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Cuba Defends Its Undefeated Record in the Pan American Women's Softball Championship
Women's Softball Havana, June 29 (RHC) Today, Cuba's women's softball team will seek to maintain its undefeated streak against Mexico in the continuation of the 11th Pan American Championship being held in this city. After defeating the US Virgin...
USVISF Women’s Premier League Builds Momentum Ahead of Second Weekend
After an exciting start, the USVISF Women’s Premier League continues to grow, welcoming new teams, new energy, and a clear vision for the future of women’s soccer in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A high-energy opening weekend left fans and players...

Five LGBTQ-Friendly Caribbean Destinations
Let’s face it, some of our Caribbean neighbors don’t have the best reputation or the most advanced views when it comes to our community. Countries such as Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Grenada maintain anti-gay legislation and hostile cultural climates....

Cruising is more popular than ever. Here’s your expert guide, from scoring a good deal to booking better shore excursions
Cruising has its avid fans, people who praise the simplicity of going from port to port without unpacking, or the ease of multi-generational travel when there’s entertainment for all. And the cruise-curious are also getting on-board: According to...

Trump DoJ ally denies claim he urged defying court orders on immigration
Emil Bove, a top justice department official and former defense attorney for Donald Trump, denied to senators on Wednesday a whistleblower’s claim that he suggested prosecutors ignore orders from judges who ruled against the president’s...

After Nelly Korda’s public criticism, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship suffers another blow as viewership numbers revealed
Amid criticism of the setup by several golfers, including Nelly Korda, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 witnessed a drastic drop in viewership compared to last year. The final round viewership dropped by nearly 50% compared to the 2024...

Whistleblower exposes dark secrets of DOJ and White House immigration policies: Here’s what he alleges
A whistleblower has accused the Trump-era Justice Department of planning to defy federal court orders in a sweeping effort to speed up deportations, raising urgent questions about rule of law and accountability at the top levels of government....

Officers ambushed at Texas ICE facility
Tensions over the federal government’s immigration agenda erupted into violence 25 miles from downtown Fort Worth. A group of 10 to 12 people ambushed corrections and police officers July 4 outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado,...

Trinidad and Tobago place tenth, 14th at NORCECA U-18 Beach Volleyball Champs
Sports Roneil Walcott 4 Hrs Ago TT's Darion Sparks (R) makes a diving play as teammate Josie Cedeno looks on during a NORCECA Men's Under-18 Beach Volleyball World Championship qualifier at the Juan Dolio beach, Dominican Republic. - Photo...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025
Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...

Is Nelly Korda playing at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship?
Nelly Korda is set to return to LPGA Tour action this week at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship following a three-week break. Her last appearance came at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, where she finished tied for 19th. During the...

‘I’m really proud of myself’: Minjee Lee gets honest about winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Minjee Lee secured her third Major championship on Sunday (June 22) by winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She finished three strokes ahead of Auston Kim, a standout from the Epson Tour, and Chanettee Wannasaen, a two-time LPGA Tour...

Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling cocaine from Virgin Islands
Theodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of JusticeTheodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | Department of Justice Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S....

How did Charley Hull perform in Round 4 of the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship?
Charley Hull wrapped up her final round at the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with a 1-over 73. After four rounds, she finished tied for 12th on the leaderboard at 5-over par for the tournament. Hull began her final round steadily, making pars...

LPGA Legend Slams Women's PGA Setup Amid Slow Play Controversy
Just weeks ago, Lexi Thompson had to post a personal message on Instagram after receiving backlash at the U.S. Women's Open. Critics blamed her for the slow pace following her rounds with Charley Hull and Nelly Korda. Thompson addressed it,...

"It's pretty crazy" - Charley Hull baffled by pace of play at KPMG Women's PGA Championship amid 'tricky' setup
Charley Hull was baffled by the pace at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Hull is playing at the third LPGA major of the season at Fields Ranch East, and the golfer finished playing the third round on Saturday. Following that, she shared how the...

Jackson to launch ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition’
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new competition is coming to the Hub City for students and professionals in the building profession. This is all thanks to the AARP Community Challenge grant that was awarded to the City of Jackson Wednesday. The Accessory...

Top Senate Finance Dem Says There's More To Epstein Docs Than AG Is Letting On
The Justice Department’s recent conclusion that “no further disclosure” of information related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein “would be appropriate or warranted” has raised some hackles among supporters of President Donald Trump, whose...

DOJ Says No Epstein ‘Client List,’ but Indictments in Just One Case Could Reveal Possible Pedo Networks if Justice Dept Sought Justice
After years of public outrage over Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network, the Department of Justice has issued several stunning claims: there is no “client list,” no investigative files worth pursuing, no more files will be publicly produced,...

KPMG Women's PGA round 1: Lexi Thompson keeps fighting, Minjee Lee shines
The 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship started at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas, the home course of the PGA of America. The Senior PGA was held at Fields Ranch East in 2023, the women are on tap this week and the men make their way to North...