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US President Donald Trump has denied spending time at the US Virgin Islands home where Jeffrey Epstein is said to have trafficked underage girls
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USVI: Healthcare protests erupt on St Croix & St Thomas
Protesters gather outside JFL Hospital on St Croix, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to voice concerns over staffing, supplies, and working conditions. Photo: VI Consortium VI CONSORTIUM FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Simultaneous protests on St Thomas and...
T&T’s men’s and women’s team ready for CAZOVA medal run
Host T&T will be keen for a winning start in both men and women competitions when the T&T Volleyball Federation (TTVF) plays host to the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Championship at the Maloney...
T&T boys tenth, girls 14th in Norceca tourney
The T&T boys team of Darion Sparks and Josie Cedeno ended in the tenth spot, while the girls duo of Sarah Mohammed and Jennisa Morrison were 14th when the NORCECA Under-18 Beach Volleyball Championships ended at Juan Dolio Beach...

Epstein followers in shambles as their conspiracies are falling apart
The doom-scrolling community is not happy. From basement bedrooms across the US comes the muffled sound of huffing and puffing. Reddit is ablaze with the anger of digital hysterics who haven’t seen sunlight in months. Why? Because their most...

Powerball Winning numbers for today's draw, 07/09/2025: Jackpot of $216 million
The big Powerball jackpot opportunity is knocking again, so tonight Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. ET, you'll have another chance to win millions of dollars. Tonight the Powerball is at $216 million, but with a cash value of $98.4 million....

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How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
The USVI and BVI are home to world-famous beaches, water sports, and the freshest seafood. Photograph by Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock PhotoBoasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the...

Rickey Singh Defended to Death Journalists’ Lifelong Right to Write for Rights!
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet I came to know of Rickey Singh in the mid-1970s, following his writings when the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), not-yet a decade old, was still grappling with charting a new and...

The damning evidence that blows a hole in FBI's claims that Jeffrey Epstein didn't blackmail powerful friends
Dozens of CDs, binders, and mystery hard drives found at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion have cast doubt on the Trump administration's controversial claims that they found no evidence that the late pedophile had blackmailed his prominent...

Newlywed couple's honeymoon in US Virgin Islands ends with her ICE detention
Taahir Shaikh needed headshots for his new job, so he set up an appointment with a photographer named Ward Sakeik. One appointment turned into three photo shoots, and the two just kept talking. Three years later, the newlywed couple was elated to...

Bride was overjoyed to marry love of her life... until ICE spotted her as she arrived in US Virgin Islands for HONEYMOON
A delighted newlywed arrived in the US Virgin Islands for a honeymoon with her handsome husband, only to be abruptly detained by ICE and taken into custody when they found she was stateless. Ward Sakeik, from Arlington, Texas, remains in ICE...
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Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands
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US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Trending, With More Flights, Hotels and Cruise Arrivals
At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility. With continued momentum and sustained interest...

Trinidad and Tobago stumble in Norceca U-18 beach volleyball
Sports Roneil Walcott 8 Hrs Ago TT's Sarah Mohammed (R) goes up for a spike in the NORCECA U-18 Beach Volleyball World Championship qualifiers at Juan Dolio beach in Dominican Republic. Photo courtesy Sean Morrison - Trinidad and Tobago's men's...

Why is MAGA angry with Trump, Pam Bondi over Epstein files?
On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump and US Attorney General Pam Bondi evaded questions from reporters on a recent government review about the accused sex trafficker and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Federal Bureau of...

The Saint Is the Coolest New Boutique Hotel in the US Virgin Islands
A fresh wave of style, relaxation, and good energy has arrived in the US Virgin Islands, quietly reshaping the St. John experience. Welcome to The Saint, an adults-only boutique resort where laid-back luxury, wellness, and fun come together just...

Sean Paul To Headline ‘St. John Celebration Village Nights’ In The US Virgin Islands
The six-day music festival begins June 29 and will feature a diverse lineup of Caribbean artists The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon kick off its annual Celebration Village Nights Music festival, which promises an action-packed musical lineup...

Virginia Giuffre’s family locked in bitter legal battle over Prince Andrew’s '£7m payout'
Virginia Giuffre had a 'multimillion-dollar estate' in Australia (Image: Getty) Prince Andrew's abuse accuser's family are bracing for a fresh legal battle with her reportedly abusive husband in order to stop him inheriting her wealth, which...
Trump and Epstein: the history of their messy friendship
Resting his hand on Jeffrey Epstein’s shoulder, Donald Trump smiled as he posed for a photograph with his old friend in Palm Beach in 1997. At the time, the pair, who moved in the same wealthy social circles and bonded over their love of beautiful...