cannabis rescheduling could boost banking bill, GOP senator says (Newsletter: September 30, 2025)
DOJ agrees to delay marijuana rescheduling challenge; US man freed from Russia over cannabis to speak; OH marijuana rules changes Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make...

October 2025 Regulatory Updates for Broadcasters – Possible Government Shutdown, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, EEO Public File Reports, EEO Audit Responses, ETRS Filing Deadline, LPTV/TV Translator Filing Windows, and More
October is, on paper, a busy month of regulatory deadlines for broadcasters. As set forth below, the month includes the requirement for almost all broadcasters to complete and upload to their public file their Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, as...

Heavy rains cause power outages and force widespread closures in the US Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Heavy rains forced the closure of schools, businesses and government agencies in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday. A widespread power outage also was reported in St. John and St. Thomas. Forecasters warned of...

Southwest heading north to this new destination from Las Vegas
The busiest carrier at Harry Reid International Airport says the new daily nonstop flights will be a part of the new “redeye” schedule with tickets going on sale next week. Southwest Airlines will begin offering a daily nonstop flight from Las...

How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will impact the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s rum Industry
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump (R) signed HR 1 into law, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” First introduced on May 20 by Representative Jodey Arrington (R) of Texas, the bill includes signature policies from President...

Mother of missing British woman Sarm Heslop says she'll never give up fighting for answers - as top police chief in the US Virgin Islands urges her ex-boyfriend to speak to detectives
The mother of a woman who vanished without a trace four years ago said that she will 'never give up' fighting for answers - as previously unseen footage of her final moments on land have been released. Former flight attendant Sarm Heslop, 41,...

Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands
The waves of legal cannabis swell in the gorgeous, clear blue waters of the Caribbean, breaking with teal and white caps gently onto the crystalline sands of the Virgin Islands. A place of exploring and vacationing with its warm yacht-filled...

Government and Schools Closed on Wednesday as Tropical Wave Brings Heavy Rain, Flood Threats, and Dangerous Marine Conditions
Public schools across the territory will remain closed on Wednesday as a tropical wave is expected to bring two to four inches of rain, Government House announced. The administration also confirmed that all central government offices, along with...
Popular USVI jockey Kevin Krigger pleads guilty to gun charges in Utah
UTAH, USA- Popular US Virgin Islands (USVI) jockey, Kevin Krigger, who thrillingly rode Floki’s Flight to victory over Pure Speight in the feature encounter of the Labour Day Races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St Thomas on August 30,...

Bryan administration expands US Virgin Islands parkland with historic land purchase
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the acquisition of 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St Croix, marking one of the largest land purchases in the territory’s history. The $17.5 million acquisition, finalized on August 15, was funded...

Roxann Williams continues to soar
ROXANN WILLIAMS Sports October 3, 2025 VINCENTIAN, ROXANN WILLIAMS was selected by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), to write her exam for the position of an International White Badge. Williams joined eight other participants from...

USS Iwo Jima Docks in Crown Bay for R&R, Recalling an Era When Navy Visits Energized St. Thomas
The USS Iwo Jima on Friday moored at the V.I. Port Authority’s Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, an arrival that has already drawn onlookers to the waterfront. The amphibious assault vessel is carrying 3,700 people, including...

More People Are in Immigration Detention Than Ever Before
Recent reports show that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently holding more than 59,000 people across the United States—a record and unprecedented high. To imprison such an enormous group of people, ICE has built a massive,...

Clay Travis Net Worth 2025: How Much Money Does He Make?
Clay Travis‘ net worth in 2025 has become an important topic of interest for netizens. He is a prominent figure in the world of law and journalism, co-hosting a radio program primarily known for its focus on conservative talk. He has also garnered...