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Jenifer O’Neal Faces Sentencing Today in Mon Ethos Corruption Case After Court Rejects Bid to Sea...

Judge Says Whitaker Was Not Mon Ethos Corruption Mastermind as Contractor Gets 22 Months, $600,00...

PSC Approves 66-Cent Emergency Ferry Surcharge for 90 Days Amid Diesel Cost Pressure

Judge Says Whitaker Was Not Mon Ethos Corruption Mastermind as Contractor Gets 22 Months, $600,000 Restitution

Ernice Gilbert
June 11, 2026

David Whitaker, the Mon Ethos contractor who became a central government witness in the federal corr...

PSC Approves 66-Cent Emergency Ferry Surcharge for 90 Days Amid Diesel Cost Pressure

Janeka Simon
June 11, 2026

Ferry passengers in the territory will pay an additional 66 cents per ticket for at least 90 days af...

Judge Continues Jenifer O’Neal Sentencing to 1 p.m. After Courtroom Dispute Over Defense Filings

Ernice Gilbert
June 11, 2026

The sentencing hearing for former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal was contin...

Liberty Mobile and Contractor Sued for Wrongful Death After Laborer Falls From Trailer and Is Crushed

Janeka Simon
June 11, 2026

Liberty Mobile and its contractor, Specialized Utility and Fiber Construction, are facing a wrongful...

Lawmakers Advance Bill Redirecting Unused $4 Million in Housing Funds to Williams Delight and VI Slice Programs

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 10, 2026

Lawmakers have advanced legislation to redirect $4 million that was awarded to the Virgin Islands Ho...

Joseph Boschulte Recognized by CTO Foundation for Contributions to Caribbean and USVI Tourism

Staff Consortium
June 10, 2026

The West Indian Company Limited President and CEO Joseph Boschulte has been recognized by the Caribb...

PSC Suspends Mandatory WAPA and VIWMA Rate Investigations as Unpaid Assessments Cripple Regulatory Work

Janeka Simon
June 10, 2026

The Public Services Commission has indefinitely suspended mandatory rate investigations for the Wate...

Woman Accused of Forcing Way Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Apartment, Arming Herself With Knives During Jealous Confrontation

Staff Consortium
June 10, 2026

ST. CROIX — A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she forced her way into her e...

PSC Keeps WAPA LEAC Rate Unchanged as Fuel Costs, Cash Strain and Power Reliability Concerns Persist

Janeka Simon
June 10, 2026

Electricity customers in the Virgin Islands will not see immediate pricing relief on their bills, af...

Taxi Cab Commission Modernization Bill Held After Officials Say Separate Funding and Vendor Plan Are Already in Motion

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

A bill seeking to appropriate $400,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to modernize the ...

VITEMA Urges Storm Preparations Despite Below-Average 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast

Janeka Simon
June 09, 2026

Despite forecasts for a below-average 2026 hurricane season, territorial officials are urging Virgin...

Second Board of Elections Meeting Ends Abruptly After Quorum Breaks During Candidate Filing Review

Janeka Simon
June 09, 2026

For the second consecutive meeting, the Board of Elections was unable to complete its business after...

Senators Push Back After Financial Team Says Tax Amnesties Slow Government Collections

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

A debate over tax amnesties exposed differing views between government financial officials and senat...

Jenifer O’Neal Faces Sentencing Today in Mon Ethos Corruption Case After Court Rejects Bid to Seal Defense Filing

Ernice Gilbert
June 11, 2026

Former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal is scheduled to be sentenced today in...

WAPA’s Phase 2 Wärtsilä Generators Could Be Utility’s Latest Costly Mistake, PSC Consultants Warn

Janeka Simon
June 10, 2026

Energy utility consultants for the Public Services Commission have labeled the Water and Power Autho...

Ray Martinez Weeps, Apologizes Before Receiving 10-Year Sentence in Mon Ethos Corruption Case

Ernice Gilbert
June 10, 2026

Former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, once one of the territory’s most powerful law-enforcem...

GVI Proposes $1.6 Billion FY2027 Budget Built Around Infrastructure, Recreation and Housing

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

The Government of the Virgin Islands is proposing a $1,638,468,438 budget for fiscal year 2027, with...

Carambola Beach Resort Set to Become Club Med St. Croix Under $75 Million Redevelopment Plan

Janeka Simon
June 08, 2026

Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix is poised to become the newest Club Med property under a $75 mil...

Two Dead, Two Injured After Early-Morning Shooting at Luna Bar on St. Croix

Staff Consortium
June 07, 2026

Last updated at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. ST. CROIX — Two people are dead and two others a...

Judge Denies Final Injunction Against Janelle Sarauw, Saying Recent Violence or Imminent Danger Was Not Proven

Ernice Gilbert
June 05, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County judge on Friday denied a petition for a final injunction fo...

Bill Would Let BMV Suspend Licenses for Repeat Traffic Violations and Raise Fine to $200

Staff Consortium
June 05, 2026

Drivers who repeatedly violate traffic laws could soon face a more direct administrative process for...

David Whitaker Seeks Home Detention, Saying Cooperation Helped Convict Martinez, O’Neal, White and Hendricks

Ernice Gilbert
June 05, 2026

Federal prosecutors are asking the District Court to sentence Mon Ethos founder David Whitaker to 22...

Judge Hears Domestic Violence Allegations Against Former Senator Janelle Sarauw; Bench Trial to Continue Friday

Ernice Gilbert
June 04, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County judge on Thursday heard hours of sharply conflicting testim...

Elections Board Keeps Single Ballot Even as Law Requires Separate Ballot for Federal Contest

Janeka Simon
June 04, 2026

Despite acknowledging that Virgin Islands law requires separate ballots for federal and local electo...

Residents Say They Were Misled Into Signing Delegate Candidate’s Nomination Petition

Janeka Simon
June 03, 2026

Several residents of St. Croix have said that they mistakenly endorsed the nomination of a congressi...

Airlines Reject VIPA Airport P3 Structure and Push $300 Million Alternative Plan

Ernice Gilbert
June 03, 2026

Major airlines serving the U.S. Virgin Islands are warning that the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s ...

WAPA’s Phase 2 Wärtsilä Generators Could Be Utility’s Latest Costly Mistake, PSC Consultants Warn

Janeka Simon
June 10, 2026

Energy utility consultants for the Public Services Commission have labeled the Water and Power Autho...

Ray Martinez Weeps, Apologizes Before Receiving 10-Year Sentence in Mon Ethos Corruption Case

Ernice Gilbert
June 10, 2026

Former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, once one of the territory’s most powerful law-enforcem...

GVI Proposes $1.6 Billion FY2027 Budget Built Around Infrastructure, Recreation and Housing

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

The Government of the Virgin Islands is proposing a $1,638,468,438 budget for fiscal year 2027, with...

Carambola Beach Resort Set to Become Club Med St. Croix Under $75 Million Redevelopment Plan

Janeka Simon
June 08, 2026

Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix is poised to become the newest Club Med property under a $75 mil...

Two Dead, Two Injured After Early-Morning Shooting at Luna Bar on St. Croix

Staff Consortium
June 07, 2026

Last updated at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. ST. CROIX — Two people are dead and two others a...

Judge Denies Final Injunction Against Janelle Sarauw, Saying Recent Violence or Imminent Danger Was Not Proven

Ernice Gilbert
June 05, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County judge on Friday denied a petition for a final injunction fo...

Bill Would Let BMV Suspend Licenses for Repeat Traffic Violations and Raise Fine to $200

Staff Consortium
June 05, 2026

Drivers who repeatedly violate traffic laws could soon face a more direct administrative process for...

David Whitaker Seeks Home Detention, Saying Cooperation Helped Convict Martinez, O’Neal, White and Hendricks

Ernice Gilbert
June 05, 2026

Federal prosecutors are asking the District Court to sentence Mon Ethos founder David Whitaker to 22...

Judge Hears Domestic Violence Allegations Against Former Senator Janelle Sarauw; Bench Trial to Continue Friday

Ernice Gilbert
June 04, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County judge on Thursday heard hours of sharply conflicting testim...

Elections Board Keeps Single Ballot Even as Law Requires Separate Ballot for Federal Contest

Janeka Simon
June 04, 2026

Despite acknowledging that Virgin Islands law requires separate ballots for federal and local electo...

Residents Say They Were Misled Into Signing Delegate Candidate’s Nomination Petition

Janeka Simon
June 03, 2026

Several residents of St. Croix have said that they mistakenly endorsed the nomination of a congressi...

Airlines Reject VIPA Airport P3 Structure and Push $300 Million Alternative Plan

Ernice Gilbert
June 03, 2026

Major airlines serving the U.S. Virgin Islands are warning that the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s ...

USVI Cargo Costs Set to Rise as Tropical and Crowley Raise Fuel Charge

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Opinion

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Op-Ed: A Retirement Windfall for the Few, a Burden for the Many...

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Community Center

PSC Approves 66-Cent Emergency Ferry Surcharge for 90 Days Amid Diesel Cost Pressure

Janeka Simon
June 11, 2026

Ferry passengers in the territory will pay an additional 66 cents per ticket for at least 90 days af...

Lawmakers Advance Bill Redirecting Unused $4 Million in Housing Funds to Williams Delight and VI Slice Programs

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 10, 2026

Lawmakers have advanced legislation to redirect $4 million that was awarded to the Virgin Islands Ho...

Lawmakers have advanced legislation to redirect $4...

Watch: Full Testimony of Janelle Sarauw in Broward County Injunction Case

Staff Consortium
June 08, 2026

Joanie Phillip Named 2027-2028 State Teacher of the Year, Bringing “Show Up and Read” Platform Territorywide

Staff Consortium
June 08, 2026

The V.I. Department of Education has named Joanie Phillip, a sixth-grade teacher at Ricardo Richards...

The V.I. Department of Education has named Joanie ...

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Government

PSC Keeps WAPA LEAC Rate Unchanged as Fuel Costs, Cash Strain and Power Reliability Concerns Persist

Janeka Simon
June 10, 2026

Electricity customers in the Virgin Islands will not see immediate pricing relief on their bills, after the Public Service Commission voted Tuesday to...

LBJ Gardens Compensation Bill Advances as Senators Prioritize Resident Relief Over Funding Objections

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

Nearly three years after residents of LBJ Gardens on St. Croix were promised relief, lawmakers advanced legislation intended to compensate homeowners ...

Taxi Cab Commission Modernization Bill Held After Officials Say Separate Funding and Vendor Plan Are Already in Motion

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

A bill seeking to appropriate $400,000 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund to modernize the Taxi Cab Commission was held in the Committee on B...

Senators Push Back After Financial Team Says Tax Amnesties Slow Government Collections

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

A debate over tax amnesties exposed differing views between government financial officials and senators on Monday, as the Committee on Budget, Appropr...

GVI Proposes $1.6 Billion FY2027 Budget Built Around Infrastructure, Recreation and Housing

Nelcia Charlemagne
June 09, 2026

The Government of the Virgin Islands is proposing a $1,638,468,438 budget for fiscal year 2027, with officials projecting higher tax collections, sign...

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

In the Mix Cakery’s Investment Commitment Lowered to $450,000 While Employment Levels and Other Obligations Remain Unchanged

Ernice Gilbert
May 27, 2026

In the Mix Cakery LLC has received approval from the Enterprise Zone Commission to reduce its required investment commitment from $896,908 to $450,000...

American Yacht Harbor Operator Seeks Longer Tax Benefits While Outlining Major Red Hook Marina Upgrades

Ernice Gilbert
May 27, 2026

American Yacht Harbor’s request for an extension of its Economic Development Commission tax benefits was paused Tuesday after EDC officials said furth...

Caravelle Group Opposes Southland Racetrack Gaming Deal, Citing Jobs, Regulation and St. Croix Business Concerns

Ernice Gilbert
May 22, 2026

The Caravelle Group is opposing the Bryan administration’s proposed legislation that would allow Southland Gaming/SGVI to operate video lottery termin...

Plaskett Seeks Path Forward for Water Spirit as San Juan Docking Restrictions Threaten Cargo Flow

Staff Consortium
May 18, 2026

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett says her office is actively engaged with federal and Puerto Rico authorities over docking restrictions affecting ...

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