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How a St. Croix Barber Went From Trimming His Father's Hair to Winning the Biggest Competition in the World Janeka Simon | May 29, 2023
From St. Croix to the U.S. mainland, Carlos Flores has been making waves in the barbering industry.…
Staffing Concerns Arise as BVI's International Airport Temporarily Halts Operations
Staff Consortium | May 28, 2023 4As the British Virgin Island prepares for increased air traffic to the territory when American Airli...
VIPA Assures St. Croix Landfill Issues Won't Hinder Airport Redevelopment
Janeka Simon | May 28, 2023 1During a meeting of the V.I. Port Authority (VIPA) Governing Board Friday, Executive Director Carlto...
Jamaica Bound: CHS and Women In Business Launch Sponsorship for Teacher Appreciation Retreat
Ernice Gilbert | May 27, 2023The administration of St. Croix Central High School, in a special collaboration with Women In Business VI & Caribbean, has announced an exclusive spon...
FEMA Awards Over $800 Million for Juan F. Luis Hospital Reconstruction
Ernice Gilbert | May 27, 2023 12In a monumental move forward, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center a grant of $834,471,422...
NOAA Predicts Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season, Improves Forecasts for USVI and PR
Ernice Gilbert | May 26, 2023 2The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday released its outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting near-normal ac...
'Will That Work for You'? The Unredacted JPMorgan Document Exposing Epstein's Web of Influence in USVI's Political Class
Janeka Simon | May 26, 2023 62On Wednesday, Consortium journalists viewed an unredacted version of a document filed by JP Morgan earlier this week. The bank's filing was a respons...
Urgent Intervention Needed to Save CTE Programs in USVI, Lawmakers Hear
Janeka Simon | May 26, 2023 5Technical and vocational education in the territory is in danger, senators heard this week during a meeting of the 35th Legislature’s Committee on E...
USVI Levels Accusations at JP Morgan After Bank's Evidence Links Local Politicians to Sex Offender
Ernice Gilbert | May 25, 2023 34In a heated legal battle surrounding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the V.I. Department of Justice has responded to a ...
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Watch: Fire on Agricultural Land in Frederiksted Threatened Homes
Staff Consortium | May 29, 2023The massive fire that erupted on agricultural land in Frederiksted between Mahogany Road and Estate Prosperity around 3:01 p.m. on Sunday, also threatened homes. In the video below, a resident of the area captures dramatic footage. Watch.
Fire Service Contains Massive Blaze on Frederiksted Agricultural Land; Hotspots Being Monitored
Staff Consortium | May 28, 2023 2ST. CROIX — The V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical ...
Jamaica Bound: CHS and Women In Business Launch Sponsorship for Teacher Appreciation Retreat
Ernice Gilbert | May 27, 2023The administration of St. Croix Central High Schoo...
UVI Announces Summer Programs for Future Data Scientists and Agricultural Enthusiasts
Staff Consortium | May 24, 2023The University of the Virgin Islands has announced...
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Watch: UVI's 2023 Commencement Ceremony
May 11, 2023 01:52 PMCarnival Village: Hard Fete Glow Night
April 29, 2023 08:53 PMCompetition Comes Back to Inter-island Travel as Fly the Whale Takes Off
April 25, 2023 09:31 AMAnthony Schneider, Accused of Murdering Stacie Schjang and Arnold Jarvis, Arrives on St. Croix
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USVI Delegation is First to Woo Danish Travelers Back to United States Since Covid…
Staff Consortium | October 25, 2021 18The 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 27As the United States prepares to welcome European ...
'One Destination Does Not Make an Itinerary,' Says USVI Tourism Commissioner as he Promotes Collaboration as Path to Success in Cruise Industry
Staff Consortium | October 09, 2021 1“One destination does not make an itinerary,” ...
Territory's Tourism Success in Covid Era Credited to Public-Private Partnerships,…
Staff Consortium | September 19, 2021 5The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to survive and thrive during the worldwide Covid-19 cris...
Here are Some Pictures of the V.I. Dept. of Tourism's Presence at the Made in America Festival
Staff Consortium | September 07, 2021 2See All Shots Here.
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 12Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — The V.i. Department Of…
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Dowe at it Again: VIPA Cuts Ribbon on Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier, Freeing Up…
Elesha George | June 26, 2022 38The 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 14The 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 15Royal 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 9St. Thomas — Royal Caribbean’s 1,138-foot Long, 135-foot…
Port Authority Announces Inaugural Visit from Odyssey of the Seas, Changes to Cruise Ship Schedules on St. Croix and Crown Bay in St. Thomas
Staff Consortium | December 24, 2021 8Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Odyssey Of The Seas…
Business
Hess Corporation Agrees to $106 Million Settlement for St. Croix Asbestos Claims
Ernice Gilbert | May 28, 2023 1Hess Corporation, An Oil And Gas Company, Has Agreed To Pay $106 Million In An Effort To Settle Asbestos Injury Claims Related To The St. Croix Oil Refinery Which Hess's Bankrupt Subsidiary, Honx Inc. Operated From 1965 To 1998, According To A Chapter 11 Plan Of Reorganization Filed On Wednesday. As Per The Reorganization Plan Submitted In The U.s. Bankruptcy Court For The Southern District Of Texas, Honx And Hess Will Establish A Trust To Examine The Over 900 Unresolved Asbestos Claims And Pay The Respective Claimants. This Arrangement Grants Them Immunity From Any Legal Actions Concerning The Alleged Hazardous Material, And As Honx Asserts,…
SBA Announces Up to $2M Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted St. Croix Businesses
Staff Consortium | May 27, 2023The U.s. Small Business Administration On Friday Unveiled A New Lifeline For Small Businesses, Small Agricultural Cooperatives, Aquaculture Enterprises, And Most Private Nonprofit Organizations On St. Croix: Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (eidl), Which Are Being Made Available To Offset Economic Losses From The Drought That Began On March 21, 2023. The Initiative, According To The Sba, Is Part Of A Larger Federal Response To Mitigate Damages And Losses To Crops And Businesses Affected By The Drought. "when The Secretary Of Agriculture Issues A Disaster Declaration To Help Farmers Recover From Damages And Losses To Crops, The Small Business…
Court Questions EPA's Power to Demand New Pollution Permit for St. Croix Refinery
Ernice Gilbert | May 25, 2023 8In A Hearing Wednesday On St. Croix, A Panel Of Judges From The 3rd U.s. Circuit Court Of Appeals Expressed Doubt Regarding The U.s. Environmental Protection Agency's (epa) Assertion That It Has The Authority To Mandate A New Pollution Permit For A Long-dormant Oil Refinery In The U.s. Virgin Islands Prior To Resuming Operations. Port Hamilton Is Now Majority-owned By St. Croix Businessman David Johnson Through An Entity Called Crucian Energy. "big Day In Court Here In St. Croix On My Latest Venture," Johnson Wrote In A Post On His Facebook Page On Wednesday. "please Send Prayers And Positive Vibes That We Have A Just And Good Outcome In The…
USVI GDP Sees 2.8 Percent Growth in 2021 Powered by Increase in Exports of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Ernice Gilbert | May 23, 2023 2The Real Gross Domestic Product For The U.s. Virgin Islands Experienced A Growth Of 2.8 Percent In 2021, A Marked Improvement After A Decrease Of 1.9 Percent In 2020, According To Statistics Shared By The U.s. Bureau Of Economic Research On Tuesday. The Report Was Released As Part Of The Statistical Improvement Program, Funded By The Office Of Insular Affairs (oia) Of The U.s. Department Of The Interior. The Reported Gdp Growth In 2021 Was Primarily Due To Increases In Exports And Personal Consumption Expenditures, However, These Were Slightly Offset By Decreases In Private Inventory Investment, Private Fixed Investment, And Government Spending.…
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CBP Issues Travel Guidelines for USVI and PR Summer Travel Season,…
Staff Consortium | May 24, 2023As the summer travel season is set to begin with Memorial Day weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Caribbean has issued a series of recommendations for travelers. The guidance comes in anticipation of a surge in international arrivals at airports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. "We ask travelers to be aware and ready in order to avoid long lines and inconveniences at the airports," said Roberto Vaquero, Director of Field Operations for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. He also reminded travelers that CBP of...
Legendary Singer Tina Turner Passes Away at 83
Staff Consortium | May 24, 2023 8The World Has Lost One Of Its Most Iconic Performers,…
From St. Thomas Summers to Broadway Lights: Lamar Richardson Nominated For Tony Award
Janeka Simon | May 13, 2023 7A Son Of Immigrant Parents With Roots Firmly Planted…
St. Thomas Carnival 2023 Deemed a Successful Showing, With thousands of Revelers in Attendance
Staff Consortium | May 09, 2023The V.i. Dept. Of Tourism Has Announced That The 2023…
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