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Bryan Announces $6 Million Settlement With Pafford Medical to Resolve Unpaid Debt

VI Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Calls For Sweeping Reform Ahead of Special Senate Ses...

Four Haitian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry Into the United States After Being Detained at ...

VI Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Calls For Sweeping Reform Ahead of Special Senate Session

Janeka Simon
April 14, 2025

In a letter sent to Senate President Milton Potter, chair of the Government Hospital & Health Facili...

Four Haitian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry Into the United States After Being Detained at the Red Hook Ferry Terminal

Janeka Simon
April 14, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Federal authorities at the Red Hook Ferry Terminal on St. Thomas arrested multiple Hait...

V.I. Attorney General Joins 37-State Coalition Urging Congress to Ban Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Owning Pharmacies

Staff Consortium
April 14, 2025

Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea of the U.S. Virgin Islands has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 a...

Reinholdt Jackson Sports Complex Reopens in Frederiksted Following $1.1 Million Restoration Project

Staff Consortium
April 14, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined local officials and community members on Friday to celebrate the of...

Man Arrested for DUI Following Two-Car Collision Near Seventh Day Adventist Church

Staff Consortium
April 14, 2025

ST. CROIX — A St. Croix resident was arrested for driving under the influence Saturday evening follo...

Three Brazilian Nationals Arrested on West Cay for Alleged Illegal Entry Into USVI

Staff Consortium
April 14, 2025

Federal authorities, aside from detaining several Haitian nationals at the Red Hook Ferry Terminal o...

Silver Airways Creditors Demand Payment as Judge Weighs Bankruptcy Dismissal

Janeka Simon
April 13, 2025

As principals and creditors of Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines await a judge's decision on whet...

St. Thomas Crowns 2025 Petite Princess, Princess, and Jr. Miss at Eight-Hour Pageant Showcase

Janeka Simon
April 13, 2025

In an eight-hour display of culture, creativity, and youthful poise, the Division of Festivals withi...

Major Cruise Investment and Waterfront Upgrades Planned for Frederiksted Following Seatrade Talks

Staff Consortium
April 12, 2025

A transformative plan to revitalize the Frederiksted waterfront is underway following strategic disc...

Elections Supervisor Ordered to Apologize to Poll Watcher; Ballot Box Complaint Triggers Legal Review

Janeka Simon
April 12, 2025

Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Maria Paul Williams a public apology, the Board of Ele...

Plaskett Leads Pushback on Maritime Tariffs in Letter to Trump; Bryan Sees Trade Opportunity for Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium
April 12, 2025

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett on Friday issued a formal update on the implications of a recen...

Adrianne Todman Appointed UVI’s Inaugural Fellow on Public Administration and Service

Staff Consortium
April 12, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced on Friday the appointment of Adrianne Todman as i...

EDC Orders Margaritaville to Fix Labor, Procurement, and Reporting Violations or Pay Fines: Incentives Reconsidered for Two Firms

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

The Economic Development Commission held a decision meeting on Thursday, during which it agreed to r...

Bryan Announces $6 Million Settlement With Pafford Medical to Resolve Unpaid Debt

Janeka Simon
April 14, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Monday that his administration had reached a settlement agree...

Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers

Ernice Gilbert
April 13, 2025

In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...

DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays

Ernice Gilbert
April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...

Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary

Ernice Gilbert
April 11, 2025

Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...

New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...

Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised fro...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he...

UVI Implements Hiring Freeze and Cost-Saving Measures Following Loss of Federal Grants

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands is implementing immediate financial controls, including a hirin...

Sunshine Mall Sues WAPA Over Disputed Billing Tied to Settled Claims

Janeka Simon
April 09, 2025

“WAPA has an established history of massively overbilling Sunshine for electricity charges,” states ...

Active 2025 Hurricane Season With 56% Caribbean and 51% U.S. Landfall Odds Predicted by CSU

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting a notably active Atlantic hurricane season ...

Wheelchair-Bound Man Allegedly Stabbed in Neck by Longtime Friend in Mount Welcome Apartment

Staff Consortium
April 08, 2025

ST. CROIX — A woman is facing attempted murder charges after police, following the sound of screamin...

Senate Approves Budget With $175 Billion for Border Wall, Mass Deportations, $4.5 Trillion in Tax Cuts

Ernice Gilbert
April 08, 2025

After an all-night session that stretched into the early morning hours of Saturday, April 5, the U.S...

Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers

Ernice Gilbert
April 13, 2025

In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...

DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays

Ernice Gilbert
April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...

Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary

Ernice Gilbert
April 11, 2025

Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...

New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...

Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised fro...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he...

UVI Implements Hiring Freeze and Cost-Saving Measures Following Loss of Federal Grants

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands is implementing immediate financial controls, including a hirin...

Sunshine Mall Sues WAPA Over Disputed Billing Tied to Settled Claims

Janeka Simon
April 09, 2025

“WAPA has an established history of massively overbilling Sunshine for electricity charges,” states ...

Active 2025 Hurricane Season With 56% Caribbean and 51% U.S. Landfall Odds Predicted by CSU

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting a notably active Atlantic hurricane season ...

Wheelchair-Bound Man Allegedly Stabbed in Neck by Longtime Friend in Mount Welcome Apartment

Staff Consortium
April 08, 2025

ST. CROIX — A woman is facing attempted murder charges after police, following the sound of screamin...

Senate Approves Budget With $175 Billion for Border Wall, Mass Deportations, $4.5 Trillion in Tax Cuts

Ernice Gilbert
April 08, 2025

After an all-night session that stretched into the early morning hours of Saturday, April 5, the U.S...

Tourism, Infrastructure, and Public Services Take Center Stage in Gove

Politics

'Must be Another Virgin Islands': Senators Say Bryan's Address Disconn

Opinion

Op-Ed: Break the Last Chains—Teach Our Children Financial Literacy i...

Opinion | Proposed DiasporaLink Initiative Could Transform USVI Into K...

Letter to the Editor: A Plea and a Plan for Reopening the Frederiksted...

Op-Ed: Charting a New Course for Our Future – Why the 6th Constituti...

Plaskett Op-Ed — Why Virgin Islanders Must Demand a Seat at the Tabl...

USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Endorses Major Upgrades for St. Thoma...

Does the GVI have a Revenue Problem or Spending Problem?...

Opinion: Confusion Reigns as VI Government Officials Give Conflicting ...

Op-Ed: VIPA Leads USVI into Economic Future with Airport Transformatio...

Opinion: Pushing for Systemic Change in the Territory, Starting With t...

Community Center

Adrianne Todman Appointed UVI’s Inaugural Fellow on Public Administration and Service

Staff Consortium
April 12, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced on Friday the appointment of Adrianne Todman as i...

Elections Supervisor Ordered to Apologize to Poll Watcher; Ballot Box Complaint Triggers Legal Review

Janeka Simon
April 12, 2025

Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Maria Paul Williams a public apology, the Board of Ele...

Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Mari...

Territory-Wide Burn Ban Issued Across U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Elevated Fire Risk

Staff Consortium
April 11, 2025

The V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) has announced the implementation of a territor...

The V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFE...

Structure Fire Destroys Abandoned Building in Profit Area; One Injured in Attempt to Escape

Staff Consortium
April 10, 2025

ST. CROIX — An early morning blaze destroyed an abandoned structure in the Estate Profit area on Thu...

ST. CROIX — An early morning blaze destroyed an ab...

Vic Videos

Kruziano, a St. Croix Trailblazing Artist, Pres...

Watch: Just Right Trucking Suffers Devastating ...

January 12, 2025 08:45 AM

Festival Village Live: Soca Monarch

January 01, 2025 09:32 PM

Watch: 2024-2025 Prince & Princess, Duke, Duche...

December 26, 2024 07:40 PM

Massive Solar Farm Opens on St. Croix

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Government

Bryan Announces $6 Million Settlement With Pafford Medical to Resolve Unpaid Debt

Janeka Simon
April 14, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Monday that his administration had reached a settlement agreement with Pafford Medical Services. “As you know, ...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised from Stable to Negative, according to the latest surv...

Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach Travels to NAIC Southeastern Zone Meeting in South Carolina

Staff Consortium
April 07, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach departed the U.S. Virgin Islands today to attend the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Southea...

Senate Committee Approves Bill to Raise Traffic Fines, Establish VIPD Impound Lot

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 04, 2025

Legislation which would increase penalties for traffic violations and establish the V.I. Police Department Impound Lot was approved by the Committee o...

VIHFA Launches HOME-ARP Program to Support Homeless and At-Risk Residents in the Territory

Staff Consortium
April 01, 2025

The V.I. Housing Finance Authority announced on Tuesday the official launched its HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program, a federally funded ini...

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

Silver Airways Creditors Demand Payment as Judge Weighs Bankruptcy Dismissal

Janeka Simon
April 13, 2025

As principals and creditors of Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines await a judge's decision on whether to dismiss the pending bankruptcy case, the co...

EDC Orders Margaritaville to Fix Labor, Procurement, and Reporting Violations or Pay Fines: Incentives Reconsidered for Two Firms

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

The Economic Development Commission held a decision meeting on Thursday, during which it agreed to reconsider two previously denied applications for b...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he would pause the country's wide-ranging tariff reg...

USVI Wind Energy Projects Progressing Despite Financial Risks and Federal Wind Moratorium

Janeka Simon
April 09, 2025

Technical discussions were advancing well on the wind energy projects being pursued on St. Thomas and St. Croix, said Joel Hart of Advance Power, as h...

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