77°FSocial Security to Withhold Full Benefits for Overpayment Recovery Starting March 27
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 11, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced today that starting March 27 it will withhold...
Major Banking Hurdles Complicate USVI Cannabis Industry Rollout as Licensing Gets Underway This Month
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
When the Office of Cannabis Regulation appeared before the Committee on Economic Development on Mond...
Federal Funding Freeze Disrupts Library Renovations and Other Projects in the USVI
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
The Trump administration's cuts and abrupt pauses in federal spending continue to negatively impact ...
Fired Taxicab Commission Director Sues, Claims Board Member Was Illegitimate, Making Her Termination Void
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Former Executive Director of the Taxicab Commission, Vernice Gumbs, is challenging her termination i...
Trump's Homeland Security Secretary Visits Puerto Rico, Pledges Support for Recovery and Security
- Staff Consortium
- March 11, 2025
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Puerto Rico last Thursday, marking her first of...
VIPD Collects 27 Firearms in St. Croix Gun Buyback, More Events Planned
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
ST. CROIX — In an effort to reduce gun violence and remove dangerous weapons from the streets, the V...
Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Possession of Body Armor and Ammunition After Police Standoff and Threats to Family
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
ST. THOMAS — A St. Thomas man has been sentenced to the maximum term of nine years in prison after b...
Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Killed by Boat Near Water Island
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle was fatally struck by a boat near Honeymoon Beach, Wate...
St. Croix Track Club Athletes Deliver Personal Bests and Podium Finishes at AAJI Qualifier
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
The St. Croix Track Club delivered a series of impressive performances at the Association of Youth/J...
Man Arrested for Brutal Assault on Victim With Gun, Forcing Weapon Into Mouth
- Staff Consortium
- March 09, 2025
ST. THOMAS — Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the V.I. Police Department have ar...
Taxi License Testing to Restart in March After Taxicab Commission Fixes Vetting Process
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 08, 2025
The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) is ...
Governor Bryan, Premier Wheatley Discuss Maritime Fees, Agree to Pause Implementation
- Staff Consortium
- March 07, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley met on Friday to discu...
V.I. Supreme Court Upholds 2019 Ruling Granting Property Access to Bernard Cuffy
- Janeka Simon
- March 07, 2025
The Virgin Islands Supreme Court has affirmed the 2019 decision of the territory's lower court in a ...
Dowe’s Airport Modernization Project Set to Begin This Year as Lawmakers Seek Clarity on VIPA Employees’ Future
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
“No matter what happens with this P3 relationship, please take care of our people,” said Senator Hub...
ICE Immigration Raid in St. Thomas Captured on Video Amid Nationwide Crackdown
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
On Sunday morning, a residence in Estate Dorothea was the target of what appeared to be an immigrati...
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 28-Year-Old Matthew Gumbs in St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
ST. THOMAS — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 28-year-old Mat...
Vialet Criticizes Monetary Payments to Student Employees in JAG Program; Says Financial Incentives Don’t Foster Long-Term Motivation
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 09, 2025
Senator Kurt Vialet, chair of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, has criticised t...
USVI Faces Skilled Labor Shortages as Immigration Crackdown Affects Workforce
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 08, 2025
The federal government’s continued effort to clamp down on undocumented migrants has – perhaps expec...
Egg Prices Surge in USVI and Across the U.S. as DOJ Launches Investigation
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 08, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a probe into the dramatic surge in egg prices across th...
New Dialysis Center Opens in Sunny Isle as Community Effort Brings Critical Care to St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- March 08, 2025
After years of advocacy and planning, the V.I. Healthcare Foundation (VIHCF) has officially opened t...
Republican Budget Proposal Could Cut Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, Impacting U.S. Virgin Islands
- Janeka Simon
- March 07, 2025
A key budget proposal from Republicans would require cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP – the Chil...
V.I. Businesses Must Provide Minimum of Two Payment Options, Says DLCA as Cash-Only Operations Come Under Fire
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 06, 2025
The V.I. Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs has issued a reminder to businesses across the...
Judge Recommends Dismissal of Hill International’s Lawsuit Against V.I. Public Finance Authority
- Janeka Simon
- March 06, 2025
A report from a District Court magistrate has recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit against the V.I...
Former VIHFA Official Found Guilty on All Charges in Woodpile Scandal
- Janeka Simon
- March 05, 2025
One of the men accused of fraud in what is now known as the “woodpile scandal” was on Wednesday foun...
Senator Pushes for Oversight of Cash-Only Businesses During USVI Sales Tax Talks
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 05, 2025
The idea of introducing a sales tax in the U.S Virgin Islands was the center of discussion during a ...
Economist Proposes WAPA Privatization Amid Financial Crisis; Clifford Joseph Opposes, Claims It’s a Nonprofit
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
“WAPA is not run professionally, and the best alternative is to put it in private hands.” That was t...
ICE Immigration Raid in St. Thomas Captured on Video Amid Nationwide Crackdown
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
On Sunday morning, a residence in Estate Dorothea was the target of what appeared to be an immigrati...
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 28-Year-Old Matthew Gumbs in St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
ST. THOMAS — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 28-year-old Mat...
Vialet Criticizes Monetary Payments to Student Employees in JAG Program; Says Financial Incentives Don’t Foster Long-Term Motivation
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 09, 2025
Senator Kurt Vialet, chair of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, has criticised t...
USVI Faces Skilled Labor Shortages as Immigration Crackdown Affects Workforce
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 08, 2025
The federal government’s continued effort to clamp down on undocumented migrants has – perhaps expec...
Egg Prices Surge in USVI and Across the U.S. as DOJ Launches Investigation
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 08, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a probe into the dramatic surge in egg prices across th...
New Dialysis Center Opens in Sunny Isle as Community Effort Brings Critical Care to St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- March 08, 2025
After years of advocacy and planning, the V.I. Healthcare Foundation (VIHCF) has officially opened t...
Republican Budget Proposal Could Cut Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, Impacting U.S. Virgin Islands
- Janeka Simon
- March 07, 2025
A key budget proposal from Republicans would require cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP – the Chil...
V.I. Businesses Must Provide Minimum of Two Payment Options, Says DLCA as Cash-Only Operations Come Under Fire
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 06, 2025
The V.I. Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs has issued a reminder to businesses across the...
Judge Recommends Dismissal of Hill International’s Lawsuit Against V.I. Public Finance Authority
- Janeka Simon
- March 06, 2025
A report from a District Court magistrate has recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit against the V.I...
Former VIHFA Official Found Guilty on All Charges in Woodpile Scandal
- Janeka Simon
- March 05, 2025
One of the men accused of fraud in what is now known as the “woodpile scandal” was on Wednesday foun...
Senator Pushes for Oversight of Cash-Only Businesses During USVI Sales Tax Talks
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 05, 2025
The idea of introducing a sales tax in the U.S Virgin Islands was the center of discussion during a ...
Economist Proposes WAPA Privatization Amid Financial Crisis; Clifford Joseph Opposes, Claims It’s a Nonprofit
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
“WAPA is not run professionally, and the best alternative is to put it in private hands.” That was t...
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A Message From VIGL: We Have Ended Involvement in the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- March 11, 2025
After years of planning and negotiations, VIGL Operations LLC has announced the conclusion of its in...
Public Notice: VIEDA to Hold Governing Board Decision Meetings on March 20, 2025
- Staff Consortium
- March 11, 2025
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) has announced that Governing Board Decisio...
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority ...
Request for Qualifications: Calling All Contractors and Tradespeople Looking for a New Opportunity
- Staff Consortium
- March 10, 2025
Jackson Development Company (JDC) is interested in working with qualified, skilled, and licensed con...
Jackson Development Company (JDC) is interested in...
Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Killed by Boat Near Water Island
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle was fatally struck by a boat near Honeymoon Beach, Wate...
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle was f...
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Fired Taxicab Commission Director Sues, Claims Board Member Was Illegitimate, Making Her Termination Void
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Former Executive Director of the Taxicab Commission, Vernice Gumbs, is challenging her termination in court, alleging that the commission's board was ...
Social Security Administration Acts on Records of Beneficiaries Aged 100 and Older
- Staff Consortium
- March 06, 2025
The Social Security Administration on Thursday announced what it deemed substantial progress in resolving discrepancies involving beneficiary records,...
Governor Defends WICO’s Autonomy; Senate Majority Leader Warns Against Circumventing Law in CEO Pick
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 05, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday described the West Indian Company as a government-owned private entity amid rising debate over the board’s sele...
Bryan Aligns with Trump on Immigration, Deregulation, Education, and Transgender Sports Policies
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed support for several key policies championed by President Donald Trump, emphasizing areas where their views ali...
Territory Struggles With 1 Million Tire Disposal Backlog Amid Funding Delays
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
As of February, 2025, there were approximately 1 million tires awaiting disposal in the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, the Waste Management Authority s...
USVI PORTS HUB
Allure of the Seas to Make Additional Call at C...
- Staff Consortium
- January 31, 2025
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas is scheduled to make an additional call at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay,...
Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging ...
- Staff Consortium
- December 24, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas. The dredgi...
VIPA, Cruise Lines in Productive Talks on Futur...
- Staff Consortium
- November 07, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority officials met with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) on Wednesday to provide an update on the upcomi...
V.I. Port Authority Receives $12.5 Million for ...
- Staff Consortium
- April 11, 2024
The Biden administration has allocated a $12.5 million grant to the V.I. Port Authority, targeting infrastructure enhancements at the Cyril E. King In...
V.I. Port Authority Advances Airports P3 Projec...
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 25, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has announced the receipt of multiple compliant proposals in response to its request for proposals for the Airports Public/Pri...
V.I. Port Authority Signs Longterm Agreement Wi...
- Staff Consortium
- January 27, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has officially entered into agreements with Tropical Shipping to significantly advance the rehabilitation and expansion of two...
Business
Major Banking Hurdles Complicate USVI Cannabis Industry Rollout as Licensing Gets Underway This Month
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
When the Office of Cannabis Regulation appeared before the Committee on Economic Development on Monday, lawmakers were pleased to learn of the Office’...
Viya’s Job Cuts Spark Backlash as Lawmakers Question Outsourcing and Tax Implications
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
Senators sharply criticized Geraldine Pitt, chief executive officer of Viya, during her appearance before the Committee of the Whole on Monday. While ...
RTPark to Host Catalyst Fund Business Loan Summit for USVI Entrepreneurs
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
Business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands will have an opportunity to explore financial resources and strategies for growth at the upcoming Virgin Is...
BVI Calls for Dialogue as USVI Weighs Tariffs in Growing Trade Dispute; Gittens Responds to Bryan
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
The British Virgin Islands government has responded to rising tensions with the U.S. Virgin Islands over proposed fee increases on USVI charter yachts...
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Caribbean Cinemas Launches Retro Tuesdays in US...
- Staff Consortium
- March 05, 2025
Movie lovers in the U.S. Virgin Islands will soon have the chance to relive some of cinema’s most ic...
Black Empire Wins Inaugural Virgin Islands Band...
- Janeka Simon
- December 30, 2024
The first ever Virgin Islands Band Clash celebrated the territory's rich live band culture on Saturd...
Back-to-Back Champion: Lady Mac Retains St. Cro...
- Janeka Simon
- December 28, 2024
Ten calypsonians took the stage on Friday night, each vying for the title of Monarch for St. Croix's...
Crucian Christmas Festival Kicks Off with Pageants
- Staff Consortium
- December 26, 2024
With Christmas Day now in the rearview mirror, the Crucian Christmas Festival takes center stage, ki...
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