Coney Island’s Shame: A Once-Proud Beach Reduced to a Garbage Heap
The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just … Read more
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Massive fire destroys four structures on Deal Island’s Franks Island
DEAL ISLAND, Md. — A fire tore through a private island in Somerset County on Monday afternoon, destroying four structures and causing an estimated $600,000 … Read more
Counting underway in Solomon Islands national election watched by US, China
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) – Counting was underway on Thursday in the Solomon Islands after a national election a day earlier, although electoral officials said … Read more
Air and Marine Operations and partners seize over 2 tons of cocaine near the British Virgin Islands
MIAMI – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations worked with international partners to seize 4,294 pounds (1,948 kilograms) of cocaine on March 6 off … Read more
Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines’ remote northernmost islands near … Read more
Greece’s Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya
ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos have seen a steep rise in migrant boats landing on their shores from Libya this … Read more
China coast guard boarded Taiwanese boat near frontline islands, Taiwan says
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Chinese coast guard personnel briefly boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat near Taiwan-controlled islands next to China’s coast on Monday, the government in … Read more
Eyeing China, senior US lawmaker vows to back funding for Pacific islands
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Friday he supported funding for U.S.-allied Pacific Island … Read more
Philippines to develop islands in South China Sea – military chief
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will develop islands in the South China Sea that it considers part of its territory to make them more habitable … Read more
Former Employee Involved in Fatal Shooting at Port of the Islands Hotel
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Port of the Islands Hotel when a former employee entered the facility … Read more
Taiwan’s new US envoy arrives in Washington ahead of island’s election
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Taiwan’s new de facto ambassador to the United States, Alexander Yui, arrived in Washington on Monday, according to a … Read more
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) – China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in … Read more
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Philippine Islands region –GFZ
(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Islands region on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake was 10 km … Read more
Japan issues tsunami advisory for islands in eastern Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan issued an advisory for a tsunami of 1 metre for the islands off of Izu peninsula on the eastern coast of … Read more
New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands
New Jersey is a state teeming with bustling cities, quaint small towns, and sprawling suburbs. Yet, within its intricate geography lie several anomalies: landlocked towns, … Read more
Solomon Islands leader says he skipped Biden summit to avoid ‘lecture’
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare said he skipped a Pacific Islands leaders summit at the White House this week to avoid … Read more
US ‘disappointed’ Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to miss White House summit
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. is disappointed Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not attend a Pacific Islands summit with U.S. President Joe Biden … Read more
Marshall Islands says US must address nuclear legacy for deal on future ties
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The president of the Marshall Islands said on Wednesday his Pacific island nation was “cautiously optimistic” it could soon finalize a … Read more
Vanuatu parliament elects Sato Kilman as prime minister amid China-US rivalry in Pacific Islands
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Vanuatu’s parliament elected Sato Kilman as the nation’s new prime minister on Monday after a court upheld a vote of … Read more
The US And China Are Ratcheting Up A Tug- Of- War For Influence Over Little-Known Islands In The Pacific
The US And China Are Ratcheting Up A Tug- Of- War For Influence Over Little-Known Islands In The Pacific Micaela Burrow on September 2, 2023 … Read more
Former Virgin Islands AG Says Governor Pressured Her To Allow Epstein Onto Island
Former Virgin Islands AG Says Governor Pressured Her To Allow Epstein Onto Island Will Kessler on August 16, 2023 The former U.S. Virgin Islands attorney … Read more
JPMorgan, US Virgin Islands trade accusations over Epstein
NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase and the U.S. Virgin Islands traded new accusations this week in legal filings over their relationships with the late … Read more
Investor Leon Black settles with US Virgin Islands over Epstein probe
(Reuters) – Apollo Global Management Inc co-founder Leon Black paid $62.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to avoid any legal claims tied to a … Read more
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu consider forming militaries – Australia
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – Pacific Islands nations Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are considering forming defence forces and have discussed the matter with Australia, … Read more
US confident of reaching strategic agreement with Marshall Islands, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is confident about reaching a strategic agreement with the Marshall Islands, the State Department’s senior official for East Asia … Read more
Marshall Islands seeks more U.S. nuclear legacy funds to settle strategic deal
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The foreign minister of the Marshall Islands called on Thursday for more U.S. money to deal with the legacy of … Read more
Migrants to Spain’s Canary Islands surge, three new boatloads rescued Thursday
By Borja Suarez ARGUINEGUIN, Spain (Reuters) – A total of 168 migrants were rescued on Thursday near Spain’s Canary Islands, emergency services said, one day … Read more
US Virgin Islands Gave Jeffrey Epstein $300 Million In Tax Incentives, JPMorgan Filing Says
US Virgin Islands Gave Jeffrey Epstein $300 Million In Tax Incentives, JPMorgan Filing Says Will Kessler on June 21, 2023 The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) … Read more
Dimon may have ordered JPMorgan’s review of Epstein ties, Virgin Islands says
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon may have ordered a 2019 review of the bank’s relationship with the … Read more
U.S. NHC says 50% chance of cyclone near Cape Verde Islands
(Reuters) – A tropical wave located several hundred miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands has a 50% chance of developing into a cyclone in … Read more
Pacific islands, in spotlight, to push climate change in South Korea summit
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – Pacific island leaders will meet South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Monday, their third summit in … Read more
US Virgin Islands Subpoenas Elon Musk In Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit
US Virgin Islands Subpoenas Elon Musk In Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Jason Cohen on May 16, 2023 The U.S. Virgin Islands issued a subpoena to Tesla … Read more
CBP Interdicts Vessels in Culebra and Vieques Islands Seizing 136 Bricks of Cocaine in Separate Incidents
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico— US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and Border Patrol agents, along with Puerto Rico Police, have seized … Read more
CBP is Hiring Officers for US Virgin Islands
ST THOMAS, Virgin Islands –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring officers to serve with CBP in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The CBP Officer vacancy … Read more
US Border Patrol Apprehends 21 Non-Citizens from Haiti and the Dominican Republic Entering Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico –US Border Patrol Agents apprehended 21 non-citizen migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic that entered illegally into Puerto Rico and the … Read more
JPMorgan should reveal more about CEO Dimon’s role in Epstein accounts -U.S. Virgin Islands
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co should disclose more about Chief Executive Jamie Dimon’s role in business decisions related to … Read more
U.S. wants to deploy missile-armed Marines along Japan’s Okinawa islands -Yomiuri
TOKYO (Reuters) -The United States wants to disperse U.S. Marine units throughout Japan’s Okinawa islands by 2026, arming them with missiles and lighter gear to … Read more
Cuban influx forces U.S. Park Service to close Florida islands
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -The U.S. National Park Service closed Dry Tortugas National Park off the Florida Keys for several days starting on Monday after … Read more
Philippines orders strengthened military presence after ‘Chinese activities’ near islands
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ defence ministry on Thursday ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea after monitoring “Chinese activities” … Read more
Virgin Islands Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Drug Conspiracy, Miami Boat Captain Receives 9 Years
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Avery Lans (55, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) to 20 years in federal … Read more
Two Defendants Plead Guilty To Conspiring To Bribe High-Level Officials Of The Republic Of The Marshall Islands
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that CARY YAN, a/k/a “Hong Hui Yan,” a/k/a “Chen Hong,” … Read more
China says it drove away U.S. cruiser near Spratly Islands
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s military said on Tuesday it drove away a U.S. guided-missile cruiser that “illegally intruded” into waters near the South China Sea’s Spratly … Read more
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Authorities in the Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after two powerful earthquakes struck on Tuesday, damaging … Read more
People urged to move to high ground after quake near Solomon Islands
SYDNEY (Reuters) – People are advised to move to higher ground immediately, said a spokesperson for the Solomon Islands’ prime minister after a 7.3 magnitude … Read more
World Bank warns Solomon Islands of unsustainable debt without reform
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The Solomon Islands will need to implement fiscal reforms such as alterations to its tax system and more efficient … Read more
Mo’ Bettahs Transports Guests to the Hawaiian Islands Through All-New Prototype
Popular Hawaiian-style concept unveils comprehensive rebrand to bring authentic island experience to more markets across the U.S. Salt Lake City, UT (-) Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian … Read more
U.S. targets Singapore, Marshall Islands firms in new North Korea sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed new sanctions following North Korea’s latest missile launches this week, targeting … Read more
Jury Convicts Virgin Islands Man Of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy
Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Avery Lans (55, Virgin Islands) guilty of conspiracy to … Read more
Four bodies recovered, 29 missing from boat rescued off Spain’s Canary Islands
LAS PALMAS, Spain (Reuters) – The bodies of four migrants, who died on the Atlantic Ocean in an inflatable dinghy with 34 people on board, … Read more
Solomon Islands tells Pacific islands it won’t sign White House summit declaration -note
By Kirsty Needham, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina SYDNEY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Solomon Islands has told Pacific nations invited to a White House meeting with … Read more