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Bill to End Corporal Punishment in USVI Schools Passes Committee Kyle Murphy | October 22, 2021
Senators who make up the Committee on Education and Workforce Development supported a bill that would…
Over 82 Shots Fired in La Grande Princesse Thursday Night, Leaving One Man Injured
Staff Consortium | October 22, 2021 16ST. CROIX — Residents in La Grande Princesse were stunned by loud bursts of gunshots that rattled ...
Bill Looking to Collect Taxes From Virgin Islanders With Short-Term Rental Properties Not Listed on Airbnb Moves Forward
Ernice Gilbert | October 21, 2021 14Senators through a bill forwarded to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary Tuesday are hoping to coll...
Body of Male Found Decomposed East of Sharkey's Near Missing Man's Vehicle; Homeless Male Arrested For Stealing Bank Card of Missing Man
Staff Consortium | October 20, 2021 12ST. CROIX — The body of a man has been found decomposed in bushes near a vehicle of a person the V.I. Police Department has reported as missing. Ac...
Frederiksted Pool Set to Reopen Brand New by Summer 2022 as Local Leaders Break Ground on $2.2 Million Rebuild Project
Staff Consortium | October 20, 2021 23ST. CROIX — The V.I. Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vincent F. Mason Sr. Coral Resort, known as t...
EPA Red Tape Represents Major Obstacle for Potential Purchase and Restart of Limetree Bay Refinery
Ernice Gilbert | October 19, 2021 109Potential buyers of the oil refinery on the south shore of St. Croix expressed pessimism regarding the possible restart during an impromptu court stat...
Inspector General Audit Finds Decade-Long Double Dipping in G.E.R.S., Costing Pension System Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue and Owed Contributions
Ernice Gilbert | October 18, 2021 29At least 22 retirees who were re-employed by the Government of the Virgin Islands continued to receive their annuities along with their salaries beyon...
Bryan on Hospitals' CEO Matter: I Wanted Dyma Williams, Dr. Luis Amaro to Remain in Charge
Ernice Gilbert | October 18, 2021 11Governor Albert Bryan has said his choices for chief executive officer for the Juan F. Luis Hospital and the Schneider Regional Medical Center were Dy...
Accident at Sea Leaves Popular BVI Entertainer Dead, Multiple Others Injured; One Person Has Been Arrested
Ernice Gilbert | October 18, 2021 5TORTOLA, BVI — An accident in BVI waters late Saturday has resulted in the death of a popular BVI musician while sending multiple other victims to t...
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Over 8,000 Residents Have Signed up For VITEMA's 2021 Virgin Islands Great…
Staff Consortium | October 20, 2021 4An initiative the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency is calling the "2021 Virgin Islands Great ShakeOut Drill," will be held on Thursday at 10:21 am EST. According to VITEMA, the drill is always held on the third Thursday of October. The Great ShakeOut is a nationwide, annual earthquake preparedness drill that the territory participates in along with the continental U.S. and other countries across the globe. On the day of the drill at 10:21 am, participants will be required to stop wh...
NOTICE | Public Invited to Attend Hearing on Proposed Repairs, Replacements and Relocation of Early Warning Siren System
Staff Consortium | October 20, 2021 12The Department of Planning and Natural Resources a...
Women's Coalition of St. Croix to Host Forum Focused on How Domestic Violence Affects Marginalized Groups
Staff Consortium | October 20, 2021 16October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM...
D.E.A. in USVI and U.S. Attorney's Office Announce National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Set for Saturday
Staff Consortium | October 18, 2021 5Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting/Speci...
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As America Reopens to Tourists, USVI Takes Marketing Push to Italy
Staff Consortium | October 12, 2021 27As the United States prepares to welcome European visitors once again this November, the V.I. Depart...
'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, D.O.T. Says
Staff Consortium | September 19, 2021 5The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to sur...
Here are Some Pictures of the V.I. Dept. of Tourism's Presence at the Made in America…
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…
USVI Positioning Itself as Leading Caribbean Destination For Marine Tourism, Dept. of Tourism Says
Staff Consortium | May 22, 2021 2The V.i. Department Of Tourism Said Friday It Has…
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V.I. Port Authority Announces New Online Procurement System
Staff Consortium | October 21, 2021 2The V.I. Port Authority announced Thursday the use of a new online procurement system for the purcha...
Watch Now | V.I. Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Make Major Announcement at Seatrade in Miami
Staff Consortium | September 29, 2021
Port Authority Announces First Two-Ship Day Since March 2020, Welcoming 4,000 Guests to USVI
Staff Consortium | September 09, 2021ST. THOMAS — There will be two cruise ships bert...
Eleven Construction Will Rebuild Tender Landing Pier at the Ann Abramson Marine…
Ernice Gilbert | August 26, 2021 5ST. CROIX — With funds approved by the 34th Legislature for replacement of the existing, deterio...
Watch | Carlton Dowe Talks Expansion and Modernization at Territory's Airports
Staff Consortium | May 27, 2021 1Watch Scenes Of The Cyril E. King Airport Here As…
Ground Breaks on $26.8 Million Phase One of the Cyril E. King Airport's Expansion and Modernization Project as 'Dowe Now' Pushes Ahead
Ernice Gilbert | May 27, 2021 7St. Thomas — The Scene At The Cyril E. King Airport…
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Delegation of USVI Leaders Travel to Colorado For Marijuana Summit Ahead of Potential Legalization in Territory
Ernice Gilbert | October 22, 2021 26Twelve Senators, Governor Albert Bryan And Members Of His Executive Branch, Members Of The V.i. Cannabis Board, V.i. Dept. Of Tourism Officials, Representatives Of The Office Of Delegate To Congress Stacey Plaskett And Other Government Officials Will Head To Colorado For A V.i. Cannabis Summit That Starts On Monday, As Local Leaders Set The Stage For A Debate On The Legalization Of Marijuana In The U.s. Virgin Islands. The Summit Is Being Led And Was Organized By Senate President Donna Frett-gregory, Who Spoke To The Consortium Wednesday On Why The Weeklong Event Is Of Immense Importance. For One, It Serves To Impart Indelible Knowledge On The…
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Inmates Facing Additional Sentences for Attempts to Bring Contraband Into Prison
Amanie Mathurin | October 21, 2021 5St. Thomas — two Inmates Are Facing Additional Prison Sentences After Their Attempts To Introduce Contraband Into Prison Were Intercepted. Dionno Brooks, Age 25, Is Charged With Introduction Of Contraband Into Prison, Possession With Intent To Distribute And Promoting Prison Contraband. The Probable Cause Fact Sheet Alleges That On Sunday October 3rd, A Correctional Officer Reported That An Inmate Was Acting Suspiciously On His Way To Dispose Of Garbage. Another Correctional Officer Was Advised To Intercept Brooks From His Return On Throwing Out The Garbage. That Officer Stated That He Observed A “huge Bulge Printing Out From The Front Of Mr.…
Bill Looking to Collect Taxes From Virgin Islanders With Short-Term Rental Properties Not Listed on Airbnb Moves Forward
Ernice Gilbert | October 21, 2021 14Senators Through A Bill Forwarded To The Committee On Rules And Judiciary Tuesday Are Hoping To Collect Tax Dollars From Virgin Islanders With Short-term Rental Properties That Are Not Currently Listed On Platforms That Have Come Into Agreements With The Local Government. The Territory Already Receives Occupancy Taxes From Property Owners Who List Their Facilities Through Airbnb Following A Landmark Agreement Executed During The Former Governor Kenneth Mapp Administration In 2018. The Deal, Which Levies A 12.5 Percent Hotel Occupancy Tax On Properties Listed On Airbnb, Was The First Of Its Kind In The Caribbean. But Many More Properties Are Not…
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Liberty Unveils New Corporate Identity in USVI, Ending AT&T Reign; Company Donates $100,000 to USVI Nonprofits
Staff Consortium | October 19, 2021 7Liberty Mobile Usvi On Tuesday Launched Its New Corporate Identity, Brand, Logo And Slogan, “your World, Better Connected” For The Company’s Operations In The U.s. Virgin Islands. The Company Also Announced A $100,000 Donation To Six Community Organizations In The Usvi Through Its Nonprofit Arm, The liberty Foundation. Liberty In 2019 acquired The Operations Of At&t in Puerto Rico And The U.s. Virgin Islands. “our New Corporate Identity Represents A New Beginning, A New Liberty That Will Deliver The Best Network, The Best Offers, And The Best Services,” Said Naji Khoury, Ceo Of Liberty Mobile Usvi. “we Are Proudly Running A Great Operation…
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Halloween Event Planners Must Submit Special Request Form, D.O.H.…
Staff Consortium | October 17, 2021 15The V.I. Dept. of Health announced Saturday that any entity planning to conduct an event for Halloween must submit a special event request form no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 22 to D.O.H.'s mitigation team for review and approval. According to the release, considering the rapidly approaching date of this year’s Halloween recognition, D.O.H. has made an exception to its mandatory two-week advance submission requirement. The department urged only “low risk events” and reminded businesses and the public that unapproved gatherings ...
Division of Festival Plans 'Vaccination Jam' Oct. 16 on St. Croix Featuring Local Artists; Watch it Live on VI Consortium's and Div. of Festivals' FB…
Staff Consortium | October 08, 2021 14The V.i. Dept. Of Tourism Has Announced “soca On The…
Jamaican Artist Jah Cure Facing Attempted Murder Charge Amsterdam
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What Would Loosened Restrictions in the USVI Look Like? Vaccinated Fetes, No Nighttime Curfew on Clubs and More; Festival Looking Unlikely
Staff Consortium | October 05, 2021 34Governor Albert Bryan Over The Weekend Told The Consortium…
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