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Mass Evacuation Underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton Intensifies
- Janeka Simon
- October 07, 2024
Hurricane Milton, currently on a collision course with the west coast of Florida, is likely to becom...
Minors Involved in Brutal Assault on Bus Driver in His 70s Remanded to Youth Rehabilitation Center
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 07, 2024
While the adult student captured on video assaulting a bus driver in his 70s alongside two minors fa...
V.I./PR Friendship Day Marks 60th Anniversary with Cultural Festivities
- Staff Consortium
- October 07, 2024
The V.I./PR Friendship Day is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and organizers are plannin...
St. Croix Man Arrested After Allegedly Performing Indecent Act on Woman’s Porch
- Janeka Simon
- October 07, 2024
ST. CROIX — A man was arrested last Friday after an earlier incident where he reportedly performed a...
13-Year-Old Earl Questel Wins Big, Literally, at St. Thomas Kid’s Fishing Tournament
- Staff Consortium
- October 07, 2024
Saturday's Kid’s Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club, ended in triump...
October 30th Town Hall to Address Christiansted’s Raw Sewage and LBJ Pump Station Failures
- Janeka Simon
- October 07, 2024
Following the latest series of incidents where raw sewage flowed through the streets of Christianste...
Diabetes Deemed 'Silent Epidemic' in USVI, Affecting Over 11,600; VIDCOE Seeks Increased Funding to Combat Rising Cases
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 06, 2024
Diabetes continues to be a growing health crisis in the Virgin Islands, with the Department of Healt...
Spirit Airlines Faces Potential Bankruptcy as Oct. 21 Deadline to Renegotiate $1 Billion Debt Looms
- Staff Consortium
- October 06, 2024
Spirit Airlines has been facing severe financial difficulties, with shares dropping to an all-time l...
Southland Gaming Aims to Bring Carnival Vibes to Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack as Temporary Promoter; November Races Announced
- Janeka Simon
- October 05, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A meeting of the St. Thomas/St. John Horse Racing Commission resulted in the selection ...
Man Arrested After Ramming Ex-Girlfriend's Car in McDonald's Drive-Through, Threatens to Kill Her Parents
- Staff Consortium
- October 05, 2024
ST. CROIX — A man was arrested after reportedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend’s parents and ...
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...
School Bus Service Suspension on St. Croix Continues; Lockhart K-8 in St. Thomas Closed Due to Water Leak
- Staff Consortium
- October 04, 2024
Last updated at 7:17 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2024 Bus services on St. Croix remain suspended on Friday foll...
Woman on 5-Year Probation in Florida For Burglary and Child Neglect Arrested at St. Thomas Airport
- Janeka Simon
- October 04, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A woman who was on probation in Florida was arrested at the Cyril E. King Airport on St...
Breaking news
FEMA Announces Billions for Island-Wide Road Repaving on St. Croix, Territory-Wide Meter Replacement, Major Wastewater Upgrades and More
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 07, 2024
FEMA has announced a significant $3.2 billion investment in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with one of the...
Community Spirit Shines in Successful King Street Clean-Up Led by Our Town Frederiksted
- Staff Consortium
- October 06, 2024
Volunteers from all walks of life came together for the King Street Clean-Up on Saturday, an event o...
Senator Carrion Refutes Animal Welfare Center's Funding Claims, Confirms $225K Restored in FY25 Budget
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 05, 2024
Senator Samuel Carrion has expressed disbelief at recent claims made by the St. Croix Animal Welfare...
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Faces Closure of Critical Services After Loss of Government Contracts
- Staff Consortium
- October 04, 2024
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (SCAWC) announced on Friday the termination of two critical cont...
Dockworkers Resume Duties After Tentative Wage Deal, Strike Suspended Until January
- Janeka Simon
- October 04, 2024
Approximately 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are back at work ...
Adult Student Involved in Brutal School Bus Driver Assault Remains in Custody After Failing to Make Bail
- Janeka Simon and Ernice Gilbert
- October 03, 2024
ST. CROIX — Caleave Mascall Jr., the only adult arrested following Wednesday's violent assault aboar...
School Fights Not a Cabinet-Level Discussion, Says Governor Bryan Days Before Shocking Assault on School Bus Driver
- Janeka Simon
- October 03, 2024
Two days before Wednesday's horrifying video that has once again shone a spotlight on the high level...
Adult Student Jailed, Minors Head to Juvenile Court After Vicious Assault on St. Croix School Bus Driver
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 02, 2024
Following a violent attack on a school bus driver that left him injured and resulted in significant ...
Cape Air Launches Year-Round Flights Between St. Thomas and Anguilla, Boosting Caribbean Connectivity
- Staff Consortium
- October 02, 2024
Cape Air on Wednesday announced the resumption of daily flights between St. Thomas and Anguilla, sta...
Protesters Demand Action on Retroactive Pay Debt in Front of Government House
- Janeka Simon
- October 01, 2024
An early morning protest outside Government House shone a spotlight once again on the issue of outst...
Governor Bryan Seeks Input Before Taking Action on Wire Transfer Tax Bill Amid Strong Community Concerns
- Janeka Simon
- October 01, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed the public on Monday concerning the recently passed legislation ...
Dockworkers’ Strike from Maine to Texas Threatens Supply Chain Stability in U.S. Virgin Islands and Wider Caribbean
- Staff Consortium
- October 01, 2024
Dockworkers from Maine to Texas initiated a strike early Tuesday following unsuccessful negotiations...
Fish Farming Program to Launch in USVI; St. Croix Site Identified for Initial Phase
- Staff Consortium
- September 29, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) last...
Top Stories
- Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and a...
- Historic St. Croix Avis Newspaper to Cease Publication After 180 Years...
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Politics
- Frett-Gregory Announces She Won't Run for Re-election in 36th Legislat...
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- Haley Tells VI GOP That America Won't Survive Another Trump Presidency...
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- Frett-Gregory Says It's 'Inappropriate' for Delegate to Congress to Sp...
Opinion
Community Center
October 30th Town Hall to Address Christiansted’s Raw Sewage and LBJ Pump Station Failures
- Janeka Simon
- October 07, 2024
Following the latest series of incidents where raw sewage flowed through the streets of Christianste...
Community Spirit Shines in Successful King Street Clean-Up Led by Our Town Frederiksted
- Staff Consortium
- October 06, 2024
Volunteers from all walks of life came together for the King Street Clean-Up on Saturday, an event o...
Volunteers from all walks of life came together fo...
Senator Carrion Refutes Animal Welfare Center's Funding Claims, Confirms $225K Restored in FY25 Budget
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 05, 2024
Senator Samuel Carrion has expressed disbelief at recent claims made by the St. Croix Animal Welfare...
Senator Samuel Carrion has expressed disbelief at ...
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Faces Closure of Critical Services After Loss of Government Contracts
- Staff Consortium
- October 04, 2024
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (SCAWC) announced on Friday the termination of two critical cont...
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center (SCAWC) announ...
Vic Videos
Watch: A New VI Anthem: HOME
March 09, 2024 06:01 AMWatch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden...
February 01, 2024 07:18 AMVIPD Executes Major Drug and Weapons Operation,...
January 24, 2024 08:46 PMScenes of St. Croix's 2024 Food Fair
January 17, 2024 06:50 AMGovernment
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...
$137.5M Epstein Settlement to Build St. Croix Behavioral Health Facility, St. Thomas Sports Complex, and Audit Epstein’s EDA Benefits
- Janeka Simon
- September 28, 2024
Over the past week, lawmakers have introduced and passed a flurry of bills aimed at shaping the next fiscal year, which begins October 1. Apart from t...
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
Homeowners in USVI Struggle to Secure Insurance Amid Rising Risks
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 02, 2024
Recent adverse weather events have made it difficult for homeowners attempting to secure housing insurance in the Virgin Islands. That’s according to ...
Governor Bryan Seeks Input Before Taking Action on Wire Transfer Tax Bill Amid Strong Community Concerns
- Janeka Simon
- October 01, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed the public on Monday concerning the recently passed legislation that imposes a 3% wire transfer tax on transaction...
Dockworkers’ Strike from Maine to Texas Threatens Supply Chain Stability in U.S. Virgin Islands and Wider Caribbean
- Staff Consortium
- October 01, 2024
Dockworkers from Maine to Texas initiated a strike early Tuesday following unsuccessful negotiations over wages and automation, leaving 36 major ports...
VI Lawmakers Approve 3% Fee on Wire Transfers, Claiming Millions Leave Territory Illegally
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- September 27, 2024
Last updated on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at 4:35 a.m. Lawmakers are hopeful that the ascension of Bill 35-0375 into law will help bridge the Government ...
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Entertainment
St. Croix Set to Welcome UberSoca Cruise for Ep...
- Staff Consortium
- September 30, 2024
The V.I. Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals have announced that the 2024 UberSoca C...
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...
DJ Avalanche-Produced Song "Carnival Jumbie" Wi...
- 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...
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