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Buried within the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” by the U.S. House of Representatives is a new 1% federal fee on all electronic money transfers sent abroad. This fee applies to wire transfers, services like Western Union, and digital wallets such as PayPal. While the U.S. Virgin Islands is not considered “abroad” under the…
On July 3rd, 1848, the enslaved people of St. Croix, a Danish colony at the time, forced the end of slavery through their own collective action. This pivotal moment in history was not the result of a royal decree or legislative reform but a movement led by ordinary people—enslaved workers, free laborers, artisans, and organizers—who…
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are ramping up patrols as part of Operation Dry Water. This national campaign focuses on preventing boating under the influence (BUI) to ensure safety on the water. Cmdr. Matthew Romano, Chief…
The Virgin Islands National Guard, once home to one of the best-trained aviation teams in the country, is now grappling with a severe lack of resources and delayed funding. Major General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker, head of the V.I. National Guard, testified before the Senate, revealing that the territory has been without aviation or maritime assets since…
Immigration enforcement in the U.S. Virgin Islands typically focuses on ports of entry and exit, where Customs and Border Protection screens passengers boarding ferries and flights. However, last Thursday marked a notable departure from this norm when federal agents conducted a street-level operation on St. Thomas. The incident began at a McDonald’s on Route 313,…
The political battle over Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s controversial pay raise appears to be nearing its conclusion. Governor Bryan has confirmed that he will not pursue legal action against the 36th Legislature’s unanimous override of his veto on the bill rescinding pay raises for himself and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach. The Legislature voted…
Thousands of families across the United States are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed former President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which limits birthright citizenship, to take effect. The order, signed in January, states that individuals born in the U.S. will not automatically receive citizenship if their parents are not U.S. citizens or green card…
A catamaran anchored in Altoona Lagoon near Christiansted, St. Croix, caught fire late this morning, with smoke and flames visible across much of the area. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 AM, drawing the attention of bystanders and prompting social media coverage. Video footage shared by Lioness Sport Fishing, who was on the water at…
The cost of keeping government workers healthy in the Virgin Islands may soon come at the expense of cutting off their treatment. At a recent Government Employees’ Service Commission (GESC) meeting, Health Insurance Board officials revealed that the government health plan’s cost is projected to exceed $190 million next year—a record high. In response, the…
The 2025 Virgin Islands Paté Festival concluded with a flavorful celebration, even as an island-wide power outage cut the final ceremony short. Organizers shared the official winners list this week, ensuring the culinary achievements were recognized despite the unexpected interruption. Here are the winners as announced by the festival: Best Seafood Paté: Bestie’z, praised for…
