Disaster Recovery Projects in Jeopardy as FEMA Rejects Request to Waive 10 Percent Funding Match

Janeka Simon | October 03, 2023 36

During Monday’s Government House Press Briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. disclosed that the administration has so far failed to get the Federal Em...

Judge Denies Government Injunction Against Teacher Job Action Following Classroom Walkouts

Janeka Simon | October 02, 2023 34

The V.I. Superior Court has denied the government’s request for a permanent restraining order against  the St. Croix chapter of American Federation...

Dept. of Education Attempts to Calm Frustration on St. Croix as Protests Bring Maintenance Negligence to the Fore

Janeka Simon | October 01, 2023 66

On Thursday, as its lawyers prepared to take the St. Croix chapter of the American Federation of Teachers to court over their protests highlighting ...

House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Calming Fears of Impact to USVI and Nation at Large

Staff Consortium | September 30, 2023 26

In a move bringing relief to the U.S. Virgin Islands and the nation at large, the U.S. House of Representatives united across party lines to pass a me...

Land Exchange Agreement to Build St. John's First K-12 Public School Signed Into Law

Ernice Gilbert | September 30, 2023 13

Governor Albert Bryan on Friday signed into law a pivotal bill that solidifies a land exchange agreement between the National Park Service and the Gov...

Legendary Tim Duncan Celebrated With New Sign At Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

Staff Consortium | September 29, 2023 35

The legendary Tim Duncan is being recognized and celebrated as a “Proud Crucian”, as a new sign in his honor was unveiled at the Henry E. Rohlsen ...

Community Center

A Political Powerhouse: USVI Leaders Reflect on Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen's Impact

Staff Consortium | October 04, 2023

The U.S. Virgin Islands is in mourning following t...

Watch the Unveiling of the Tim Ducan Sign at HERA

Staff Consortium | September 29, 2023

Legendary Tim Duncan Celebrated With New Sign At Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

Staff Consortium | September 29, 2023 35

The legendary Tim Duncan is being recognized and c...

Experience the USVI

USVI Delegation is First to Woo Danish Travelers Back to United States Since Covid…

Staff Consortium | October 25, 2021 18

The U.S. Virgin Islands had the first delegation to personally welcome Danish travelers back to the ...

As America Reopens to Tourists, USVI Takes Marketing Push to Italy

Staff Consortium | October 12, 2021 27

As the United States prepares to welcome European ...

Territory's Tourism Success in Covid Era Credited to Public-Private Partnerships,…

Staff Consortium | September 19, 2021 5

The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to survive and thrive during the worldwide Covid-19 cris...

Big Moves: Dept. of Tourism Brings a Taste of Carnival to One of America's Largest Festivals in Well-Executed Marketing Strategy

Ernice Gilbert | September 07, 2021 12

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — The V.i. Department Of…

USVI Ports HUB

Dowe at it Again: VIPA Cuts Ribbon on Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier, Freeing Up…

Elesha George | June 26, 2022 38

The Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier Cargo Facility had its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony a...

The Queen Mary II Makes Unscheduled Voyage to St. Thomas at Crown Bay

Staff Consortium | April 02, 2022 14

The Queen Mary II will make an unscheduled visit t...

Virgin Islands Welcomes Wonder of the Seas, World's Largest Cruise Ship to Territory…

Kyle Murphy | March 23, 2022 15

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, docked for the first tim...

One of Royal Caribbean's Largest Cruise Ships Makes Maiden Voyage to St. Thomas

Kyle Murphy | January 06, 2022 9

St. Thomas — Royal Caribbean’s 1,138-foot Long, 135-foot…

Business

UVI to Host Energy Sustainability Fair This October in St. Thomas; St. Croix to Follow in Spring 2024

Staff Consortium | September 23, 2023 2

The Caribbean Green Technology Center (cgtc) At The University Of The Virgin Islands (uvi), In Collaboration With The Vi Energy Office (vieo), Is Set To Host The Second Annual Vi Energy And Sustainability Fair. The Event Will Take Place At Uvi's Orville E. Kean Campus’ Elridge Blake Sports And Fitness Center On Saturday, Oct. 28, From 10 A.m. To 4 P.m. With The Theme “accelerating Resilience,” The Fair Aims To Educate The Virgin Islands Community About Sustainable And Resilient Energy Practices. Attendees Will Have The Chance To Engage With Professionals And Experts In The Fields Of Solar Energy, Water Security, Composting, And Sustainability.…

U.S. Virgin Islands Awarded $10.2M from $204M U.S. Labor Department Grant to Modernize Unemployment Systems

Staff Consortium | September 23, 2023 2

The U.s. Virgin Islands Is Set To Benefit From A Significant Grant Aimed At Modernizing And Enhancing Unemployment Insurance Systems. The U.s. Department Of Labor Has Announced That It Will Be Awarding Over $204 Million To 18 States And The U.s. Virgin Islands. The Grants, Funded By The American Rescue Plan Act, Are Designed To Support The Strengthening, Modernization, And Improvement Of User Experience And Reliability Within These Unemployment Insurance Systems. The Department’s Employment And Training Administration Will Oversee The Administration Of These Grants. The Primary Goal Is To Enable The Recipients To Strategize The Upgrade And Redesign…

Office of the Governor Launches Special Cannabis Industry Training Programs

Staff Consortium | September 16, 2023 2

In A Move Aimed At Boosting Local Employment And Industry Expertise, The Office Of The Governor Has Announced A Special Enrollment Offer For Residents In The oaksterdam Cannabis Business Programs. The Initiative Comes With Steep Discounts, Thanks To Funding Provided By Act 8679, the Law Legalizing Marijuana For Recreational Use in The U.s. Virgin Islands. To Offer More Information About This Opportunity, A Special Webinar Will Be Held On Monday, September 18th At 5:00 P.m. Est. The Webinar Aims To Answer Any Queries Residents May Have Regarding The Courses And How To Enroll, According To The Release. Orientation And The First Classes Are Set…

EDA Announces Changes to VI Slice Mortgage Loan Requirements to Boost Homeownership Through Stalled Program

Staff Consortium | September 14, 2023 4

Officials From The V.i. Economic Development Authority Announced On Thursday Adjustments To The Loan Requirements For The Vi Slice Moderate-income Homeownership Program, Commonly Known As Vi Slice. The Changes, Effective Immediately, Aim To Meet The Needs Of A Larger Cross-section Of The Population And Stimulate Economic Growth Through Increased Lending Activities For Individuals And Families Seeking To Own A Home In The U.s. Virgin Islands. The Program Has Been Stalled, mired In Inefficiencies that Have Turned Off Potential Homeowners Who Were Once Excited About The Program. However, According To The Eda's Thursday Announcement, The Maximum…

Entertainment

Strong Turnout at St. Croix's Legendary Jump Up! Event Revitalizes Local Businesses

Staff Consortium | July 08, 2023 1

Christiansted, St. Croix — The Heart Of Downtown Christiansted…

Watch: Emancipation Tramp Leads Throngs to Frederiksted Just in Time for fireworks

Staff Consortium | July 04, 2023

Nothing Beats Quelbe Music On A Truck With The Legendary…

Carnival Fever Intensifies in St. John: A Recap of the Weekend's Jouvert and Village Events

Ernice Gilbert | July 03, 2023 2

The St. John Celebrations Rolled Into High Gear Over…