Victor Lebron grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, learning to ride his father’s show horses near the family home in St. Croix.  He is now creating a stir by winning 28 races in less than a month at well known tracks such as Ellis Park and Turfway Park this summer.  To read more click […]

The U.S. Virgin Islands may build a pipeline to replace diesel-generated power with natural gas brought in from a bigger grid in the nearby U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, the head of the islands’ utility company said Thursday.Engineers are looking to recalibrate oil-dependent generators to burn cheaper natural gas instead, Hugo Hodge Jr., chief of […]

“If your cell phone doesn’t kill you, it may save your life” to quote an article out of the Chicago Tribune that talks about the benefits and risks posed by cellphone usage.  The USVI has approximately 64,000 cell phone users (scroll down to #181 Virgin Islands and don’t fret when you click on the link […]

Selling everything from timeshares to T-shirts, “barkers” have been a constant presence — and nuisance — for tourists visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands.
No more.
As of Aug. 1, the ragtag group of business promoters will be evicted from store fronts and other tourist-friendly areas they have dominated for several decades.
Do you guys think this is a good […]

The USVI Customs and Border Patrol and VIPD has apprehended a man fleeing for PR that was involved in a recent robbery and shooting incident in St. Thomas.  In more positive news a new archaeological Project to Study Historic-Period Sites in the BVI has been announced.  And some more sports news, Aldermond Lesmond of the VI […]

Kevin Hensley, Josh Laban and Kieran Locke have been best buddies since they were little kids, and have swum with each other nearly as long. This summer, they have the chance to do something most swimmers can only dream about: swim together in the Olympic Games.
All three are attempting to qualify for the U.S. Virgin […]

Check out this Dallas photographer’s blog and see how vibrant our culture is as seen by a visitor.  It’s funny too cause you’ll definitely see people you know!

American is running a huge fare sale to/from the states:
 Have you booked your autumn vacation yet? Now is the perfect time to start planning – with fares to Mexico and the Caribbean! Whether you prefer relaxation or adventure, you are sure to find your perfect getaway in addition to great savings. Purchase your ticket by […]

The 2008 Olympics are coming up soon and the VI Olympic Committee is preparing VI athletes for the competition.  This article about some of our local swimmers details how long VI athletes have been involved in their respective sports.  In other sports news the Caribbean Union of Teachers is holding their 12th Biannual Caribbean Union of […]

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For those who are traveling to China for the Olympics, have no fear.  Chinese authorities have ordered restaurants to remove dogs from the menu.

Spirit’s Big S sale - fares from $4.
Orbitz just started a Price Assurance program similar to YAPTA.
American isn’t running many sales right now, but on the bright side, they […]