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Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging Project for Bids
- Staff Consortium
- December 24, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in t...
Roach Highlights Fresh Produce Program, Derelict Boat Removal, and Street Signage Updates
- Janeka Simon
- December 24, 2024
During Monday's press briefing from Government House, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach updated the...
Darlene Baptiste Appointed as Permanent CEO of Juan F. Luis Hospital
- Staff Consortium
- December 24, 2024
The V.I. Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation has officially appointed Darlene Baptis...
V.I. Energy Office Closes First Solar Plus Financing Loans, Paving Way for Expanded Renewable Energy Access
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
The V.I. Energy Office achieved an important milestone on Friday with the closing of the first two l...
Saharan Dust Event to Impact USVI and Puerto Rico, Public Health Advisory Issued
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning o...
VI Housing Authority Earns Clean Audit, Recognized as a Model Agency
- Janeka Simon
- December 23, 2024
The V.I. Housing Authority received a clean bill of health from its independent auditor, board membe...
JetBlue Lease Approved at Rohlsen Airport to Accommodate Daily Puerto Rico Flights
- Janeka Simon
- December 21, 2024
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Port Authority has given the green light for a lease betwe...
Lawmakers Approve Delta Sigma Theta Tribute, Five Corners Sewer Line Study, and Hazard Pay Expansion
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 21, 2024
In its final Legislative session, the 35th Legislature approved a series of specially ordered bills ...
Traffic Stop on Queen Mary Highway Leads to Arrest and Discovery of Unlicensed Firearms
- Staff Consortium
- December 21, 2024
ST. CROIX — Police officers on mobile patrol uncovered unlicensed firearms during a routine traffic ...
Man Arrested for Alleged Stabbing of Roommate at Oswald Harris Court
- Staff Consortium
- December 21, 2024
ST. THOMAS – A man who allegedly stabbed his roommate following a brief exchange of words is now fac...
St. Croix Faces VITRAN Service Disruption as Workers Stage Sick-Out
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
On Friday, the Department of Public Works announced VITRAN services on St. Croix had been disrupted ...
Christiansted Sting Operation Leads to Drug Arrest, Cocaine and Pills Seized
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
ST. CROIX — A sting operation in Christiansted this past September has resulted in one man being arr...
Bryan Announces Amended Government Office Closures for Holiday Season and Crucian Christmas Festival
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season and the St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival, Governo...
Breaking news
GVI Hit With 19-Count Civil Suit Alleging Failure to Stop CAHS Coach’s Abuse Despite Repeated Warnings
- Janeka Simon
- December 24, 2024
On Monday, a civil complaint was filed against the Government of the Virgin Islands alleging ninetee...
Bryan Seeks Changes to H1B Visa Law as USVI Braces for Immigration Policy Shifts Under Trump Administration
- Janeka Simon
- December 23, 2024
New Washington lobbyists hired by the Government of the Virgin Islands to help navigate a second Tru...
Watch: Coquito Festival, Foreday Morning Tramp and Horse Racing Energize USVI
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
Several big events brought excitement to the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend, with one — WTJX's For...
Update: Mass Shooting at Embers Guest House Leaves One Dead, Five Injured
- Staff Consortium
- December 21, 2024
Last updated at 6:44 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. ST. THOMAS, USVI — A mass shooting at Embers Gu...
Rashida A. Hodge Establishes $1 Million Scholarship for VI Public School Graduates
- Afraz Ahmad
- December 20, 2024
Graduates of Virgin Islands public high schools now have a new opportunity to fund their tertiary-le...
Final Words from Capehart, Carrion, and Frett-Gregory as Legislative Tenure Ends
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 21, 2024
Senators Diane Capehart and Samuel Carrion will not return as lawmakers in the 36th Legislature as t...
WAPA Awards $77 Million Diesel Supply Contract to Peerless After Lowest Bid Surprise
- Janeka Simon
- December 20, 2024
Pleasantly surprised at the surprisingly low cost of their bid, WAPA board members on Thursday award...
USVI Shines in 2025 Travel Awards, St. Croix Named Culinary Destination of the Year
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
The U.S. Virgin Islands have been recognized as a leading Caribbean destination, earning top accolad...
ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Discovery of 43rd Homicide Victim in USVI
- Staff Consortium
- December 19, 2024
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a fatal sho...
Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Charges Added in Woodpile Scandal Case Against Darin Richardson
- Janeka Simon
- December 18, 2024
A second superseding indictment in what has become known as the woodpile scandal lays new charges of...
Woodpile Scandal: New Charges Threaten Defendants with Over 100 Years in Combined Sentences
- Ernice Gilbert
- December 19, 2024
Darin Richardson and Sasha and Davidson Charlemagne — defendants in what has come to be known as the...
Petronella Solar Farm Commissioned, Delivering Clean Power and Fuel Savings for WAPA
- Janeka Simon
- December 18, 2024
In a triumphant moment for the Water and Power Authority, Tuesday marked the official ribbon cutting...
Bill to Dismantle Illegal Gambling Advances, Aims to Recover $100 Million Leaving the Territory
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 18, 2024
Further action is expected to be taken on a bill set to strengthen enforcement of illegal gambling w...
Bryan Seeks Changes to H1B Visa Law as USVI Braces for Immigration Policy Shifts Under Trump Administration
- Janeka Simon
- December 23, 2024
New Washington lobbyists hired by the Government of the Virgin Islands to help navigate a second Tru...
Watch: Coquito Festival, Foreday Morning Tramp and Horse Racing Energize USVI
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
Several big events brought excitement to the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend, with one — WTJX's For...
Update: Mass Shooting at Embers Guest House Leaves One Dead, Five Injured
- Staff Consortium
- December 21, 2024
Last updated at 6:44 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. ST. THOMAS, USVI — A mass shooting at Embers Gu...
Rashida A. Hodge Establishes $1 Million Scholarship for VI Public School Graduates
- Afraz Ahmad
- December 20, 2024
Graduates of Virgin Islands public high schools now have a new opportunity to fund their tertiary-le...
Final Words from Capehart, Carrion, and Frett-Gregory as Legislative Tenure Ends
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 21, 2024
Senators Diane Capehart and Samuel Carrion will not return as lawmakers in the 36th Legislature as t...
WAPA Awards $77 Million Diesel Supply Contract to Peerless After Lowest Bid Surprise
- Janeka Simon
- December 20, 2024
Pleasantly surprised at the surprisingly low cost of their bid, WAPA board members on Thursday award...
USVI Shines in 2025 Travel Awards, St. Croix Named Culinary Destination of the Year
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
The U.S. Virgin Islands have been recognized as a leading Caribbean destination, earning top accolad...
ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Discovery of 43rd Homicide Victim in USVI
- Staff Consortium
- December 19, 2024
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a fatal sho...
Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Charges Added in Woodpile Scandal Case Against Darin Richardson
- Janeka Simon
- December 18, 2024
A second superseding indictment in what has become known as the woodpile scandal lays new charges of...
Woodpile Scandal: New Charges Threaten Defendants with Over 100 Years in Combined Sentences
- Ernice Gilbert
- December 19, 2024
Darin Richardson and Sasha and Davidson Charlemagne — defendants in what has come to be known as the...
Petronella Solar Farm Commissioned, Delivering Clean Power and Fuel Savings for WAPA
- Janeka Simon
- December 18, 2024
In a triumphant moment for the Water and Power Authority, Tuesday marked the official ribbon cutting...
Bill to Dismantle Illegal Gambling Advances, Aims to Recover $100 Million Leaving the Territory
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 18, 2024
Further action is expected to be taken on a bill set to strengthen enforcement of illegal gambling w...
Top Stories
- Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and a...
- Historic St. Croix Avis Newspaper to Cease Publication After 180 Years...
- Contractor Disputes and WMA Confusion Stall Christiansted Road Repairs...
- Former Senator Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen Has Died. The Legendary Politica...
- Rising Tensions Between Police and Judiciary Following Detective Phipp...
Politics
- Frett-Gregory Announces She Won't Run for Re-election in 36th Legislat...
- Javan James Won't Seek Reelection, Opts for Academic Pursuit...
- Haley Tells VI GOP That America Won't Survive Another Trump Presidency...
- V.I. District Court Rules in Favor of Republican Party, Strikes Down S...
- Frett-Gregory Says It's 'Inappropriate' for Delegate to Congress to Sp...
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Saharan Dust Event to Impact USVI and Puerto Rico, Public Health Advisory Issued
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning o...
St. Croix Faces VITRAN Service Disruption as Workers Stage Sick-Out
- Staff Consortium
- December 20, 2024
On Friday, the Department of Public Works announced VITRAN services on St. Croix had been disrupted ...
On Friday, the Department of Public Works announce...
More Than 5,900 Tax Refunds Mailed to Virgin Islanders Ahead of the Holidays
- Janeka Simon
- December 17, 2024
In keeping with a pledge made recently by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., more tax refund checks have bee...
In keeping with a pledge made recently by Governor...
St. Thomas-St. John District Launches 2024-2025 After School Snack Program
- Staff Consortium
- December 17, 2024
The V.I. Department of Education’s St. Thomas-St. John District School Food Authority (SFA) has anno...
The V.I. Department of Education’s St. Thomas-St. ...
Vic Videos
VIPD, Dept. of Health, Address Recent Suicides ...
October 28, 2024 06:10 PMErnice Gilbert's Latest Interview With Governor...
September 16, 2024 06:20 AMWatch: A New VI Anthem: HOME
March 09, 2024 06:01 AMWatch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden...
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Roach Highlights Fresh Produce Program, Derelict Boat Removal, and Street Signage Updates
- Janeka Simon
- December 24, 2024
During Monday's press briefing from Government House, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach updated the public on several activities recently undertaken ...
GVI Hit With 19-Count Civil Suit Alleging Failure to Stop CAHS Coach’s Abuse Despite Repeated Warnings
- Janeka Simon
- December 24, 2024
On Monday, a civil complaint was filed against the Government of the Virgin Islands alleging nineteen counts including state-created danger, conspirac...
VI Housing Authority Earns Clean Audit, Recognized as a Model Agency
- Janeka Simon
- December 23, 2024
The V.I. Housing Authority received a clean bill of health from its independent auditor, board members learned during a meeting last week. “It's a ve...
V.I. Energy Office Closes First Solar Plus Financing Loans, Paving Way for Expanded Renewable Energy Access
- Staff Consortium
- December 23, 2024
The V.I. Energy Office achieved an important milestone on Friday with the closing of the first two loans under its Solar Plus Financing (SPF) Pilot Pr...
Bryan Seeks Changes to H1B Visa Law as USVI Braces for Immigration Policy Shifts Under Trump Administration
- Janeka Simon
- December 23, 2024
New Washington lobbyists hired by the Government of the Virgin Islands to help navigate a second Trump term will be ready to present their gameplan to...
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
WAPA Awards $77 Million Diesel Supply Contract to Peerless After Lowest Bid Surprise
- Janeka Simon
- December 20, 2024
Pleasantly surprised at the surprisingly low cost of their bid, WAPA board members on Thursday awarded Peerless Oil & Chemicals Inc. with a 24-month c...
Bill Allowing WAPA to Sell Electricity in Trade Zone Passes Amid Regulatory and Competition Worries
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 19, 2024
Despite some reservations, the 35th Legislature ultimately voted in favor of Bill 35-0426, an act authorizing the V.I. Water and Power Authority to se...
No Inter-Island Sales, Strict Enforcement Plans, and 2025 Launch Timeline Highlighted at Cannabis Office Meeting
- Janeka Simon
- December 17, 2024
On Monday, the Office of Cannabis Regulations held an informational session to update the public on the status of the rollout of the regulatory regime...
Coral World to be Sold as Longtime Owners Retire; Senators Approve 40-Year Lease Extension in Rules Committee
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- December 16, 2024
As the owners of Coral World Ocean Park prepare to retire and ultimately offer up the popular attraction for sale, they have requested an extension of...
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Entertainment
Small Island Fete and Sunny Side Up Bring Decem...
- Staff Consortium
- December 18, 2024
Two electrifying events bring non-stop entertainment to St. Croix this December: ‘Small Island Fete’...
Crucian Holiday Season Bursts Into Action With ...
- Staff Consortium
- December 02, 2024
The best time to be on St. Croix, many would argue, is during the holiday season. The island comes a...
Shades of Pink Take Center Stage at GAG City: A...
- Staff Consortium
- November 18, 2024
ST. CROIX — Following the success of their signature “Sunny Side Up Brunch & Mimosa Day Party,” Isla...
Vershon and Zerimar Headline ‘Upful’ Concert at...
- Staff Consortium
- November 17, 2024
St. Croix is gearing up for a thrilling musical weekend as the highly anticipated 'Upful' concert se...
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