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Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands
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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...

How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
The pick of Friday's Club World Cup fixtures sees an intriguing clash between German giants Bayern Munich and Argentina heavyweights Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match...

Flamengo vs. Chelsea From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
Chelsea will look to maintain a perfect start to Group D Friday, as they take on a Flamengo team that also kicked off its Club World Cup campaign with a win. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the...

U.S. Virgin Islands: A Key Caribbean Location
The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center is located in the South Shore Trade Zone in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Credit: Courtesy Virgin Islands Port Authority) The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a U.S. territory located in the...

Soccer milestone for RMI
KAREN EARNSHAW Five years ago the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation received a huge boost in the form of a small group of British soccer fans and experts who had discovered that the Marshall Islands was “the last nation on Earth without a...

News Digest: Foreign Media on China-Central Asia Summit, Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Plant and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features coverage of the China–Central Asia summit, Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plant, AI development and more. Photo...

Virgin Islands To Build Immigration Detention Centre.
- Advertisement - The Virgin Islands has taken a major step in strengthening its national security. On June 12, 2025, the government signed a contract to design and manage the construction of a new Immigration Detention Centre. The contract is...

PSG vs. Botafogo From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
Paris Saint-Germain will look to continue their scintillating start to the FIFA Club World Cup as they take on a Botafogo team that are also enjoying a spell of superb form. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every...

Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
The Seattle Sounders will be looking to make the most of home advantage as they take on Spanish heavyweights Atlético Madrid in this FIFA Club World Cup Group B clash. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match...
Virgin Islands Could Receive $1.5 million From Purdue Pharma Settlement
Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announces that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family....

Virgin Islands Music Producer Thomas Marra Featured In Business Leader Spotlight For His Inspiring Professional Journey
(MENAFN- GetNews) Independent music producer and songwriter Thomas Marra is the subject of a newly released Business Leader Spotlight feature, highlighting his unique path from law enforcement to the entertainment industry. The in-depth article...

Paté Festival to Take Over St. Croix Fairgrounds with Live Music, Family Fun, and Culinary Competition
The 3rd Annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival is returning to the Agricultural Fair Grounds on Sunday, June 22, promising a full day of family fun, cultural pride, and, of course, plenty of delicious patés. Hosted by SMT Enterprise and Laced Legacy,...

Understanding the fintech landscape in the British Virgin Islands
Key takeaways The BVI is a preferred international jurisdiction for fintech businesses as it is a well-established investment centre with a comprehensive, commercial virtual assets regime, which provides businesses with legal certainty. Fintech...

4 Of Country Music's Best Songs To Celebrate Summer
The official start of summer is just a couple of days away, but for many, the season kicks off as soon as Memorial Day weekend hits. Regardless of when it actually begins, country music has several songs to celebrate the warm season. We picked...

VI on ‘grey list,’ but leaders aim to exit in 2 years
In a move that could tarnish the Virgin Islands’ reputation and frustrate its financial sector, a global anti-money-laundering watchdog has added the territory to its list of 24 jurisdictions under increased monitoring. The decision — announced...

Inter Miami vs. Porto From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer
Two teams who kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaigns with a point meet in Atlanta today, as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami face Portugal's Porto. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament...
Opposition Leader joins Premier Wheatley for OECS meeting in SVG
- Hon Walwyn is a long-time critic of gov't travel BUCCAMENT BAY, Buccament, St Vincent & the Grenadines- Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has joined Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Speaker...

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...
U.S. Virgin Islands Reports Strong Mid-Year Tourism Growth and Global Visibility in 2025
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 17, 2025 -- 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....