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OMB Nominee Julio Rhymer Targets Cost Reduction and Financial Reform
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 20, 2024
Julio Rhymer is preparing to formally assume the role of director of the Office of Management and Bu...
Young Virgin Islanders Honored for Winning International Essay Awards
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
Four young Virgin Islanders were celebrated on Tuesday for their outstanding achievements in the int...
USVI Tourism Officials Showcase Investment Opportunities at Caribbean Hotel Investment Summit
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
A delegation from the V.I. Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, participated...
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix to Hold Annual Meeting and Silent Auction on Giving Tuesday
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, from 5:...
Bryan Administration Acknowledges Road Issues While Highlighting Infrastructure Progress
- Janeka Simon
- November 20, 2024
For the past two weeks, a significant portion of the weekly press briefing from Government House has...
St. Croix Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Federal Officers at Rohlsen Airport
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
ST. CROIX — Jamoi Weekes, 30, of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to Influencing Federal Officials by T...
Kyza Callwood’s Nomination to UVI’s RT Park Receives Overwhelming Support from Legislature
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 20, 2024
Dr. Kyza Callwood is set to become the newest member of the UVI Research and Technology (RT) Park Bo...
GERS Delays Employer Contribution Rate Hike Following Letter From Governor Bryan
- Janeka Simon
- November 19, 2024
Government Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees has decided to delay the implementation of...
George Shipping Agency Accepting Cargo for Dominica in St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
George Shipping Agency & Things LLC, a logistics and air cargo service provider, has announced its s...
19-Year-Old Arrested for Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop in St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
ST. CROIX — A 19-year-old male, Jorge Ayala, was arrested on Friday, November 15 for firearm-related...
St. Croix Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $372K from Employer Through Banco Popular Payroll System
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
ST. CROIX — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced on Monday that Nicole Morales, 48, of Al...
Underground System Failure Leaves Parts of Downtown Christiansted Without Power for Days
- Janeka Simon
- November 19, 2024
Editor's Note: Shortly after publication, the Consortium received word that power to the affected ar...
UVI Launches New Renewable Energy Degree Program, Hosts Virtual Information Session
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands has introduced an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree pro...
Hollywood's Robert Townsend Inspires St. Thomas Students in Film Workshops
- Janeka Simon
- November 20, 2024
Students of the Charlotte Amalie and Ivanna Eudora Keane high schools are just about halfway through...
NAIC Unanimously Grants Virgin Islands Five-Year Accreditation
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
The Virgin Islands has achieved an important regulatory milestone as the National Association of Ins...
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Highlights Progress Despite Rising Homicide Numbers
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 19, 2024
Two years since its formal operationalization, the leadership of the Office of Gun Violence Preventi...
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles and Increased Competition
- Ernice Gilbert
- November 18, 2024
Spirit Airlines, Inc., a prominent low-cost carrier with multiple weekly flights to the U.S. Virgin ...
Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in USVI Arrested at Mexico Border Attempting Reentry Into U.S.
- Staff Consortium
- November 17, 2024
ST. CROIX — A man wanted in connection with a violent incident that left two individuals injured in ...
Election Results Certified: Carla Joseph Climbs Rankings, Voter Turnout Tops 51%
- Janeka Simon
- November 16, 2024
Official results for elections in the territory were released on Friday by the Election Systems of t...
FIFA-Backed Soccer Complex in St. Thomas Advances, Bringing Opportunities for Youth and Economy
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 15, 2024
Soccer enthusiasts on the island of St. Thomas will soon have access to a FIFA-regulation playing fa...
Liberty VI’s First Responder Transmission Facility Nears Completion with CZM Approval
- Janeka Simon
- November 15, 2024
A new transmission facility for Liberty VI aimed at improving communications for first responders is...
EDA Board Applauds $35M Havensite Hotel, Set to Open May 2025, as Haven Development Seeks Key Benefits
- Janeka Simon
- November 15, 2024
Members of the Economic Development Authority’s Board of Directors were effusive in their praise for...
Aging Runway at St. Thomas Airport Faces Frequent Failures, Full Overhaul Planned for June 2025
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
The runway at the Cyril E King Airport on St. Thomas, constructed in 1990, has far exceeded its life...
Funding Questions and Infrastructure Needs Stall Frederiksted Harbor Nights Bill in Committee
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
The return of the popular Harbor Night festivities in Frederiksted, St. Croix, will have to wait a l...
Massive Mega Yacht Marina Project on St. John Advances After Years of Delays and Adjustments
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
On Wednesday, members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture participated in an ab...
DPNR Helpless as Uninsured Vessels Remain Abandoned Post-Storm, Facing $200,000 Cleanup Bill
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 13, 2024
Three months after the passage of then-Tropical Storm Ernesto, the V.I. Department of Planning and N...
NAIC Unanimously Grants Virgin Islands Five-Year Accreditation
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
The Virgin Islands has achieved an important regulatory milestone as the National Association of Ins...
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Highlights Progress Despite Rising Homicide Numbers
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 19, 2024
Two years since its formal operationalization, the leadership of the Office of Gun Violence Preventi...
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles and Increased Competition
- Ernice Gilbert
- November 18, 2024
Spirit Airlines, Inc., a prominent low-cost carrier with multiple weekly flights to the U.S. Virgin ...
Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in USVI Arrested at Mexico Border Attempting Reentry Into U.S.
- Staff Consortium
- November 17, 2024
ST. CROIX — A man wanted in connection with a violent incident that left two individuals injured in ...
Election Results Certified: Carla Joseph Climbs Rankings, Voter Turnout Tops 51%
- Janeka Simon
- November 16, 2024
Official results for elections in the territory were released on Friday by the Election Systems of t...
FIFA-Backed Soccer Complex in St. Thomas Advances, Bringing Opportunities for Youth and Economy
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 15, 2024
Soccer enthusiasts on the island of St. Thomas will soon have access to a FIFA-regulation playing fa...
Liberty VI’s First Responder Transmission Facility Nears Completion with CZM Approval
- Janeka Simon
- November 15, 2024
A new transmission facility for Liberty VI aimed at improving communications for first responders is...
EDA Board Applauds $35M Havensite Hotel, Set to Open May 2025, as Haven Development Seeks Key Benefits
- Janeka Simon
- November 15, 2024
Members of the Economic Development Authority’s Board of Directors were effusive in their praise for...
Aging Runway at St. Thomas Airport Faces Frequent Failures, Full Overhaul Planned for June 2025
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
The runway at the Cyril E King Airport on St. Thomas, constructed in 1990, has far exceeded its life...
Funding Questions and Infrastructure Needs Stall Frederiksted Harbor Nights Bill in Committee
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
The return of the popular Harbor Night festivities in Frederiksted, St. Croix, will have to wait a l...
Massive Mega Yacht Marina Project on St. John Advances After Years of Delays and Adjustments
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 14, 2024
On Wednesday, members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture participated in an ab...
DPNR Helpless as Uninsured Vessels Remain Abandoned Post-Storm, Facing $200,000 Cleanup Bill
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 13, 2024
Three months after the passage of then-Tropical Storm Ernesto, the V.I. Department of Planning and N...
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Women’s Coalition of St. Croix to Hold Annual Meeting and Silent Auction on Giving Tuesday
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, from 5:...
George Shipping Agency Accepting Cargo for Dominica in St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
George Shipping Agency & Things LLC, a logistics and air cargo service provider, has announced its s...
George Shipping Agency & Things LLC, a logistics a...
Delays in House-to-House Waste Collection on St. Croix Attributed to Inclement Weather
- Staff Consortium
- November 18, 2024
The V.I. Waste Management Authority on Monday announced delays in house-to-house waste collection se...
The V.I. Waste Management Authority on Monday anno...
V.I. Board of Education Opens Scholarship Applications for 2025
- Staff Consortium
- November 16, 2024
The V.I. Board of Education is reminding the public that the application period for the next cycle o...
The V.I. Board of Education is reminding the publi...
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Bryan Administration Acknowledges Road Issues While Highlighting Infrastructure Progress
- Janeka Simon
- November 20, 2024
For the past two weeks, a significant portion of the weekly press briefing from Government House has focused on the efforts being made to work on dila...
OMB Nominee Julio Rhymer Targets Cost Reduction and Financial Reform
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 20, 2024
Julio Rhymer is preparing to formally assume the role of director of the Office of Management and Budget for the second time, following the sudden res...
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Highlights Progress Despite Rising Homicide Numbers
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 19, 2024
Two years since its formal operationalization, the leadership of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention said on Monday that they are making steady stri...
GERS Delays Employer Contribution Rate Hike Following Letter From Governor Bryan
- Janeka Simon
- November 19, 2024
Government Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees has decided to delay the implementation of a 3% hike in employer contributions until the sta...
Legislation to Formally Implement Speed Limits in School Zones Receives Backing of Lawmakers
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- November 13, 2024
On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Committee of Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety voted in favor of legislation to establish school speed zones a...
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
USVI Tourism Officials Showcase Investment Opportunities at Caribbean Hotel Investment Summit
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
A delegation from the V.I. Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, participated in the 13th Annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Con...
USVI Tourism Officials Showcase Investment Opportunities at Caribbean Hotel Investment Summit
- Staff Consortium
- November 20, 2024
A delegation from the V.I. Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, participated in the 13th Annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Con...
NAIC Unanimously Grants Virgin Islands Five-Year Accreditation
- Staff Consortium
- November 19, 2024
The Virgin Islands has achieved an important regulatory milestone as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted unanimously to g...
Underground System Failure Leaves Parts of Downtown Christiansted Without Power for Days
- Janeka Simon
- November 19, 2024
Editor's Note: Shortly after publication, the Consortium received word that power to the affected areas in Christiansted had been restored. Original ...
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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...
Celebrate UVIs Homecoming with a Night of Music...
- Staff Consortium
- November 02, 2024
As part of the University of the Virgin Islands' 2024 Homecoming celebration, the Reichhold Center o...
Zombie-Themed J'Ouvert and Beach Bash Await Ube...
- Janeka Simon
- October 21, 2024
Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull attended the Government House press briefing on Monday, ...
Successful Start for ‘Rhythms at Sunset’ as Fre...
- Staff Consortium
- October 19, 2024
The launch of Our Town Frederiksted, Inc.'s (OTF) new music series, "Rhythms at Sunset," brought a l...
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