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Hindu mantras to start the day of US Virgin Islands Senate for 1st time
Hindu prayers will open the Legislature of the United States (US) Virgin Islands meeting in capital Charlotte Amalie on October 30, reportedly for the first time since its creation in 1954, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture....

Former WWE champion out on vacation with real-life partner
A former WWE champion is out on vacation with his real-life partner. The star shared the update on social media. Earlier this month, former one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion Matt Cardona wrestled his first match inside the Stamford-based...

Maiden Season Preview: Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber
Set to become the largest ship in Margaritaville at Sea’s fleet, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will mark the company’s debut in PortMiami when she launches service in early 2027. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural...

United Fidelity Bank's annual Community Day set for Oct. 25 in FWB
United Fidelity Bank is hosting its fourth annual Community Day on October 25 in Fort Walton Beach. The free event will feature food, live entertainment, and activities for children. The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast will give away...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025: Crete Ranks 8th, Travel and Tour World Reveals
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world’s leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the “Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025.” This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...
Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...
USVI: Crown Bay Marina worker arrested after allegedly attacking man with machete
The Crown Bay Marina on St. Thomas, where police say a worker allegedly attacked a man during a confrontation. (VIPD has not released a mugshot of the suspect.) Photo: VI Consortium VI CONSORTIUM CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A worker at the...

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...
Hot with some sun, breezy in the morning then a brief shower or two, heat warning
Hazardous coastal and marine conditions will persist today across northern beaches and exposed Atlantic waters. Large breaking waves up to 11 ft and life-threatening rip currents. Small craft should exercise caution. There is a high risk of rip...

Tropical Storm Melissa formed on Tuesday. Will it impact…
Tropical Storm Melissa formed on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Melissa is the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Invest 98L strengthened into Tropical Storm Melissa on Tuesday morning, says the National Hurricane Center. Spaghetti...

When does daylight saving time just end permanently? Here's the holdup
Many Americans wish to end the biannual clock changes, but are divided on whether to permanently adopt daylight saving time or standard time. Florida passed a law in 2018 to make daylight saving time permanent, but the change requires an act of...

The Best Places for Island Hopping in the Caribbean — From the BVI to the Bahamas
There’s something about island hopping in the Caribbean that feels like pure freedom. It’s the ease of waking up on one island, slipping onto a boat, and finding yourself somewhere entirely different by lunchtime. The air shifts. The sand feels...


What's Jacksonville's weather like this week? The latest on Invest 98L
Jacksonville will experience a week of pleasant, sunny fall weather with mild temperatures. A High Rip Current Risk is in effect for Northeast Florida beaches, and beachgoers should use caution. A tropical wave, Invest 98L, has a high chance of...

Trump’s Venezuelan drug boats claims obscure reality, officials and locals say
MEXICO CITY - The Trump administration’s justification for blowing up suspected drug traffickers off the Venezuelan coast has been clear and consistent: These people aren’t just criminals; they’re “narco-terrorists” smuggling a “deadly weapon...

Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles After Epstein Flight Logs Emerge
Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his remaining royal titles after renewed controversy surrounding his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision was made following discussions with King Charles and Prince William, with the King reportedly “glad”...

NHC tracking Invest 98L. Will it develop, affect Fort Myers area?
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a weather system, Invest 98L, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Invest 98L is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression or storm within the next few days. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic...

Everything Virginia Giuffre says about Prince Andrew in explosive new memoir
Virginia Giuffre's new book, released on Tuesday, repeats the claims she was trafficked for sex by paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein, to his powerful circle of friends, including Prince Andrew – an allegation that the royal has strongly...

NHC tracking Invest 98L. Will it develop, affect Sarasota-Manatee?
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave, Invest 98L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression or storm. The system is currently moving westward across the Caribbean Sea and has a high chance of formation over...