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EZC Approves Tax Exemptions and Expansion Plans for Local Bakery in St. Croix
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 11, 2024
The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) has approved tax exemptions for In the Mix Cakery LLC, a locall...
Senate Pushes for Modern Reforms with Efficiency Bill Updating Outdated Marriage Law and Other Statutes; Measures Head to Full Body
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 11, 2024
Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, on Thursday, voted to advance several pieces of leg...
Community to Gather on Oct. 20 for ‘Walk Against Violence’ Led by Cry RAPE Campaign in Frederiksted
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
ST. CROIX — The Cry RAPE Campaign is mobilizing the community for its "Walk Against Violence" event ...
V.I. Tax Deadline Extended Due to Hurricane Ernesto; Government Urges Timely Filing Despite Relief
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue announced Friday that taxpayers who applied for the six-month au...
EDC Approves Multiple Business Applications, Extensions, and Amendments
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
The V.I. Economic Development Commission convened on Thursday to review and approve various business...
Social Security Announces 2.5% Increase in Benefits for 2025, Affecting Over 72.5 Million Americans
- Staff Consortium
- October 10, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Thursday a 2.5 percent increase in Social Secu...
Water Supply Improvement Projects in the Pipeline for Bordeaux and Lower Love, Reports VIDA
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
The ability to provide a consistent water supply to the territory’s farmers remains a challenge for ...
Insurance Roadblock Threatens Virgin Islands Farming Leases and Agricultural Growth
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
The reluctance of local insurance companies to offer liability coverage to farmers in the Virgin Isl...
Man Brutally Assaults Girlfriend Over $19: Victim's Head Slammed, Face Stomped, Ribs Broken
- Staff Consortium
- October 10, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A man was arrested after his girlfriend reported a vicious assault against her, sparked...
St. Croix Man Charged After Brutal Assault and Death Threats Against Girlfriend
- Staff Consortium
- October 09, 2024
ST. CROIX — A man was arrested and charged with crimes of domestic violence after his girlfriend rep...
Customer Complaints Surge as Meter Failures and Estimated Billing at WAPA Persists
- Janeka Simon
- October 09, 2024
During a PSC board meeting on Tuesday, Assistant Executive Director of the Public Services Commissio...
Settlement Agreement Between WAPA and BMR Energy Halts Direct Power Sale Proposal
- Janeka Simon
- October 09, 2024
A settlement agreement has been reached between the V.I. Water and Power Authority and Solar energy ...
SNAP Benefits and Income Thresholds Expanded in U.S. Virgin Islands
- Staff Consortium
- October 09, 2024
The V.I. Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that it has implemented an increase in th...
Ponce Health Sciences University to Launch First Medical School in British Virgin Islands
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has announced the expansion of its educational presence in t...
New Festival Bill Sparks Debate Over Saturation and Economic Viability
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
After much debate and some hesitation from members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agri...
Deadly Tornadoes and Hurricane Milton’s Fury Leave Florida Counties Devastated
- Janeka Simon
- October 10, 2024
The devastating impact of Hurricane Milton became apparent hours before the hurricane made landfall ...
156 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $1.3 Million Seized Near Puerto Rico; Vessel Departed St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- October 09, 2024
ST. THOMAS —Two men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after their vessel was intercepted b...
Company's Proposal for Wind Energy Sites to Transform USVI's Power Landscape Wins Senate Approval
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 09, 2024
Twelve years after first visiting the Virgin Islands on a mission to salvage the wind turbines at th...
Mandahl Bay Beach Shooting Leaves Young Man Dead
- Staff Consortium
- October 08, 2024
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at Mandahl Bay B...
PFA Approves First "Rebuild USVI" Contracts, Greenlights $100 Million Bond Issuance For Frenchman’s Reef
- Janeka Simon
- October 08, 2024
The V.I. Public Finance Authority has approved the first contract under the RebuildUSVI program, for...
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...
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...
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 ...
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- Frett-Gregory Announces She Won't Run for Re-election in 36th Legislat...
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Community Center
V.I. Tax Deadline Extended Due to Hurricane Ernesto; Government Urges Timely Filing Despite Relief
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue announced Friday that taxpayers who applied for the six-month au...
Community to Gather on Oct. 20 for ‘Walk Against Violence’ Led by Cry RAPE Campaign in Frederiksted
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
ST. CROIX — The Cry RAPE Campaign is mobilizing the community for its "Walk Against Violence" event ...
ST. CROIX — The Cry RAPE Campaign is mobilizing th...
SNAP Benefits and Income Thresholds Expanded in U.S. Virgin Islands
- Staff Consortium
- October 09, 2024
The V.I. Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that it has implemented an increase in th...
The V.I. Department of Human Services announced on...
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...
Following the latest series of incidents where raw...
Vic Videos
Watch: A New VI Anthem: HOME
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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
EDC Approves Multiple Business Applications, Extensions, and Amendments
- Staff Consortium
- October 11, 2024
The V.I. Economic Development Commission convened on Thursday to review and approve various business applications, tax incentives, and extensions for ...
EZC Approves Tax Exemptions and Expansion Plans for Local Bakery in St. Croix
- Ernice Gilbert
- October 11, 2024
The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) has approved tax exemptions for In the Mix Cakery LLC, a locally owned bakery, as the first business to qualify u...
Company's Proposal for Wind Energy Sites to Transform USVI's Power Landscape Wins Senate Approval
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 09, 2024
Twelve years after first visiting the Virgin Islands on a mission to salvage the wind turbines at the Tutu Park Mall, Joel Hart is seeking legislative...
Settlement Agreement Between WAPA and BMR Energy Halts Direct Power Sale Proposal
- Janeka Simon
- October 09, 2024
A settlement agreement has been reached between the V.I. Water and Power Authority and Solar energy provider BMR Energy, which was reportedly on the b...
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Entertainment
New Festival Bill Sparks Debate Over Saturation...
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- October 10, 2024
After much debate and some hesitation from members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agri...
Pumpa, Mr. Ridge, Skinny Fabulous and Others Sh...
- Janeka Simon
- August 30, 2024
“Big up the whole VI massive!” said Dennis Liburd, as he collected his 2023 Impact Award for Soca du...
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...
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