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The State of the Territory 'is Stronger Than Ever,' Bryan Declares in Final Address Ahead of Reelection Ernice Gilbert | January 25, 2022
Governor Albert Bryan opened his final State of the Territory Address ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial…
Watch | Governor Bryan Delivers Final State of the Territory Address of His First Term
Staff Consortium | January 24, 2022 13
Omicron Wave Subsiding as Cases Continue to Decrease in USVI; Positivity Rate Falls to 9.45 Percent
Ernice Gilbert | January 24, 2022 52The Omicron wave of Covid-19 that affected the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this month when active ca...
62 Percent of Virgin Islanders Have Been Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Governor Bryan Will Say During Address
Ernice Gilbert | January 24, 2022 4Governor Albert Bryan will say tonight during his State of the Territory Address that 62 percent of Virgin Islanders have been fully vaccinated agains...
'You Were Better Off Here With Me': USVI Says Goodbye to Baby Logan During Emotional Homegoing Service
Ernice Gilbert | January 23, 2022 2The homegoing service held for Baby Logan was meant to be a celebration of his impactful life, and it was. But it was hard to shake the heartbreak exp...
Jeffrey Rinker No Longer CEO of Limetree Bay Refinery and Terminals
Ernice Gilbert | January 22, 2022 6After spending one year and three months as CEO of Limetree Bay Refinery and Limetree Bay Terminals, Jeffrey Rinker resigned on Friday following the r...
Limetree Bay Refinery Granted Motion to Extend Sale Deadline as West Indies Petroleum Fails to Close Deal on Time
Ernice Gilbert | January 22, 2022 12Limetree Bay Refinery late Friday filed for and was granted a motion to extend the sale of the refinery from Friday, Jan. 21 to Monday, Jan. 24, telli...
Bryan's Last State of the Territory Address Before His First Term in Office Ends Happens Monday. Here's What to Expect.
Ernice Gilbert | January 21, 2022 10Governor Albert Bryan on Monday will deliver his fourth and last State of the Territory Address before his first term in office ends. The address was ...
Man Allegedly Shot Dead by Off-Duty Police Officer After Driving Up to Bar and Opening Fire; Four Patrons Injured; FBI Support Requested
Ernice Gilbert | January 20, 2022 26ST. THOMAS — Four patrons, including three males and one female at a bar in Contant were injured by gunfire just before midnight Wednesday when pers...
Community Center
Head Start Program to Resume In-Person Instruction Territory-Wide Beginning…
Staff Consortium | January 24, 2022The V.I. Department of Human Services announced Monday that the Head Start Program will return to full in-person classroom instruction on Thursday, January 27 across the territory. “We are all ready to welcome our little ones back into classrooms, but out of an abundance of caution, we cannot do that until all students and staff are Covid tested," stated D.H.S. Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez. "Individuals who are confirmed positive must take the necessary steps to take care of their heal...
CEKA Air Traffic Control Tower Temporarily Closed, Some Flights Will be Delayed; Airport Remains Open
Staff Consortium | January 24, 2022 1ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Port Authority o...
D.O.H. Tests Over 2,000 Students Ahead of Return to In-Person Learning; 39 Test Positive For Covid-19
Staff Consortium | January 23, 2022 25The V.I. Dept. of Education announced late Saturda...
St. Croix Residents Encouraged to Watch Baby Logan's Funeral Online, With Host Citing Covid-19 Gathering Protocols
Staff Consortium | January 21, 2022 1Last updated at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022...
Vic Videos
Ohio Sends 911 Dispatchers to USVI to Support Territory's Emergency Call Center
January 15, 2022 07:19 AMStanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights Serenade St. Croix Neighborhoods on Christmas Day
December 25, 2021 03:58 PMAt Taste of St. Croix 2021, Good Food, Good Drinks and Dancing
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Experience the USVI
USVI Delegation is First to Woo Danish Travelers Back to United States Since Covid…
Staff Consortium | October 25, 2021 11The 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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Celebrity Apex to Make Inaugural Call to USVI Sunday at Crown Bay
Staff Consortium | November 05, 2021 1The Celebrity Apex will make its inaugural call to...
V.I. Port Authority Announces New Online Procurement System
Staff Consortium | October 21, 2021 2The V.I. Port Authority announced Thursday the use...
Watch Now | V.I. Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Make Major Announcement at Seatrade…
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 Berthed…
Eleven Construction Will Rebuild Tender Landing Pier at the Ann Abramson Marine Facility at Cost of $1.7 Million
Ernice Gilbert | August 26, 2021 5St. Croix — With Funds Approved By The 34th Legislature…
Business
Jeffrey Rinker No Longer CEO of Limetree Bay Refinery and Terminals
Ernice Gilbert | January 22, 2022 6After Spending One Year And Three Months As Ceo Of Limetree Bay Refinery And Limetree Bay Terminals, Jeffrey Rinker Resigned On Friday Following The Recommendation Of A Restructuring Officer Hired To Renegotiate All Aspects Of Limetree Bay's Finances As Part Of The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Sources With Knowledge Of The Matter Have Confirmed To The Consortium. Mr. Rinker's Resignation Came On The Same Day As The Sale Deadline Of Limetree Bay Refinery To West Indies Petroleum. The Sale Did Not Close On Friday, However Both Limetree Bay And West Indies Petroleum Are Confident That The Transaction Will Be Completed no Later Than Monday. Mr. Rinker…
Limetree Bay Refinery Granted Motion to Extend Sale Deadline as West Indies Petroleum Fails to Close Deal on Time
Ernice Gilbert | January 22, 2022 12Limetree Bay Refinery Late Friday Filed For And Was Granted A Motion To Extend The Sale Of The Refinery From Friday, Jan. 21 To Monday, Jan. 24, Telling The U.s. Bankruptcy Court For The Southern District Of Texas, Which Has Jurisdiction Over The Sale Proceedings, That West Indies Petroleum, Which Had Paid A Substantial Amount Of The $62 Million Closing Cost On Friday, Wired The Remaining Amount But The Funds As Of Late Friday Hadn't Arrived. As Of The Motion's Filing On Friday, West Indies Petroleum Had Funded $50,599,895 Of The $62 Million Purchase Price Of The Refinery, And Limetree Bay Refinery Said The Additional $11,480,720 Was Sent Via…
V.I. Gov't Files Objection to Transfer of Refinery Operating Agreement to West Indies Petroleum Until $7.5 Million Owed is Paid
Ernice Gilbert | January 12, 2022 19The V.i. Government On Tuesday Filed A Limited Objection Against The Transfer Of The Usvi Operating Agreement From Limetree Bay To West Indies Petroleum, An Action The Government Is Hoping Can Come To An Amicable Conclusion Ahead Of The January 21 Deadline To Complete The Auction Sale To Wipl And Its Partner, Port Hamilton Refining And Transportation. The Government's Objection Is Based On What It Said Was Language Not Included In A "notice Of Designation Of Assumption And Assignment Of Executory Contract" Filed By Limetree Bay Refinery That Designated The Usvi Operating Agreement Dated July 2018 To Wipl And Port Hamilton Refining. "the Usvi…
Limetree Bay Terminals Completes $105 Million Funding Transaction, Says Its Business is Independent of Refinery
Staff Consortium | January 12, 2022Limetree Bay Terminals Announced Late Tuesday That It Has Completed Additional Financing Transactions In Connection With The financing Arrangement announced On August 2, 2021. The Terminal Said Existing Investors, Including A Group Of Its Term Loan Lenders Have Upsized Their Capital Investment By $55 Million, Bringing The Total Amount Of Capital Provided Under New Financing Arrangements Since August 2021 To $105 Million. “this Enhancement To The Financing Arrangement First Announced In August 2021 Provides The Company With The Capital Needed For Success As We Enhance Our Capabilities And Invest In Our World-class Facilities Here In St. Croix”,…
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Watch | Pictures of the Crucian Coconut Festival 2021
Staff Consortium | December 07, 2021 1The Fifth Annual Crucian Coconut Festival Was Held…
DJ Benny Demus Brings LOOMINATE Bike Ride to St. Croix December 18
Kia Griffith | December 07, 2021 3Benny Demus, A St. Thomas Native And Deejay To International…
Two St. Thomas Men Charged With 210 Kilograms of Cocaine After a High-speed Chase
Staff Consortium | December 03, 2021 4St. Thomas — U.s. Attorney Gretchen C.f. Shappert…
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