Vaccinated People Appear to Spread Delta Variant, CDC Says; Strain More Transmissible Than Chickenpox, More Severe Than Other Variants

Ernice Gilbert | July 30, 2021 52

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated people may be spreading the Delta variant of Covid-19, a development the fe...

No Vaccine, No Carnival, Bryan Says; Governor Unleashes on Vaccine Doubters, Conspiracy Theorists

Ernice Gilbert | July 30, 2021 70

Governor Albert Bryan has been frustrated with the relatively low vaccination rate in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which has yet to cross the 50 percent t...

37th Virgin Islander Dies From Covid-19

Staff Consortium | July 30, 2021 3

The V.I. Dept. of Health has confirmed the 37th Covid-19 related death in the territory, bringing to five the number of individuals who have died from...

Delta Variant Concern Prompts Bryan to Delay Return of In-Person Learning at Public Schools, Orders Continuation of Virtual Learning

Ernice Gilbert | July 29, 2021 18

Pointing to the emergence of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the strain of the virus that research shows releases about 1,00...

Kyle Fleming Elected New WAPA Board Chair; Jed JohnHope Said to Have Resigned, Say People With Knowledge of the Matter

Ernice Gilbert | July 29, 2021 6

The V.I. Water and Power Authority Board on Thursday voted unanimously to elect V.I. Energy Office Director Kyle Fleming as chairman of the WAPA board...

Dept. of Health Recommends Vaccination for 12-Year-Olds and Up Amid Covid Surge; Cases Climb to 210; Teenager Hospitalized

Staff Consortium | July 28, 2021 23

The V.I. Dept. of Health said Wednesday that with the recent surge of Covid-19 caused by the Delta variant in the territory, which affects adults and ...

Community Center

D.O.E. Announces Territory-Wide Laptop, MiFi Distribution and Orientation Schedules for Virtual Learning

Staff Consortium | July 31, 2021

The V.I. Dept. of Education late Friday announced ...

DHS Closes Head Start Offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix After Staff Member Tests Positive for Covid-19

Staff Consortium | July 30, 2021

The V.I. Department of Human Services Thursday nig...

BMV Reopens St. Croix Office Thursday After Temporary Closure

Staff Consortium | July 29, 2021

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicle has...

Experience the USVI

USVI Positioning Itself as Leading Caribbean Destination For Marine Tourism, Dept.…

Staff Consortium | May 22, 2021 2

The V.I. Department of Tourism said Friday it has big plans to strengthen its position as a leading ...

Boschulte Says Dept. of Tourism is Poised to Elevate Territory's Post-Pandemic Marketing Following Events in Dallas and Houston

Staff Consortium | April 05, 2021 14

The V.I. Department of Tourism said in a release t...

Dept. of Tourism Says Visitor Demand for USVI is Strong Even as Neighbors Struggle

Staff Consortium | March 19, 2021 4

The V.I. Dept. of Tourism is crediting smart, sens...

Travel Demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands Remains Strong, Dept. of Tourism Says

Staff Consortium | February 05, 2021 7

Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands remains strong, said the V.I. Dept. of Tourism Thursday, c...

Frontier Airlines Announces New, Twice-Weekly Service Sundays and Thursdays Between Miami and St. Thomas

Staff Consortium | January 21, 2021 3

St. Thomas — Frontier Airlines Has Announced New Twice-weekly…

Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte Reflects on 2020, Invites Partnership for Year Ahead

Staff Consortium | January 17, 2021 1

V.i. Dept. Of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte…

USVI Ports HUB

Watch | Carlton Dowe Talks Expansion and Modernization at Territory's Airports

Staff Consortium | May 27, 2021 1

Watch scenes of the Cyril E. King Airport here as Carlton Dowe, V.I. Port Authority's executive dire...

VIPA Receives $3.8 Million in Federal Grants Through Covid Relief Package

Staff Consortium | March 02, 2021 2

The V.I. Port Authority announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $3,8...

V.I. Port Authority Extends Airline Incentive Program, Saying Initiative Has Proven Beneficial

Staff Consortium | December 17, 2020

An Airline Incentive Program To Attract Increased…

Business

Limetree Bay Terminals Receives $100 Million Investment; Funding Not Tied to Limetree Bay Refinery

Staff Consortium | August 02, 2021

St. Croix —  Limetree Bay Terminals Announced Monday That It Has Entered Into A Financing Agreement Under Which Amp Capital Investors S.a.r.l. And Affiliates Will Provide The Terminal Operation With Up To $100 Million In New Capital. Under The Terms Of The Agreement, Amp Capital Will Provide Limetree Terminals’ Indirect Parent Company, Limetree Bay Terminals Holdings Ii, Llc With A $50 Million Incremental Tranche Of Term Loans, Which Amount Can Be Upsized By An Additional $50 Million At The Election Of Amp Capital, According To The Release.  The Proceeds Of The Term Loans Will Be Invested In The Terminal Operation. “this Substantial Capital Infusion…

Meetings in Florida Helped Local Leaders Focus Government Efforts on Positioning St. Croix as International Shipping Hub, Gittens Says

Staff Consortium | August 01, 2021 20

Senator Kenneth Gittens Said In A Release Saturday That Meetings In Florida Last Week Helped Local Leaders Focus Their Efforts On Making St. Croix An International Center For Shipping And E-commerce, Which He Said The Island Is Uniquely Positioned For.   Mr. Gittens Along With A Number Of Senators, Governor Albert Bryan And Officials From The Economic Development Authority And The V.i. Port Authority, Left The Usvi For The Ports Of Miami And Fort Lauderdale Tuesday For Meetings To "explore Transhipment, Global Freight Operations And Some Of The Many Opportunities Created Under Our New South Shore Free-trade Zone Designation." “these Are Lucrative,…

Limetree Bay to Test Flare This Weekend as it Prepares For Extended Shutdown of Refinery

Staff Consortium | July 30, 2021 10

St. Croix — Limetree Bay Refinery Said Friday That It Plans To Begin Testing Flare #8 This Weekend After Completing Repair Work On It, As The Refinery Commences The First Phase Of Its Extended Shutdown. In A Release, The Company Said The Environmental Protection Agency Approved A Procedure To Facilitate The Shutdown. "this Testing Includes Lighting Multiple Pilots On The Flare, And During This Process, A Small Flame May Be Visible At The Tip Of The Flare," Limetree Bay Said. "the Testing Is Necessary As Flaring Is A Normal Part Of The Process To Safely Remove Oil And Gases From The Refinery In Preparation For The Extended Shutdown Period." Limetree…

If You Have a Tech Startup and You're Seeking Guidance and Funding, Accelerator VI is the Place For You

Staff Consortium | July 28, 2021

The University Of The Virgin Islands' Research And Technology Park (rtpark) Announced Today That Applications Are Now Open For The 2021 Cohort Of Accelerate Vi (avi), A Startup Accelerator Which Supports The Growth Of The Local Tech Ecosystem By Helping Tech Entrepreneurs Scale Their Businesses In The Usvi. The Program Seeks To Attract Companies Not Only In The Territory, But Also Regionally, Nationally, And Beyond, Rtpark Said. According To The Release, Up To Seven Startups Will Be Selected To Participate In The Rigorous, 12-week Program On St. Croix Starting On September 7. Applications Will Be Open From June 28 Through August 23 And Can Be…