The Virgin Islands Consortium

37 Federal Officers Commissioned as VI Peace Officers, Bolstering Collaboration and Community Sen...

Heavy Rain and Storms Set to Hit USVI, Intensifying Thursday and Friday

Liberty VI Continues to Expands Fiber Coverage Across USVI, Promising Reliable High-Speed Internet

Heavy Rain and Storms Set to Hit USVI, Intensifying Thursday and Friday

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a stretch of wet and unstable weather expected to intensi...

Liberty VI Continues to Expands Fiber Coverage Across USVI, Promising Reliable High-Speed Internet

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

Liberty VI is advancing its commitment to expanding high-speed fiber internet throughout the U.S. Vi...

Bryan and Roach Out of Territory For Speaking Engagements, Senate President Assumes Local Duties

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

On Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bry...

SBA Announces Disaster Loan Assistance for Non-Critical Private Non-Profits in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that eligible Private Non-Profit (PNP) ...

Man Accused of Knife Assault, Continuous Harassment of Elderly Woman Following Recent Split

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

ST. THOMAS — A man was arrested for barging into his former partner's home and holding a knife to he...

St. John Multipurpose Center Reopens, Bringing Essential DHS Services to the Community

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

Department of Human Services Commissioner Averil George announced on Monday the reopening of the St....

VIPA Resolves FAA Compliance Order with Fine Settlement, Launches Extensive Runway Rehabilitation

Janeka Simon
October 28, 2024

Last updated at 8:38 a.m. on Tues. Oct. 29, 2024. The V.I. Port Authority (VIPA) recently reached a...

Watch: VIPD, DOH Address Recent Suicides on St. Croix

Staff Consortium
October 28, 2024

St. Croix Man Charged with Assault and Mayhem Following Machete Attack on Family Members

Staff Consortium
October 28, 2024

ST. CROIX — A man is facing felony charges of assault and mayhem after a vicious machete attack on h...

VIPD Investigates Three Suspected Suicides in St. Croix Amid Heartfelt Tribute to Officer Janlee Cruz

Staff Consortium
October 27, 2024

Last updated at 4:17 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 (All three victims were male) ST. CROIX — On Sun...

No Word on Alternative Revenue Solutions as GERS Pushes Forward With 3 Percent Employer Contribution Hike

Janeka Simon
October 26, 2024

A meeting between representatives of the Government Employees Retirement System and officials of the...

V.I. Department of Health Launches Dengue Hotline as Cases Continue to Surge Across Territory

Ernice Gilbert
October 26, 2024

The V.I. Department of Health announced on Friday that it has implemented a dedicated hotline aimed ...

Gordon Rhea Sworn In as V.I. Attorney General, Vows to Modernize and Strengthen Justice Department

Staff Consortium
October 25, 2024

Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. was officially sworn in as the new Attorney General of the Virgin Islands on Fr...

37 Federal Officers Commissioned as VI Peace Officers, Bolstering Collaboration and Community Sensitivity

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The V.I. Department of Justice has announced that it recently commissioned 37 federal law enforcemen...

22% of Voters Cast Ballots Early with 6,832 Participating Ahead of November 5 Election Day

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The Early Voting period for the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands General Election has successfully concluded...

Lack of Money for Spare Parts Costs WAPA in EPA Fines, But Consent Decree Exit Remains in Reach

Janeka Simon
October 28, 2024

The V.I. Water & Power Authority is currently grappling with a significant impact of their ongoing f...

USVI Sees $258 Million Boost from Cruise Tourism as Passenger Spending Hits New High

Staff Consortium
October 28, 2024

A new study published by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) found that cruise tourism c...

DOH Prioritizes Support and Prevention After Recent Suspected Suicides on St. Croix; Briefing Scheduled for Today

Ernice Gilbert
October 28, 2024

Lasted updated at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. ST. CROIX — Following a tragic series of even...

Charlemagnes Face New Indictments in $4.4 Million VIHFA Fraud Case

Janeka Simon
October 26, 2024

A new indictment, filed on Tuesday, brought Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne to court on Friday to be ...

Fatal Shooting at Housing Community Marks 34th Homicide in Virgin Islands This Year

Staff Consortium
October 26, 2024

ST. CROIX — On Friday, a fatal shooting at the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion in St. Croix left a 19-yea...

Plaza Extra East Leads in Lowest Grocery Prices While DLCA Faces Scrutiny Over Market Basket Survey

Nelcia Charlemagne
October 25, 2024

The value of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs’ Market Basket Survey was interrogated...

WAPA's Long-Delayed Generators Near Operation, Bringing Hope for Reliable Power and Lower Rates

Janeka Simon
October 25, 2024

During Thursday's meeting of WAPA's governing board, Chief Executive Officer Karl Knight said that l...

Charges Announced in Murder of St. Croix Jeweler Kailash Banani

Staff Consortium
October 24, 2024

ST. CROIX — In early 2019, Kailash Banani, owner of the Panache Jewelry store, was fatally shot near...

Homeowners File Lawsuit Against ProSolar Over Faulty Solar System and Dangerous Installation

Janeka Simon
October 24, 2024

A dispute between homeowners and purveyors of sustainable energy systems ProSolar has been taken to ...

Lorraine Village Shooting Victim Dies, Marking 33rd Homicide in USVI This Year

Staff Consortium
October 23, 2024

ST. CROIX — The victim of Wednesday's shooting in Lorraine Village has died, marking the 33rd homici...

St. Croix to Anchor New Caribbean Ferry Network, Boosting Regional Trade

Janeka Simon
October 23, 2024

A trans-Caribbean maritime network is coming, beginning as soon as next year. That's the goal of Con...

22% of Voters Cast Ballots Early with 6,832 Participating Ahead of November 5 Election Day

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The Early Voting period for the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands General Election has successfully concluded...

Lack of Money for Spare Parts Costs WAPA in EPA Fines, But Consent Decree Exit Remains in Reach

Janeka Simon
October 28, 2024

The V.I. Water & Power Authority is currently grappling with a significant impact of their ongoing f...

USVI Sees $258 Million Boost from Cruise Tourism as Passenger Spending Hits New High

Staff Consortium
October 28, 2024

A new study published by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) found that cruise tourism c...

DOH Prioritizes Support and Prevention After Recent Suspected Suicides on St. Croix; Briefing Scheduled for Today

Ernice Gilbert
October 28, 2024

Lasted updated at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. ST. CROIX — Following a tragic series of even...

Charlemagnes Face New Indictments in $4.4 Million VIHFA Fraud Case

Janeka Simon
October 26, 2024

A new indictment, filed on Tuesday, brought Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne to court on Friday to be ...

Fatal Shooting at Housing Community Marks 34th Homicide in Virgin Islands This Year

Staff Consortium
October 26, 2024

ST. CROIX — On Friday, a fatal shooting at the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion in St. Croix left a 19-yea...

Plaza Extra East Leads in Lowest Grocery Prices While DLCA Faces Scrutiny Over Market Basket Survey

Nelcia Charlemagne
October 25, 2024

The value of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs’ Market Basket Survey was interrogated...

WAPA's Long-Delayed Generators Near Operation, Bringing Hope for Reliable Power and Lower Rates

Janeka Simon
October 25, 2024

During Thursday's meeting of WAPA's governing board, Chief Executive Officer Karl Knight said that l...

Charges Announced in Murder of St. Croix Jeweler Kailash Banani

Staff Consortium
October 24, 2024

ST. CROIX — In early 2019, Kailash Banani, owner of the Panache Jewelry store, was fatally shot near...

Homeowners File Lawsuit Against ProSolar Over Faulty Solar System and Dangerous Installation

Janeka Simon
October 24, 2024

A dispute between homeowners and purveyors of sustainable energy systems ProSolar has been taken to ...

Lorraine Village Shooting Victim Dies, Marking 33rd Homicide in USVI This Year

Staff Consortium
October 23, 2024

ST. CROIX — The victim of Wednesday's shooting in Lorraine Village has died, marking the 33rd homici...

St. Croix to Anchor New Caribbean Ferry Network, Boosting Regional Trade

Janeka Simon
October 23, 2024

A trans-Caribbean maritime network is coming, beginning as soon as next year. That's the goal of Con...

Alarm Bells Ring as High Migration, Child Poverty, and Crime Threaten

Politics

USVI Senate, Party Offices, and Constitutional Convention Contenders U

Opinion

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...

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 ...

Community Center

St. John Multipurpose Center Reopens, Bringing Essential DHS Services to the Community

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

Department of Human Services Commissioner Averil George announced on Monday the reopening of the St....

Watch: VIPD, DOH Address Recent Suicides on St. Croix

Staff Consortium
October 28, 2024

VIPD Investigates Three Suspected Suicides in St. Croix Amid Heartfelt Tribute to Officer Janlee Cruz

Staff Consortium
October 27, 2024

Last updated at 4:17 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 (All three victims were male) ST. CROIX — On Sun...

Last updated at 4:17 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024...

St. Croix Gets Ready for Spooky Fun as VIPD Hosts Trunk or Treat Today; St. Thomas Event Cancelled

Staff Consortium
October 26, 2024

The V.I. Department is set to host its Third Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event today, October 26...

The V.I. Department is set to host its Third Annua...

Vic Videos

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Ernice Gilbert's Latest Interview With Governor...

September 16, 2024 06:20 AM

Watch: A New VI Anthem: HOME

March 09, 2024 06:01 AM

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February 01, 2024 07:18 AM

VIPD Executes Major Drug and Weapons Operation,...

January 24, 2024 08:46 PM

Government

Bryan and Roach Out of Territory For Speaking Engagements, Senate President Assumes Local Duties

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

On Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the territory until next wee...

No Word on Alternative Revenue Solutions as GERS Pushes Forward With 3 Percent Employer Contribution Hike

Janeka Simon
October 26, 2024

A meeting between representatives of the Government Employees Retirement System and officials of the executive branch of government yielded nothing to...

Gordon Rhea Sworn In as V.I. Attorney General, Vows to Modernize and Strengthen Justice Department

Staff Consortium
October 25, 2024

Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. was officially sworn in as the new Attorney General of the Virgin Islands on Friday, in a ceremony held at Government House on St...

Cannabis Advisory Board Sets Lower Fees for Sacramental Use, Establishes Commercial Cultivation Tiers

Janeka Simon
October 22, 2024

Despite Monday's meeting of the Cannabis Advisory Board being interrupted by technical issues, members were still able to vote on fees for organizatio...

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...

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

SBA Announces Disaster Loan Assistance for Non-Critical Private Non-Profits in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that eligible Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations across the U.S. Virgin Islands, incl...

Liberty VI Continues to Expands Fiber Coverage Across USVI, Promising Reliable High-Speed Internet

Staff Consortium
October 29, 2024

Liberty VI is advancing its commitment to expanding high-speed fiber internet throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands with ongoing fiber network projects i...

Plaza Extra East Leads in Lowest Grocery Prices While DLCA Faces Scrutiny Over Market Basket Survey

Nelcia Charlemagne
October 25, 2024

The value of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs’ Market Basket Survey was interrogated by lawmakers on Wednesday, as DLCA officials appe...

Homeowners File Lawsuit Against ProSolar Over Faulty Solar System and Dangerous Installation

Janeka Simon
October 24, 2024

A dispute between homeowners and purveyors of sustainable energy systems ProSolar has been taken to the courts for resolution, after the homeowners sa...

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