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Government Rejects Charlemagnes’ Claims of Jury Prejudice From HUD Suspension and Media Coverage,...

USVI Fuel Prices Face Fresh Pressure as Saudi Oil Attacks Push Brent Near $108

Federal Banking Rule Overrides a Virgin Islands Homeowner Protection as 10 States Sue and USVI Do...

USVI Fuel Prices Face Fresh Pressure as Saudi Oil Attacks Push Brent Near $108

Staff Consortium
September 16, 2026

Fuel prices remain sharply divided across the U.S. Virgin Islands, with regular gasoline averaging $...

Federal Banking Rule Overrides a Virgin Islands Homeowner Protection as 10 States Sue and USVI Does Not

Ernice Gilbert
September 16, 2026

A federal banking rule that overrides a Virgin Islands homeowner protection requiring interest to be...

USVI Special-Education Programs Remain Under Heightened Federal Oversight as Data and Compliance Problems Persist

Staff Consortium
September 16, 2026

Both federally funded special-education systems in the Virgin Islands remain in the U.S. Department ...

Cleanup of Contaminated Caneel Bay Landfill Near Honeymoon Beach Put on Hold as Federal Funding Is Reassessed

Staff Consortium
September 16, 2026

ST. JOHN — The final phase of environmental cleanup at Caneel Bay has been placed on hold while prev...

Virgin Islands Small Businesses Urged to Join Federal Reserve Credit Survey as Access-to-Capital Concerns Persist

Staff Consortium
September 16, 2026

The RTPark Community Impact Fund is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to encourag...

Board Votes to Send Lorelei Monsanto Formal Disqualification Notice as Third Circuit Appeal Continues

Janeka Simon
September 16, 2026

The Virgin Islands Board of Elections voted Tuesday to formally notify aspiring candidate Lorelei Mo...

St. Croix Water Inventory Rises to 38%, but West End Pressure Problems Persist; Boil Advisory Remains

Staff Consortium
September 15, 2026

ST. CROIX — St. Croix’s potable water system continued to recover over the weekend, with islandwide ...

After Legal Hold, $31.5 Million Cyril E. King Fire Station Rebuild Moves Forward With $30.6 Million in FAA Grants

Janeka Simon
September 15, 2026

ST. THOMAS — A $31.49 million project to tear down and rebuild the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting ...

NT Media Says Constitution Convention Committee Inaction Stalled Website, Town Halls and Public Outreach

Janeka Simon
September 15, 2026

Questions about what NT Media had delivered under its communications contract with the Virgin Island...

Woman Charged After Police Say She Cut Boyfriend With Machete During Estate Tipperary Dispute

Janeka Simon
September 15, 2026

ST. CROIX — A woman is facing domestic violence charges after police say she injured her boyfriend w...

Three People Shot Near Luciano Bar in Savan; Victims Provide No Information to Police

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. THOMAS — Three people were injured in a shooting in the Savan area near Luciano Bar on Sunday ni...

Man Extradited From Indiana to Virgin Islands to Face Aggravated Rape and Child Abuse Charges

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. THOMAS — A man arrested in Indiana last month has been extradited to the Virgin Islands to face ...

Lockheed Martin Sued Over Death of Former St. Croix Alumina Refinery Worker, Toxic Exposure Alleged

Janeka Simon
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — The sister of a man who died in 2024 is suing Lockheed Martin, alleging that health prob...

Government Rejects Charlemagnes’ Claims of Jury Prejudice From HUD Suspension and Media Coverage, Urges Judge to Deny Dismissal Bid

Janeka Simon
September 16, 2026

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reject efforts by David and Sacha Charlemagne to have the ...

New $582,969 Federal Award Targets Staffing, After-Hours and 911 Coordination Gaps in USVI 988 System

Ernice Gilbert
September 15, 2026

The V.I. Department of Health has received a new $582,969 federal award to strengthen the territory'...

David Pryce, 36, Dies After Boating Incident During Fun Run Marine Event; Circumstances Remain Under Review

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — A 36-year-old man died following a vessel-related incident during Sunday’s Fun Run Marin...

2026–27 Crucian Christmas Festival Set for Dec. 26 Through Jan. 2, With Early Events Beginning in December

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — The 2026–27 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival will run from December 26, 2026 through...

Prosperity Farm Bar and Events Shut Down Indefinitely Over Missing Health, Fire and Business Approvals

Ernice Gilbert
September 13, 2026

ST. CROIX — Prosperity Farm’s bar, food-service and event operations were shut down indefinitely on ...

Wife Found Stabbed to Death, Husband Dead With Apparent Gunshot Wound in Possible Homicide-Suicide

Ernice Gilbert
September 13, 2026

ST. CROIX — A husband and wife were found dead Saturday night inside a residence in Estate St. John,...

Home Repairs Halted, Homeownership Delayed and Public Projects Stalled as HUD’s VIHFA Suspension Ripples Across USVI

Ernice Gilbert
September 12, 2026

ST. CROIX — For one elderly St. Croix resident, nearly nine years of waiting after Hurricane Maria h...

Bill to Suspend Retirement Benefits of Government Workers Convicted of Public Corruption Held for Further Revisions

Nelcia Charlemagne
September 11, 2026

Following a spirited debate on Thursday, the Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary voted to hold a...

Trump Promises $5,000 to Every Adult U.S. Citizen if Republicans Keep House and Senate

Janeka Simon
September 10, 2026

President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans reta...

22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead at Titan Service Station in LaGrande Princesse, Pushing USVI’s 2026 Homicide Toll to 35

Staff Consortium
September 10, 2026

ST. CROIX — A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night at the Titan Service Station in La...

Bryan Vetoes Bill With Major Gun-Law Changes, Signs Measures on Housing, Veterans and Public Health

Ernice Gilbert
September 09, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed a bill containing substantial changes to the Virgin Islands' gu...

Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Brother Stabbed to Death in Estate Glynn

Janeka Simon
September 09, 2026

ST. CROIX — Miguel Cotto, 45, is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he repeatedly ...

USVI Launches Dedicated 988 Crisis Call Center, Ending Reliance on National Backup Network

Janeka Simon
September 08, 2026

Virgin Islanders calling or texting 988 for help with mental health challenges, substance-use concer...

New $582,969 Federal Award Targets Staffing, After-Hours and 911 Coordination Gaps in USVI 988 System

Ernice Gilbert
September 15, 2026

The V.I. Department of Health has received a new $582,969 federal award to strengthen the territory'...

David Pryce, 36, Dies After Boating Incident During Fun Run Marine Event; Circumstances Remain Under Review

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — A 36-year-old man died following a vessel-related incident during Sunday’s Fun Run Marin...

2026–27 Crucian Christmas Festival Set for Dec. 26 Through Jan. 2, With Early Events Beginning in December

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — The 2026–27 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival will run from December 26, 2026 through...

Prosperity Farm Bar and Events Shut Down Indefinitely Over Missing Health, Fire and Business Approvals

Ernice Gilbert
September 13, 2026

ST. CROIX — Prosperity Farm’s bar, food-service and event operations were shut down indefinitely on ...

Wife Found Stabbed to Death, Husband Dead With Apparent Gunshot Wound in Possible Homicide-Suicide

Ernice Gilbert
September 13, 2026

ST. CROIX — A husband and wife were found dead Saturday night inside a residence in Estate St. John,...

Home Repairs Halted, Homeownership Delayed and Public Projects Stalled as HUD’s VIHFA Suspension Ripples Across USVI

Ernice Gilbert
September 12, 2026

ST. CROIX — For one elderly St. Croix resident, nearly nine years of waiting after Hurricane Maria h...

Bill to Suspend Retirement Benefits of Government Workers Convicted of Public Corruption Held for Further Revisions

Nelcia Charlemagne
September 11, 2026

Following a spirited debate on Thursday, the Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary voted to hold a...

Trump Promises $5,000 to Every Adult U.S. Citizen if Republicans Keep House and Senate

Janeka Simon
September 10, 2026

President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans reta...

22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead at Titan Service Station in LaGrande Princesse, Pushing USVI’s 2026 Homicide Toll to 35

Staff Consortium
September 10, 2026

ST. CROIX — A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night at the Titan Service Station in La...

Bryan Vetoes Bill With Major Gun-Law Changes, Signs Measures on Housing, Veterans and Public Health

Ernice Gilbert
September 09, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed a bill containing substantial changes to the Virgin Islands' gu...

Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Brother Stabbed to Death in Estate Glynn

Janeka Simon
September 09, 2026

ST. CROIX — Miguel Cotto, 45, is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he repeatedly ...

USVI Launches Dedicated 988 Crisis Call Center, Ending Reliance on National Backup Network

Janeka Simon
September 08, 2026

Virgin Islanders calling or texting 988 for help with mental health challenges, substance-use concer...

Prosperity Farm Bar and Events Shut Down Indefinitely Over Missing Hea

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Community Center

NT Media Says Constitution Convention Committee Inaction Stalled Website, Town Halls and Public Outreach

Janeka Simon
September 15, 2026

Questions about what NT Media had delivered under its communications contract with the Virgin Island...

David Pryce, 36, Dies After Boating Incident During Fun Run Marine Event; Circumstances Remain Under Review

Staff Consortium
September 14, 2026

ST. CROIX — A 36-year-old man died following a vessel-related incident during Sunday’s Fun Run Marin...

ST. CROIX — A 36-year-old man died following a ves...

Abandoned Vehicle Owners Given 72 Hours to Act as Government Issues Third Tagged-Car List

Staff Consortium
September 09, 2026

Owners of abandoned, derelict and hazardous vehicles tagged by the Government of the Virgin Islands ...

Owners of abandoned, derelict and hazardous vehicl...

Amazon Prime Air Cargo Jet From San Juan Crashes After Overrunning Runway at Miami International

Ernice Gilbert
September 06, 2026

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran a runway ...

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft arri...

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Government

St. Croix Water Inventory Rises to 38%, but West End Pressure Problems Persist; Boil Advisory Remains

Staff Consortium
September 15, 2026

ST. CROIX — St. Croix’s potable water system continued to recover over the weekend, with islandwide inventory increasing from approximately 31 percent...

VIPD Maintains Full Consent Decree Compliance as Court Tests Whether Reforms Will Last

Ernice Gilbert
September 14, 2026

The V.I. Police Department entered its latest quarterly consent decree hearing having achieved a milestone federal court records confirm: compliance w...

Bryan Vetoes Bill With Major Gun-Law Changes, Signs Measures on Housing, Veterans and Public Health

Ernice Gilbert
September 09, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed a bill containing substantial changes to the Virgin Islands' gun laws, criticizing the Legislature for advancing ...

Frederiksted Emergency Water Distribution to End Monday as WAPA System Improves

Ernice Gilbert
September 06, 2026

ST. CROIX — The government will conclude its temporary non-potable water distribution operation in Frederiksted after Monday, September 7, as conditio...

Water-Line Rupture Sends CAHS, Lockhart Students Home Early; Lawmakers Question School Reliance on WAPA

Nelcia Charlemagne
September 03, 2026

ST. THOMAS — A ruptured public water line forced early dismissal at Charlotte Amalie High School and Lockhart K-8 School on Wednesday, exposing broade...

USVI PORTS HUB

Port Authority Surpasses Expectations With $5.3...

Janeka Simon
August 21, 2025

The Virgin Islands Port Authority reported continued strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with its June 30 financial report showing an...

Allure of the Seas to Make Additional Call at C...

Staff Consortium
January 31, 2025

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas is scheduled to make an additional call at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay,...

Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging ...

Staff Consortium
December 24, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas. The dredgi...

VIPA, Cruise Lines in Productive Talks on Futur...

Staff Consortium
November 07, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority officials met with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) on Wednesday to provide an update on the upcomi...

V.I. Port Authority Receives $12.5 Million for ...

Staff Consortium
April 11, 2024

The Biden administration has allocated a $12.5 million grant to the V.I. Port Authority, targeting infrastructure enhancements at the Cyril E. King In...

V.I. Port Authority Advances Airports P3 Projec...

Ernice Gilbert
February 25, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority has announced the receipt of multiple compliant proposals in response to its request for proposals for the Airports Public/Pri...

Business

Virgin Islands Small Businesses Urged to Join Federal Reserve Credit Survey as Access-to-Capital Concerns Persist

Staff Consortium
September 16, 2026

The RTPark Community Impact Fund is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to encourage greater participation from Virgin Islands busine...

Pilot Warned Amazon Cargo Flight From San Juan Was “Too Fast” Before Fatal Miami Crash, Cockpit and Flight Data Reveal

Ernice Gilbert
September 10, 2026

Newly recovered cockpit and flight data from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed after arriving in Miami from San Juan shows that one pilot repeatedly...

Human Services Seeks Contractor to Operate SNAP EBT System Across USVI

Staff Consortium
September 09, 2026

The V.I. Department of Human Services has opened bidding for the next contractor responsible for the territory’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro...

Pennies Remain Legal Tender in USVI; DLCA Warns Businesses Against Routinely Rounding Up

Staff Consortium
September 04, 2026

Pennies already in circulation remain legal tender in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and businesses cannot use the declining availability of the one-cent co...

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