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Territorial Park Naming Bill Advances; Agencies Seek Inventory, Address and Deed Safeguards
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 19, 2026
Legislation establishing a uniform process for naming and renaming government-owned parks, recreatio...
Three Gov’t Care Facilities Not Ready for CMS Certification; 19 Residents Housed Off-Island, Fixes Could Cost Up to $14M
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 18, 2026
None of the territory’s three government-operated residential care facilities is adequately prepared...
Senior Financial Protection Bill Advances With Penalties for Promissory Note Fraud
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 18, 2026
Legislation establishing civil and criminal penalties for using fraud, coercion or undue influence t...
VIPD Marine Unit Rescues Fisherman From Savana Island After Dinghy Breaks Down, Ending Hourslong Coast Guard-Led Search
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 17, 2026
ST. THOMAS — A fisherman reported missing after failing to return from a Thursday trip was rescued F...
Court Rejects Immediate Recertification Bid but Keeps McClafferty Injunction Fight Alive
- Janeka Simon
- July 17, 2026
A federal judge has denied Brett McClafferty’s emergency attempt to immediately return to the Delega...
Trunk Bay Ranked No. 1 in World as Sandy Point and Magens Bay Give USVI Three Top-25 Beaches
- Janeka Simon
- July 17, 2026
ST. JOHN — Trunk Bay has been ranked the world’s best beach in Beach.com’s Global Beach Index 2026, ...
Bill Requiring Governor’s Approval for Off-Island Inmate Transfers Advances by One Vote
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
Bill 36-0231 advanced to the Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary by a narrow 4-3 vote Thursday, ...
Bill Penalizing Inmates for Contraband Electronic Devices Advances; DOJ Says Proposed Penalties “Lack Teeth”
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
Legislation creating criminal penalties for incarcerated people who possess or use unauthorized elec...
Concerts, J’Ouvert and Mas Bands Set for Virginia Beach International Carnival
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach International Carnival will return July 16–19, 2026, with f...
War Secretary Orders Mandatory Annual Testosterone Screening for Troops 30 and Older
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered mandatory annual testosterone deficiency screening f...
Woman Reports Being Groped, Shoved Into Restroom Wall and Choked After Declining a Dance; Two Men Charged
- Janeka Simon
- July 15, 2026
ST. THOMAS — Two men were arrested July 13 and charged in connection with the alleged sexual and phy...
Watch: Club Med Breaks Ground on $75 Million St. Croix Resort Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Woman Charged in Group Assault After Resident Objected to Trash Dumping in Little Princess
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
ST. CROIX — Janiah Mateo has been charged in connection with an alleged group assault that left a Li...
Two U.S. Troops Killed, One Missing as Iran Strikes Gulf States; CENTCOM Completes Eighth Night of Attacks
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 19, 2026
The U.S.-Iran war entered a more dangerous phase over the weekend after an Iranian ballistic missile...
Journalist-Led Debate Series Begins Sunday as WTJX and Consortium Question 2026 Primary Candidates
- Janeka Simon
- July 18, 2026
The Virgin Islands Consortium and WTJX are renewing their long-running election partnership for a th...
25 Homicides, One Arrest: VIPD Says It Is Operating at Half Capacity
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
The V.I. Police Department is operating with roughly half the personnel it needs as it confronts hom...
Senator Finds Open Gate and Exposed Medical Records at Condemned Swan Annex as $25 Million Rebuild Remains Pending
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
ST. THOMAS — V.I. Bureau of Corrections Director Wynnie Testamark has promised to address security a...
Four-Year-Old Boy Dies From Gunshot Wound on St. Croix; Major Crime Unit Investigating
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 16, 2026
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustain...
Watch: Club Med Breaks Ground on $75 Million St. Croix Resort Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Cannabis License Applications Open Across Territory; Sept. 15 Deadline Set
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Applications are now open for several cannabis license categories across the territory, with qualifi...
BIR Sues Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz and Others Over Alleged Virgin Islands Hotel Tax Underpayments
- Janeka Simon
- July 16, 2026
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue has sued Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotels.com and...
Arthur A. Richards Pre-K-8 to Open Aug. 10 as St. Croix’s First New School in 30 Years; Ribbon-Cutting Set for Aug. 7
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 15, 2026
ST. CROIX — The Arthur A. Richards Pre-K-8 School will open to students on August 10, 2026, the V.I....
St. Croix Gets No Direct Access to Bureau of School Construction Funds and No Quarterly Deep-Cleaning Contract While St. Thomas Has Both
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 15, 2026
Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance to give its St. Croix...
UVI RTPark Reports $1.6 Million in Loans, Nine New Tenants and No Need for General Fund Support
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 14, 2026
The University of the Virgin Islands' Research and Technology Park will require no General Fund appr...
V.I. Health Department Failures Lead to DOJ Referral of $17,005 in Questionable Eldra Schulterbrandt Withdrawals
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 14, 2026
The V.I. Inspector General will refer $17,005 in questionable withdrawals from two Eldra Schulterbra...
Cruise Traffic Surges Past 2025 Levels as San Juan Homeporting Delivers New Gains for WICO
- Janeka Simon
- July 13, 2026
ST. THOMAS — The West Indian Company expects cruise passenger traffic to exceed 1.2 million in fisca...
Journalist-Led Debate Series Begins Sunday as WTJX and Consortium Question 2026 Primary Candidates
- Janeka Simon
- July 18, 2026
The Virgin Islands Consortium and WTJX are renewing their long-running election partnership for a th...
25 Homicides, One Arrest: VIPD Says It Is Operating at Half Capacity
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
The V.I. Police Department is operating with roughly half the personnel it needs as it confronts hom...
Senator Finds Open Gate and Exposed Medical Records at Condemned Swan Annex as $25 Million Rebuild Remains Pending
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
ST. THOMAS — V.I. Bureau of Corrections Director Wynnie Testamark has promised to address security a...
Four-Year-Old Boy Dies From Gunshot Wound on St. Croix; Major Crime Unit Investigating
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 16, 2026
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustain...
Watch: Club Med Breaks Ground on $75 Million St. Croix Resort Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Cannabis License Applications Open Across Territory; Sept. 15 Deadline Set
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Applications are now open for several cannabis license categories across the territory, with qualifi...
BIR Sues Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz and Others Over Alleged Virgin Islands Hotel Tax Underpayments
- Janeka Simon
- July 16, 2026
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue has sued Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotels.com and...
Arthur A. Richards Pre-K-8 to Open Aug. 10 as St. Croix’s First New School in 30 Years; Ribbon-Cutting Set for Aug. 7
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 15, 2026
ST. CROIX — The Arthur A. Richards Pre-K-8 School will open to students on August 10, 2026, the V.I....
St. Croix Gets No Direct Access to Bureau of School Construction Funds and No Quarterly Deep-Cleaning Contract While St. Thomas Has Both
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 15, 2026
Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance to give its St. Croix...
UVI RTPark Reports $1.6 Million in Loans, Nine New Tenants and No Need for General Fund Support
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 14, 2026
The University of the Virgin Islands' Research and Technology Park will require no General Fund appr...
V.I. Health Department Failures Lead to DOJ Referral of $17,005 in Questionable Eldra Schulterbrandt Withdrawals
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 14, 2026
The V.I. Inspector General will refer $17,005 in questionable withdrawals from two Eldra Schulterbra...
Cruise Traffic Surges Past 2025 Levels as San Juan Homeporting Delivers New Gains for WICO
- Janeka Simon
- July 13, 2026
ST. THOMAS — The West Indian Company expects cruise passenger traffic to exceed 1.2 million in fisca...
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VIPD Marine Unit Rescues Fisherman From Savana Island After Dinghy Breaks Down, Ending Hourslong Coast Guard-Led Search
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 17, 2026
ST. THOMAS — A fisherman reported missing after failing to return from a Thursday trip was rescued F...
Four-Year-Old Boy Dies From Gunshot Wound on St. Croix; Major Crime Unit Investigating
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 16, 2026
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustain...
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V.I. Health Department Failures Lead to DOJ Referral of $17,005 in Questionable Eldra Schulterbrandt Withdrawals
- Ernice Gilbert
- July 14, 2026
The V.I. Inspector General will refer $17,005 in questionable withdrawals from two Eldra Schulterbra...
The V.I. Inspector General will refer $17,005 in q...
Unidentified Man Found Dead in Coral Bay Harbor; VIPD Investigation Underway
- Staff Consortium
- July 13, 2026
ST. JOHN — An unidentified man was recovered from Coral Bay Harbor without vital signs Sunday mornin...
ST. JOHN — An unidentified man was recovered from ...
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Territorial Park Naming Bill Advances; Agencies Seek Inventory, Address and Deed Safeguards
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 19, 2026
Legislation establishing a uniform process for naming and renaming government-owned parks, recreational areas and facilities advanced Friday from the ...
Senior Financial Protection Bill Advances With Penalties for Promissory Note Fraud
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 18, 2026
Legislation establishing civil and criminal penalties for using fraud, coercion or undue influence to persuade a senior to sign a promissory note adva...
Three Gov’t Care Facilities Not Ready for CMS Certification; 19 Residents Housed Off-Island, Fixes Could Cost Up to $14M
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 18, 2026
None of the territory’s three government-operated residential care facilities is adequately prepared to undergo initial certification by the Centers f...
Bill Requiring Governor’s Approval for Off-Island Inmate Transfers Advances by One Vote
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
Bill 36-0231 advanced to the Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary by a narrow 4-3 vote Thursday, despite opposition from the V.I. Bureau of Correct...
Senator Finds Open Gate and Exposed Medical Records at Condemned Swan Annex as $25 Million Rebuild Remains Pending
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- July 17, 2026
ST. THOMAS — V.I. Bureau of Corrections Director Wynnie Testamark has promised to address security at the condemned Alva A. Swan Correctional Annex af...
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
Cannabis License Applications Open Across Territory; Sept. 15 Deadline Set
- Staff Consortium
- July 16, 2026
Applications are now open for several cannabis license categories across the territory, with qualified individuals and businesses given until Septembe...
DPNR Recommends Denial of St. John Trucking Rezoning; Lawmakers Weigh Compromise
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- June 27, 2026
The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources has recommended denial of a St. John rezoning request that would allow a commercial trucking ope...
TKB – The Kiddo Box Wins 2026 NextGen CEO Summer Incubator Grand Finale on St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- June 26, 2026
TKB – The Kiddo Box was named the winning team of the 2026 NextGen CEO Summer Incubator Grand Finale & Market Day Experience, closing a two-week youth...
Water Spirit Resumes Freight Operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, Restoring Cargo Link to USVI and Tortola
- Ernice Gilbert
- June 15, 2026
Water Spirit Freight Services VI, Inc. has resumed operations at Pier 14 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, restoring a cargo transportation link between Puert...
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Strand Street Parking Lot to Close for Music Ev...
- Staff Consortium
- July 09, 2026
ST. CROIX — The Strand Street Parking Lot in downtown Christiansted will be closed to the public fro...
Link Up Lounge to Host ‘The Brand Lab’ on St. C...
- Staff Consortium
- March 27, 2026
Link Up Lounge is set to bring another community-centered networking experience to St. Croix this we...
Sunset Soca Wine Festival Returns to Frederikst...
- Staff Consortium
- January 16, 2026
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Everything BRAM Launches Music-Driven Merch Bra...
- Staff Consortium
- January 12, 2026
A newly launched platform called “Everything BRAM” has been unveiled as a central hub celebrating th...
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