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St. Croix Boat Parade Dazzles with Unprecedented Fireworks Display

St. Croix Foundation's Wine in the Warehouse Marks 15th Anniversary with Culinary Showcase

Limpricht Park Glitters as St. Croix Welcomes Christmas Season with Joyful Celebration

St. Croix Foundation's Wine in the Warehouse Marks 15th Anniversary with Culinary Showcase

Staff Consortium
December 09, 2023

The Bohlke International Aviation Hangar was once again the backdrop for an unforgettable evening, a...

Limpricht Park Glitters as St. Croix Welcomes Christmas Season with Joyful Celebration

Janeka Simon
December 09, 2023

ST. CROIX — Limpricht Park came alive on Friday night with “lights, culture, tradition, history,” ac...

A Future for Ausar and Jorja: Help Secure Tomorrow for Sabrina Jones' Children

Staff Consortium
December 10, 2023

In a stirring call to action, the Virgin Islands community is mobilizing to honor the memory of Sab...

Canadian Oscar-Winning Hotelier and Partner Found Dead in Dominica; Two Americans Charged

Staff Consortium
December 10, 2023

Last week, local authorities in Dominica announced that two U.S. nationals were formally charged in ...

EPA's Latest Test Finds 3 of 119 Samples With Elevated Lead in St. Croix, Stresses Need to Fix Water Discoloration

Staff Consortium
December 09, 2023

On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued an update to provide the latest results from...

Magnitudes 5.1 and 5.7 Earthquakes Strike USVI in Succession, Triggering Alerts From USGS

Ernice Gilbert
December 09, 2023

The U.S. Virgin Islands has been hit by two significant earthquakes in close succession, according t...

Hazardous Marine and Coastal Conditions Expected in USVI and Puerto Rico

Staff Consortium
December 09, 2023

The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, issued a decision support briefing at 8:30 a....

U.S. Conducts Joint Military Flight Drills in Guyana After Venezuela Ordered “Immediate” Exploitation of Disputed Essequibo Region

Janeka Simon
December 09, 2023

Tensions between Guyana and Venezuela have ratcheted up since last Sunday’s controversial referendum...

New Nonstop American Airlines Flight from Charlotte to St. Thomas to Launch in 2024

Staff Consortium
December 08, 2023

American Airlines on Wednesday announced the addition of a new nonstop flight between Charlotte, Nor...

Finance Commissioner Nominee Can't Confirm Budget Readiness Amid Vendor Payment Concerns

Ernice Gilbert
December 08, 2023

During a Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary confirmation hearing, Kevin McCurdy, the nominee fo...

Governor’s Nominees for Key Leadership Roles Approved by Rules and Judiciary Committee

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 08, 2023

Governor Albert Bryan for various key leadership positions across the USVI have received the stamp o...

Over $1 Million Spent on Bovoni Landfill Fire Response, Lawmakers Learn During Comprehensive After-Action Update

Janeka Simon
December 08, 2023

On Wednesday, lawmakers received a comprehensive final update on the multi-agency efforts to combat ...

Violent Jewelry Heist and Bar Robbery Tied to RICO Leader Paul Girard Result in Prison Term for Accomplice

Staff Consortium
December 08, 2023

ST. CROIX — The U.S. Attorney's Office for the V.I. on Thursday announced that 28-year-old Wahilli J...

St. Croix Boat Parade Dazzles with Unprecedented Fireworks Display

Ernice Gilbert
December 10, 2023

ST. CROIX — Who would have thought there'd be something new to say about the annual Boat Parade on S...

“Safe Haven” Legislation Allowing Parents of Newborns to Relinquish Their Babies Without Prosecution Passes Initial Committee Stage

Janeka Simon
December 08, 2023

Legislation to provide a “safe haven” for newborns who are unwanted by their parents is making its w...

It'll Cost You $10 to Park at Fort Christianvaern Beginning Dec. 11

Staff Consortium
December 07, 2023

ST. CROIX — Next Monday, December 11, motorists who wish to park at Fort Christiansvaern in Christia...

Bill Enabling Court Petitions by Relatives and Health Personnel for Firearm Seizure of High-Risk Individuals Held in Committee

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 07, 2023

Senator Diane Capehart's initiative to introduce the "Red Flag" legislation in the USVI encountered ...

Urgent Legislation Passed for School Health Staffing in Virgin Islands

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 07, 2023

Legislation to address the dire need for medical professionals within the territory’s public schools...

V.I. Dept. of Tourism Receives Partial Budget Release, Averting Operational Crisis

Ernice Gilbert
December 06, 2023

The V.I. Dept. of Tourism's budget finally came online Tuesday, though partially, giving the departm...

Contract Killer Suspect and WAPA Employee Captured on St. Croix

Staff Consortium
December 06, 2023

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department's Major Crime Unit on Wednesday announced the arrest of Quash...

2024 Election Schedule Unveiled by V.I. Election System

Janeka Simon
December 05, 2023

The Elections System of the Virgin Islands has released its 2024 election calendar, with key dates f...

Dept. of Tourism Lays Off Greeters, Entertainers as Budget Delay Impacts Operations

Ernice Gilbert
December 05, 2023

The V.I. Dept. of Tourism is laying off some of its most important employees during the holiday seas...

USA TODAY Recognizes The Buccaneer as a Top Contender for Caribbean's Best Resort

Staff Consortium
December 04, 2023

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards...

Judge Won't Answer Legislature's Questions About Actions During Expired Term, Threatens Attorneys With Sanctions

Janeka Simon
December 04, 2023

In a short response to a motion from the defendants in former Senator Steven Payne's lawsuit against...

Bryan Announces Holiday Administrative Leave and December Proclamations for U.S. Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium
December 04, 2023

Governor Albert Bryan on Monday officially declared several key observances for December and announc...

My Brother's Workshop Raises Over $210,000 During "Giving Tuesday" Event

Staff Consortium
December 03, 2023

On #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and giving back, over 150 supporters of My B...

Former Senator Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen Has Died. The Legendary Politica

Politics

Frett-Gregory Says It's 'Inappropriate' for Delegate to Congress to Sp

Opinion

First Lady Yolanda Bryan Shares Her Personal Journey with Diabetes and...

A New Soca Dynasty: Black Empire's EP Signals a Musical Revolution in ...

Opinion: How a Tragic Airline Accident on St. Thomas Led to the Most P...

Op-Ed: Give Jackie her Jacket - An Analysis of the Delegate to Congres...

Editorial: Former Sen. Sarauw Reflects on 175th Emancipation Celebrati...

Time for Action: In Editorial, Bryan Calls on Senate to Approve Land S...

Children First: Let's Make St. John's Dream School a Reality...

Emancipation and Self-determination in the U.S Virgin Islands: A Sojou...

Days Cash on Hand: The Crucial Metric Behind the Virgin Islands' Finan...

Mrs. Jo Sandra Jones-James, A River of Blessings...

Community Center

A Future for Ausar and Jorja: Help Secure Tomorrow for Sabrina Jones' Children

Staff Consortium
December 10, 2023

In a stirring call to action, the Virgin Islands community is mobilizing to honor the memory of Sab...

Magnitudes 5.1 and 5.7 Earthquakes Strike USVI in Succession, Triggering Alerts From USGS

Ernice Gilbert
December 09, 2023

The U.S. Virgin Islands has been hit by two significant earthquakes in close succession, according t...

The U.S. Virgin Islands has been hit by two signif...

Public Notice - Murphy Notice of Final Accounting

Staff Consortium
December 08, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ______________...

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVIS...

It'll Cost You $10 to Park at Fort Christianvaern Beginning Dec. 11

Staff Consortium
December 07, 2023

ST. CROIX — Next Monday, December 11, motorists who wish to park at Fort Christiansvaern in Christia...

ST. CROIX — Next Monday, December 11, motorists wh...

Vic Videos

First New Hotel in USVI in 30 Years Breaks Grou...

Watch: VIPA, Royal Caribbean Announce $250 Mill...

October 19, 2023 09:11 AM

Watch: Bryan on Personal Matters, Derelict Buil...

October 14, 2023 07:23 AM

The Memorial Service For Detective Delberth I. ...

July 29, 2023 11:02 AM

Police Commissioner Chastises Judiciary Followi...

July 08, 2023 12:32 PM

Government

Governor’s Nominees for Key Leadership Roles Approved by Rules and Judiciary Committee

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 08, 2023

Governor Albert Bryan for various key leadership positions across the USVI have received the stamp of approval from the Committee on Rules and Judicia...

Bill Enabling Court Petitions by Relatives and Health Personnel for Firearm Seizure of High-Risk Individuals Held in Committee

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 07, 2023

Senator Diane Capehart's initiative to introduce the "Red Flag" legislation in the USVI encountered an obstacle during its first reading. The bill, ...

Division of Personnel Announces Retroactive Wages Payouts and Survivor Claim Procedures

Staff Consortium
December 06, 2023

The USVI Division of Personnel has announced the upcoming installment of retroactive wage payments, applying a 14 percent distribution towards the out...

V.I. Dept. of Tourism Receives Partial Budget Release, Averting Operational Crisis

Ernice Gilbert
December 06, 2023

The V.I. Dept. of Tourism's budget finally came online Tuesday, though partially, giving the department access to funding for at least three months. T...

Simple Marijuana Possession Convictions in USVI Being Identified For Expungement Following New Law

Nelcia Charlemagne
December 05, 2023

Efforts are underway to identify and expunge the sentences of individuals who are currently serving time for “cannabis-related convictions” in the USV...

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

VI Electron Partners with Honeywell for Pioneering Energy Storage in USVI Solar Parks

Janeka Simon
December 06, 2023

On Tuesday, Honeywell announced that it had been tapped to deliver the first of several battery energy storage solutions (BESS) for VI Electron, which...

"Jump-Up!" Marred By State of Christiansted Roads: Patron Injured, Vendors Severely Impacted

Janeka Simon
December 01, 2023

"There were vendors trying to set up tents in basically gutters." That was Laurie Hirons, owner of Gecko Boutique, speaking to public broadcaster WTJX...

Ocean Point Faces Credit Rating Drop With "Likely" Default on Nearly $500 Million in Outstanding Debt, S&P Global Says

Janeka Simon
November 27, 2023

Earlier this month, S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt rating for Limetree Bay Terminals LLC (LBT), which now does business in the USVI as Ocean Poin...

Bill Offering Businesses Option to Secure Their Trade Names for Up to 10 Years Wins Approval in Senate Committee

Nelcia Charlemagne
November 22, 2023

Senator Alma Francis Heyliger has successfully introduced new legislation that “offers an option” to business owners in the territory who need to re-r...

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