Trump Survives Assassination Attempt After Being Shot While Speaking at Rally

USVI Ocean Economy Employs 21 Percent of Workforce, Generating $1.1 Billion in Wages, NOAA Finds

Lawmakers Suggest Takeover of V.I. Taxicab Commission by DLCA After Budget Hearing

Low Complaint Numbers Disputed as Liberty VI Addresses Service Issues

Lawmakers Suggest Takeover of V.I. Taxicab Commission by DLCA After Budget Hearing

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 15, 2024

Lawmakers have suggested once again that the V.I. Taxicab Commission should be placed under the purv...

Low Complaint Numbers Disputed as Liberty VI Addresses Service Issues

Janeka Simon
July 15, 2024

Liberty VI reported receiving only 66 complaints since January, with 52 resolved and 14 still pendin...

Governor Bryan to Join Royal Caribbean’s ‘Utopia of the Seas’ Inaugural Cruise

Staff Consortium
July 15, 2024

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is currently participating in the inaugural sail of Royal Caribbean Intern...

Primary Election Early Voting Starts Tuesday on St. Croix and St. Thomas, July 20 on St. John

Staff Consortium
July 15, 2024

Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes has announced the schedule for Early Voting for the 2024 Pri...

UVI Summer Bridge Graduates Honored in Ceremony

Janeka Simon
July 15, 2024

The latest cohort of students to successfully complete the University of the Virgin Islands’ Summer ...

With Only One Employee, Office of Cannabis Regulation Plans Hiring But Not Vehicle Purchases

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 13, 2024

The Office of Cannabis Regulation remains a team of one, with Joanne Moorehead replacing Hannah Cart...

Senator Carrion Rejects $200,000 Allocation for Caribbean Aid, Citing V.I. Financial Strains

Staff Consortium
July 13, 2024

Senator Samuel Carrión has voiced his opposition to Governor Albert Bryan's request for a $200,000 a...

Lawmakers Approve Leases for Banco Popular and Best Car Rental in St. John

Staff Consortium
July 13, 2024

The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance has approved the extension of two leases that t...

Moderate to Severe Saharan Dust Plume to Blanket U.S. Virgin Islands and PR This Weekend

Staff Consortium
July 12, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan today issued a weather regarding a significant Sahara...

Parking Restrictions Announced For Tart Wars as Residents Get Ready for Epic Dessert Showdown

Ernice Gilbert
July 12, 2024

The V.I. Police Department has announced traffic and parking restrictions for the upcoming Tart Wars...

VIHFA’s Homelessness Initiatives Stalled by Funding Delays

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 12, 2024

The V.I. Housing Finance Authority has yet to receive a $5 million appropriation promised to them in...

V.I. Dept. of Finance Faulted for Failing to Pay National Guard Pensions on Time

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 12, 2024

The V.I. Dept. of Finance has once again been blamed for its failure to make payments to yet another...

DJ Avalanche-Produced Song "Carnival Jumbie" Wins Road March Title at Vincy Mas 2024

Staff Consortium
July 11, 2024

A Soca hit song produced by St. Thomas native DJ Avalanche has won the Road March title at Vincy Mas...

USVI Ocean Economy Employs 21 Percent of Workforce, Generating $1.1 Billion in Wages, NOAA Finds

Ernice Gilbert
July 15, 2024

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the ocean economy offers substantial economic benefits according to a re...

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt After Being Shot While Speaking at Rally

Staff Consortium
July 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, P...

Frederiksted Bustles with Activity as Tart Wars 2024 Unites Community, Bringing Out Thousands

Ernice Gilbert
July 14, 2024

With marketing so effective that it became a community-driven effort, Tart Wars — organized by those...

WAPA’s Financial Frailty Hindering Utility’s Ability to Prepare for Possible Hurricanes

Janeka Simon
July 13, 2024

The V.I. Water and Power Authority’s ability to respond to a Category Four hurricane currently stand...

St. Croix Man Convicted of Child Pornography and Rape Charges

Staff Consortium
July 12, 2024

ST. CROIX — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that a federal jury convicted Dant...

VIHFA to Pay $100 Million to Vitol on Friday Following HUD Approval of CDBG-MIT Funds

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved the use of $100 million from Commu...

U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2022 Economic Census Data for USVI, Highlighting Significant Economic Growth

Staff Consortium
July 10, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday unveiled the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas, offering an in-...

Man Fatally Shot at Harbor View Apartments; Possible Suspect Apprehended for Questioning

Staff Consortium
July 11, 2024

ST. CROIX — A fatal shooting occurred Thursday at the Harbor View Housing Community in St. Croix, le...

Two Men Killed, Two Injured in Shooting at Four Winds Plaza, St. Thomas; Victims Identified

Ernice Gilbert
July 11, 2024

Last updated at 7:12 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. ST. THOMAS — Two men were killed and two othe...

Fish and Fungi Named Official Dish of the USVI as Governor Bryan Acts on 19 Bills

Ernice Gilbert
July 11, 2024

Government House announced Thursday that Governor Albert Bryan has acted on 19 bills passed by the 3...

BOC Spends $76,160 Daily to House 238 Local Prisoners

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 10, 2024

The Bureau of Corrections revealed on Tuesday that it spends considerable sums to house local prison...

Public Works To Embark on Major Flood Mitigation Project: Cleaning and Rebuilding Swales in Historic Charlotte Amalie

Janeka Simon
July 10, 2024

“Hooray! Hippy hippy hooray!” State Historic Preservation Office Director Sean Krigger exclaimed, ov...

New Fees For Medicinal and Sacramental Cannabis Users Approved by Advisory Board

Janeka Simon
July 10, 2024

On Tuesday, the Cannabis Advisory Board rolled out a new fee schedule for medicinal and sacramental ...

Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and a

Politics

USVI Senate, Party Offices, and Constitutional Convention Contenders U

Opinion

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...

Delegate Plaskett's Vision: A Resilient and Prosperous Future for the ...

First Lady Yolanda Bryan Shares Her Personal Journey with Diabetes and...

A New Soca Dynasty: Black Empire's EP Signals a Musical Revolution in ...

Opinion: How a Tragic Airline Accident on St. Thomas Led to the Most P...

Op-Ed: Give Jackie her Jacket - An Analysis of the Delegate to Congres...

Editorial: Former Sen. Sarauw Reflects on 175th Emancipation Celebrati...

Community Center

Parking Restrictions Announced For Tart Wars as Residents Get Ready for Epic Dessert Showdown

Ernice Gilbert
July 12, 2024

The V.I. Police Department has announced traffic and parking restrictions for the upcoming Tart Wars...

Division of Personnel Announces 2024 Virtual Annual Health and Wellness Expo

Staff Consortium
July 11, 2024

The Division of Personnel, through the GVI Wellness Program, has announced the 2024 Virtual Annual H...

The Division of Personnel, through the GVI Wellnes...

Fort Frederik Museum Unveils "Blackfullness" Art Exhibition to Celebrate Emancipation 2024

Staff Consortium
July 09, 2024

The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources is inviting the public to the opening of the t...

The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resour...

Territory-Wide “All Things ADA Expo” Scheduled for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Staff Consortium
July 09, 2024

The Governor’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office, in collaboration with the USVI Disabili...

The Governor’s Americans with Disabilities Act (AD...

Vic Videos

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Government

Senator Carrion Rejects $200,000 Allocation for Caribbean Aid, Citing V.I. Financial Strains

Staff Consortium
July 13, 2024

Senator Samuel Carrión has voiced his opposition to Governor Albert Bryan's request for a $200,000 allocation intended for aiding Caribbean neighbors ...

Fish and Fungi Named Official Dish of the USVI as Governor Bryan Acts on 19 Bills

Ernice Gilbert
July 11, 2024

Government House announced Thursday that Governor Albert Bryan has acted on 19 bills passed by the 35th Legislature during its session on June 24, vet...

Bryan Seeks $200,000 From Legislature to Aid Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Following Hurricane Beryl

Staff Consortium
July 10, 2024

The Bryan-Roach administration made known on Tuesday that it has asked the V.I. Legislature for $200,000 to support the recovery of Grenada, and St. V...

Waste Management Operations to Face Crippling Impact as Union Representing 87 Employees Announces Strike

Janeka Simon
July 06, 2024

After persistent reports of worker unrest which were downplayed by Waste Management Authority officials, the union representing the disgruntled employ...

$3.6 Million Available in STX, $4.9 Million in STT-STJ as GERS Launches Second Round of Popular Loan Program

Staff Consortium
July 02, 2024

The Government Employees’ Retirement System has announced the launch of the second installment of the Limited Personal Loans Program for its active me...

USVI PORTS HUB

Dowe at it Again: VIPA Cuts Ribbon on Gordon A....

Elesha George
June 26, 2022

The Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier Cargo Facility had its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Krause Lagoon, St. Croix, on Thursday, just ...

The Queen Mary II Makes Unscheduled Voyage to S...

Staff Consortium
April 02, 2022

The Queen Mary II will make an unscheduled visit to the Austin Monsanto Terminal on Saturday at 6 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m. “The USVI is open for b...

Watch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Docks at Cro...

Staff Consortium
March 23, 2022

Virgin Islands Welcomes Wonder of the Seas, Wor...

Kyle Murphy
March 23, 2022

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, docked for the first time in the Virgin Islands on Tuesday at the Austin “...

One of Royal Caribbean's Largest Cruise Ships M...

Kyle Murphy
January 06, 2022

ST. THOMAS — Royal Caribbean’s 1,138-foot long, 135-foot wide Odyssey of the Seas — one of Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ships — made its maiden vo...

Port Authority Announces Inaugural Visit from O...

Staff Consortium
December 24, 2021

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Odyssey of the Seas will make its inaugural call to St. Thomas on Wednesday, December 29, the V.I. Port Authority has an...

Business

With Only One Employee, Office of Cannabis Regulation Plans Hiring But Not Vehicle Purchases

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 13, 2024

The Office of Cannabis Regulation remains a team of one, with Joanne Moorehead replacing Hannah Carty, who stepped down as executive director in Febru...

Lawmakers Approve Leases for Banco Popular and Best Car Rental in St. John

Staff Consortium
July 13, 2024

The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance has approved the extension of two leases that they believe will continue contributing to the terr...

U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2022 Economic Census Data for USVI, Highlighting Significant Economic Growth

Staff Consortium
July 10, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday unveiled the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas, offering an in-depth look at the economic landscape of the U.S. V...

New Fees For Medicinal and Sacramental Cannabis Users Approved by Advisory Board

Janeka Simon
July 10, 2024

On Tuesday, the Cannabis Advisory Board rolled out a new fee schedule for medicinal and sacramental users of cannabis. The fees were unanimously appro...

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