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$334 Million, Five-Year Overhaul of Charlotte Amalie High School Moves Forward After Contract Execution
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
The long-anticipated demolition and reconstruction of Charlotte Amalie High School on St. Thomas has...
Governor Bryan’s Ceremonial Coin Toss at Jets-Bills Game Spotlights Tourism Partnership
- Afraz Ahmad
- October 15, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. stepped into the spotlight on October 14, performing the ceremonial coin t...
138 Reported Dengue Cases in USVI as Health Department Mobilizes with CDC and Puerto Rico to Combat Underreported Outbreak
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
The V.I. Dept. of Health announced Tuesday that it has launched an aggressive effort to combat the d...
Caribbean Airlines Launches New Route Connecting Tortola With Puerto Rico, Barbados, and Antigua
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 15, 2024
Caribbean Airlines marked a milestone on Monday with the successful landing of its inaugural flight,...
Fugitive Arrested in St. Thomas After Embezzling Over $100,000 from Delaware Union
- Janeka Simon
- October 15, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A man who police say is a fugitive from justice was arrested on Thursday at a bar on Sa...
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning to taxpayers about the risk of charity scams that ...
Second Teacher at BVI's Elmore Stoutt High Faces Molestation Allegations Amid Growing Concerns
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
Weeks after persistent reports about the molestation of a student at the Elmore Stoutt High School i...
Schneider Hospital Extends Bill Amnesty Program Offering 50 Percent Savings for Patients
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
Schneider Regional Medical Center has announced an extension of its Bill Amnesty Program, offering p...
Time Running Out: UVI Encourages Last Push for St. Thomas & St. John Residents to Complete Community Survey
- Staff Consortium
- October 14, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Eastern Caribbean Center (ECC) is urging residents of St. Thom...
NHC Monitoring Tropical System in the Central Atlantic, Lesser Antilles Advised to Stay Alert
- Staff Consortium
- October 14, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a well-defined area of low pressure located seve...
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Gun Charges for St. Thomas Man
- Staff Consortium
- October 14, 2024
ST. THOMAS — Police have charged a man with drug offenses, gun crimes and traffic violations followi...
Cultural Unity Shines at 60th VI-PR Friendship Celebration With Festivities Across the Territory
- Staff Consortium
- October 13, 2024
The 60th annual Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship celebration kicked off with several events thi...
Virgin Islands Commission on Aging Established to Prioritize Senior Welfare and Support
- Staff Consortium
- October 12, 2024
On Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the inaugural meeting of the Virgin Islands Commiss...
Breaking news
Bryan Vetoes Wire Transfer Fee and Epstein Settlement Bills, Approves Budget Measures
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed two controversial bills passed by the 35th Legislature, includi...
Over 400 Virgin Islanders Cast Ballots During First Day of Early Voting
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
On Monday, the first day of early voting in the Virgin Islands, voters turned out in consistent numb...
Virgin Islands Youth Excel in Prestigious STEMMPREP Project, Preparing for Careers in Science and Medicine
- Staff Consortium
- October 14, 2024
Two Virgin Islands students excelled during the 2024 STEMMPREP Project Summer Internship, which focu...
Man Shot Dead in St. Thomas Near Bar; VIPD Investigates
- Staff Consortium
- October 13, 2024
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department has announced that it is investigating a fatal shooting that...
Ponce Health Sciences University to Launch First Medical School in British Virgin Islands
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has announced the expansion of its educational presence in t...
Bellows International and Cardow Inc. Clash in Court Over 'Magens Bay Rum' Trademark
- Janeka Simon
- October 12, 2024
A local rum manufacturer is suing another business for trademark infringement, after it began sellin...
EZC Approves Tax Exemptions and Expansion Plans for Local Bakery in St. Croix
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 11, 2024
The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) has approved tax exemptions for In the Mix Cakery LLC, a locall...
Senate Pushes for Modern Reforms with Efficiency Bill Updating Outdated Marriage Law and Other Statutes; Measures Head to Full Body
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 11, 2024
Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, on Thursday, voted to advance several pieces of leg...
New Festival Bill Sparks Debate Over Saturation and Economic Viability
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
After much debate and some hesitation from members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agri...
Deadly Tornadoes and Hurricane Milton’s Fury Leave Florida Counties Devastated
- Janeka Simon
- October 10, 2024
The devastating impact of Hurricane Milton became apparent hours before the hurricane made landfall ...
156 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $1.3 Million Seized Near Puerto Rico; Vessel Departed St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- October 09, 2024
ST. THOMAS —Two men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after their vessel was intercepted b...
Company's Proposal for Wind Energy Sites to Transform USVI's Power Landscape Wins Senate Approval
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 09, 2024
Twelve years after first visiting the Virgin Islands on a mission to salvage the wind turbines at th...
Mandahl Bay Beach Shooting Leaves Young Man Dead
- Staff Consortium
- October 08, 2024
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at Mandahl Bay B...
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Community Center
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning to taxpayers about the risk of charity scams that ...
Schneider Hospital Extends Bill Amnesty Program Offering 50 Percent Savings for Patients
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
Schneider Regional Medical Center has announced an extension of its Bill Amnesty Program, offering p...
Schneider Regional Medical Center has announced an...
Time Running Out: UVI Encourages Last Push for St. Thomas & St. John Residents to Complete Community Survey
- Staff Consortium
- October 14, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Eastern Caribbean Center (ECC) is urging residents of St. Thom...
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Eastern Cari...
Virgin Islands Commission on Aging Established to Prioritize Senior Welfare and Support
- Staff Consortium
- October 12, 2024
On Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the inaugural meeting of the Virgin Islands Commiss...
On Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened t...
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Bryan Vetoes Wire Transfer Fee and Epstein Settlement Bills, Approves Budget Measures
- Staff Consortium
- October 15, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed two controversial bills passed by the 35th Legislature, including legislation that proposed a 3% wire transfer fe...
Council on Homelessness Fails to Meet Mandate Since Reestablishment
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 04, 2024
The codification of the Virgin Islands Council on Homelessness (VICH) into law is a critical step in working toward ending homelessness in the territo...
V.I. Senators Approves Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 03, 2024
Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services on Wednesday voted in favor of proposed legislation that will increase the legal age...
Governor Bryan Appoints Julio Rhymer Sr. as New OMB Director
- Staff Consortium
- September 30, 2024
On Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment of Julio Rhymer Sr. as the new head of the Office of Management and Budget. No strange...
V.I. Senate Loosens $100 Million Line of Credit Restrictions, Approves $50 Million to Settle Vendor Debts
- Janeka Simon and Ernice Gilbert
- September 28, 2024
As lawmakers met this week to shape the budgetary picture for the territory over the next 12 months, they granted a request from Governor Albert Bryan...
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
Bellows International and Cardow Inc. Clash in Court Over 'Magens Bay Rum' Trademark
- Janeka Simon
- October 12, 2024
A local rum manufacturer is suing another business for trademark infringement, after it began selling rum using a similar name. Island Saint LLC, doi...
EDC Approves Multiple Business Applications, Extensions, and Amendments
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
The V.I. Economic Development Commission convened on Thursday to review and approve various business applications, tax incentives, and extensions for ...
EZC Approves Tax Exemptions and Expansion Plans for Local Bakery in St. Croix
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 11, 2024
The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) has approved tax exemptions for In the Mix Cakery LLC, a locally owned bakery, as the first business to qualify u...
Company's Proposal for Wind Energy Sites to Transform USVI's Power Landscape Wins Senate Approval
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 09, 2024
Twelve years after first visiting the Virgin Islands on a mission to salvage the wind turbines at the Tutu Park Mall, Joel Hart is seeking legislative...
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Entertainment
New Festival Bill Sparks Debate Over Saturation...
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
After much debate and some hesitation from members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agri...
Pumpa, Mr. Ridge, Skinny Fabulous and Others Sh...
- Janeka Simon
- August 30, 2024
“Big up the whole VI massive!” said Dennis Liburd, as he collected his 2023 Impact Award for Soca du...
Adam O Wins First Trailblazer Award at Kickin I...
- Staff Consortium
- August 08, 2024
Beloved Virgin Islands singer-songwriter Adam O’Neal, better known by his stage name Adam O, became ...
Sunny Side Up: St. Croix’s Premier Brunch and M...
- Staff Consortium
- July 19, 2024
The highly anticipated Sunny Side Up Brunch & Mimosa Day Party is set to return this Sunday, July 21...
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