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Plaskett Secures Exemption for USVI in Proposed Maritime Tariff Policy That Could Have Driven Up Shipping Costs
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 18, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands has been officially granted an exemption from a sweeping federal maritime tr...
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30-Year-Old Man Killed in Thursday Night Shooting on St. Croix; VIPD Launches Investigation
- Staff Consortium
- April 17, 2025
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department has confirmed the death of 30-year-old Kysian Nicholas, who w...
Mobile Abattoir Plan for St. Thomas/St. John Scrapped; Dept. of Agriculture Now Pursuing Facility Renovation
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 18, 2025
When the Department of Agriculture (VIDA) appeared before the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, a...
Commission Defends Track Oversight Following Horse Deaths at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack
- Janeka Simon
- April 17, 2025
Members of the St. Thomas-St. John Horse Racing Commission used their Wednesday meeting to respond t...
NWS Warns of Increased Showers and Thunderstorms Across Virgin Islands and Eastern Puerto Rico
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 17, 2025
ST. CROIX — The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a weather advisory for the U.S. Virg...
Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack Redevelopment 95% Complete, Final Turnover Expected by Early June
- Janeka Simon
- April 17, 2025
On Wednesday, David Edmond — developer's representative on behalf of Southland Gaming — presented to...
Government Offices in USVI to Close for Easter Holiday, Governor Bryan Confirms
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands government offices will be closed in...
Good Friday Alcohol Sales Rule in Effect: DLCA Warns of Fines and Jail Time for Violations
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
As part of its annual observance of Good Friday regulations, the V.I. Department of Licensing and Co...
BMV to Resume REAL ID Issuance on April 24; Director Clarifies Not All VI Licenses Are REAL ID-Compliant
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced that it will resume issuing REAL ID-compliant driver...
NOAA Tower Lease Withheld by Senate Committee Amid Health Concerns, Community Pushback
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
What appeared to be a simple lease agreement to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr...
Francis Heyliger's Bill to Raise Gov’t Liability Cap From $25K to $150K Held for Further Review
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
Senator Alma Francis Heyliger is determined to amend a 1971 law that caps the maximum judgement amou...
RTPark Names Ian Tomlinson as New Chairman of the Board
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (UVI RTPark) has announced the app...
New Julius E. Sprauve School Project Enters CZM Permitting Stage, With Focus on History and Sustainability
- Janeka Simon
- April 16, 2025
The project to replace the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John has now reached permitting stage, as...
Bryan’s March 26 Letter Helps Secure USVI Exemption From Proposed Maritime Port Fees
- Staff Consortium
- April 18, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed gratitude to the Trump Administration and the Office of the ...
Bill to Ban Credit Card Surcharges Fails in Senate After Lawmakers Cite Business Impact
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 17, 2025
A proposal to ban credit and debit card surcharges in the U.S. Virgin Islands faced strong oppositio...
Horse Rescued from Cistern in St. Croix After Community Rallies to Save It
- Janeka Simon
- April 16, 2025
On Wednesday morning, quick thinking and coordinated community action saved the life of an equine me...
Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees; Measure Also Rejected by Tax Collector
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
The Tax Collector in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor has firmly rejected Senate President Milt...
Senators Pass "Take it or Leave It" Museum Lease; Vialet Decries Absence of Local Voices on Board; Johnson Says Gov’t “Laid Itself Down” for $100 a Month
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 15, 2025
“Take it or leave it.” Senators Franklin Johnson and Hubert Frederick say that was the ultimatum iss...
Bolques Under Microscope After Female Staffer Files Complaint; Ethics Committee Formed to Investigate
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 15, 2025
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands announced on Tuesday that it has established a Committee ...
Hospitals Get Millions, Workers Get Retro Pay, But Lawmakers Clash Over Process and Priorities
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 15, 2025
“This is a bandage and not the permanent cure,” said Senator Ray Fonseca, after fourteen of fifteen ...
Delia Smith Departs as U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands; Adam Sleeper Assumes Role in Acting Capacity
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 14, 2025
In a terse announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of the Virgin Islands, resid...
Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 13, 2025
In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...
DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 12, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...
Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 11, 2025
Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...
New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company
- Janeka Simon
- April 11, 2025
A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...
Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 10, 2025
The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...
Bill to Ban Credit Card Surcharges Fails in Senate After Lawmakers Cite Business Impact
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 17, 2025
A proposal to ban credit and debit card surcharges in the U.S. Virgin Islands faced strong oppositio...
Horse Rescued from Cistern in St. Croix After Community Rallies to Save It
- Janeka Simon
- April 16, 2025
On Wednesday morning, quick thinking and coordinated community action saved the life of an equine me...
Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees; Measure Also Rejected by Tax Collector
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
The Tax Collector in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor has firmly rejected Senate President Milt...
Senators Pass "Take it or Leave It" Museum Lease; Vialet Decries Absence of Local Voices on Board; Johnson Says Gov’t “Laid Itself Down” for $100 a Month
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 15, 2025
“Take it or leave it.” Senators Franklin Johnson and Hubert Frederick say that was the ultimatum iss...
Bolques Under Microscope After Female Staffer Files Complaint; Ethics Committee Formed to Investigate
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 15, 2025
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands announced on Tuesday that it has established a Committee ...
Hospitals Get Millions, Workers Get Retro Pay, But Lawmakers Clash Over Process and Priorities
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 15, 2025
“This is a bandage and not the permanent cure,” said Senator Ray Fonseca, after fourteen of fifteen ...
Delia Smith Departs as U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands; Adam Sleeper Assumes Role in Acting Capacity
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 14, 2025
In a terse announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of the Virgin Islands, resid...
Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 13, 2025
In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...
DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 12, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...
Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 11, 2025
Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...
New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company
- Janeka Simon
- April 11, 2025
A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...
Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 10, 2025
The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...
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Politics
- USVI Senate, Party Offices, and Constitutional Convention Contenders U...
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Community Center
Government Offices in USVI to Close for Easter Holiday, Governor Bryan Confirms
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands government offices will be closed in...
Good Friday Alcohol Sales Rule in Effect: DLCA Warns of Fines and Jail Time for Violations
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2025
As part of its annual observance of Good Friday regulations, the V.I. Department of Licensing and Co...
As part of its annual observance of Good Friday re...
Adrianne Todman Appointed UVI’s Inaugural Fellow on Public Administration and Service
- Staff Consortium
- April 12, 2025
The University of the Virgin Islands has announced on Friday the appointment of Adrianne Todman as i...
The University of the Virgin Islands has announced...
Elections Supervisor Ordered to Apologize to Poll Watcher; Ballot Box Complaint Triggers Legal Review
- Janeka Simon
- April 12, 2025
Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Maria Paul Williams a public apology, the Board of Ele...
Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Mari...
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Francis Heyliger's Bill to Raise Gov’t Liability Cap From $25K to $150K Held for Further Review
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
Senator Alma Francis Heyliger is determined to amend a 1971 law that caps the maximum judgement amount for the award of damages against the Government...
Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees; Measure Also Rejected by Tax Collector
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 16, 2025
The Tax Collector in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor has firmly rejected Senate President Milton Potter’s proposal to offset a property owner’s ...
Bryan Announces $6 Million Settlement With Pafford Medical to Resolve Unpaid Debt
- Janeka Simon
- April 14, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Monday that his administration had reached a settlement agreement with Pafford Medical Services. “As you know, ...
Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 10, 2025
The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised from Stable to Negative, according to the latest surv...
Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach Travels to NAIC Southeastern Zone Meeting in South Carolina
- Staff Consortium
- April 07, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach departed the U.S. Virgin Islands today to attend the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Southea...
USVI PORTS HUB
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...
V.I. Port Authority Signs Longterm Agreement Wi...
- Staff Consortium
- January 27, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has officially entered into agreements with Tropical Shipping to significantly advance the rehabilitation and expansion of two...
Business
Bill to Ban Credit Card Surcharges Fails in Senate After Lawmakers Cite Business Impact
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 17, 2025
A proposal to ban credit and debit card surcharges in the U.S. Virgin Islands faced strong opposition during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, with lawma...
USVI and BVI Continue Vessel Fee Talks; Revised Rates Presented by Premier Wheatley
- Staff Consortium
- April 15, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Premier Natalio Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands reconvened today to continue discussions first initiated on March...
Silver Airways Creditors Demand Payment as Judge Weighs Bankruptcy Dismissal
- Janeka Simon
- April 13, 2025
As principals and creditors of Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines await a judge's decision on whether to dismiss the pending bankruptcy case, the co...
EDC Orders Margaritaville to Fix Labor, Procurement, and Reporting Violations or Pay Fines: Incentives Reconsidered for Two Firms
- Janeka Simon
- April 11, 2025
The Economic Development Commission held a decision meeting on Thursday, during which it agreed to reconsider two previously denied applications for b...
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Entertainment
Sunset Soca Wine Festival Returns to St. Thomas...
- Staff Consortium
- April 01, 2025
The highly anticipated Sunset Soca Wine Festival is set to make its vibrant return to the island of ...
Caribbean Cinemas Launches Retro Tuesdays in US...
- Staff Consortium
- March 05, 2025
Movie lovers in the U.S. Virgin Islands will soon have the chance to relive some of cinema’s most ic...
Ky-Mani Marley to Headline UVI’s RCA Sessions i...
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
The University of the Virgin Islands' Reichhold Center for the Arts (RCA) is set to host an electrif...
Buju's Long Walk to Freedom Tour Comes to USVI
- Staff Consortium
- February 13, 2025
Reggae legend Buju Banton, who has been globetrotting following his release from prison in December ...
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