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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....

Owner:  Ivandjiiski Family
US military poised to seize ports and airfields in Venezuela as Trump strikes a fourth 'narco-terrorist' boat
US military deployments near Venezuela portend seizure operations

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...

Owner:  Philip Anschutz
U.S. Virgin Islands Official Teri Helenese Urges Focus on Sustainable Growth Ahead of World Tourism Day

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...

Owner:  Joan & Colin Wilson

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...

Owner:  Milton Benjamin
ICE Agents Attacked During Stop as Lawmakers Spread Falsehoods

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...

Owner:  Kyle S. Reyes
Cannabis rescheduling could boost banking bill, GOP senator says (Newsletter: September 30, 2025)

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...

Owner:  Thomas Angell
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
Heavy rains cause power outages and force widespread closures in the US Virgin Islands

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...

Owner:  The Associated Press (Non-profit)
Southwest heading north to this new destination from Las Vegas

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...

Owner:  Adelson Family
How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will impact the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s rum Industry
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
Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands

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...

Owner:  Noelle Skodzinski
Government and Schools Closed on Wednesday as Tropical Wave Brings Heavy Rain, Flood Threats, and Dangerous Marine Conditions

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...

Owner:  Ernice Gilbert

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,...

Owner:  Julian Willock
Bryan administration expands US Virgin Islands parkland with historic land purchase

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...

Owner:  Pasquines Inc.
Roxann Williams continues to soar

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...

Owner:  Interactive Media Ltd (Corletha Ollivierre, Editor & Chairman)
USS Iwo Jima Docks in Crown Bay for R&R, Recalling an Era When Navy Visits Energized St. Thomas

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...

Owner:  Ernice Gilbert
More People Are in Immigration Detention Than Ever Before

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,...

Owner:  Vera Institute of Justice (Non-profit)
Clay Travis Net Worth 2025: How Much Money Does He Make?

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...

Owner:  Aaron Broder

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