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Watch: Bryan Calls For Urgent Funding for WAPA During Special Press Briefing
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 22, 2024
Last updated at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024: Following today's press briefing, Mr. Bry...
The Fred Hotel to Expand With 34 Rooms as Historical Preservation Committee Gives Greenlight
- Janeka Simon
- April 22, 2024
The St. Croix Historic Preservation Committee conditionally approved the expansion of the Fred Hotel...
Governor Bryan Nominates Gordon Rhea as USVI's New Attorney General
- Staff Consortium
- April 22, 2024
On Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held his second press conference of the day where he confirmed ...
Op-Ed: VIPA Leads USVI into Economic Future with Airport Transformation Projects
- Staff Consortium
- April 22, 2024
On March 26th, the Virgin Islands Port Authority Board of Governors took a transformational step in ...
Over 1300 Gov't Employees Have Expressed Interest In Revived GERS Loan Program, CEO Says
- Staff Consortium
- April 22, 2024
The Government Employees' Retirement System is now processing at least 1,329 submissions from active...
Taxicab Commission Providing Free Rides After J’Ouvert in Bid to Prevent Drunk Driving
- Staff Consortium
- April 22, 2024
As J’Ouvert 2024 approaches, the V.I. Taxicab Commission, in partnership with the V.I. Police Depart...
Three Schools in St. Croix District Shift to Remote Learning Due to Inclement Weather
- Staff Consortium
- April 21, 2024
The V.I. Dept. of Education has informed the public about operational changes in the St. Croix distr...
Plaskett Touts Legislative Achievements For VI, Warns Against Unrealistic Expectations Set By Lobbyists
- Staff Consortium
- April 20, 2024
V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, while acknowledging the “enormous dysfunction that’s goin...
Man in Custody After Shooting 33-Year-Old Woman to Death in St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- April 20, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A fatal shooting that took place Friday evening in St. Thomas has led to homicide charg...
BVI Electric Corporation's New Solar Program Promises 50 Percent Savings in Power Bills
- Staff Consortium
- April 20, 2024
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has launched STEP, a bid to expand the use of solar technol...
National Park Service Offers Paid Summer Jobs for Teens at Christiansted National Historic Site
- Staff Consortium
- April 19, 2024
The National Park Service is inviting local high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 to a...
LEPC Announces Grants For Substance Abuse, Violence Against Women, and Victim Assistance
- Staff Consortium
- April 19, 2024
The V.I. Law Enforcement Planning Commission has announced a suite of funding opportunities designed...
Tenant Attacks Maintenance Workers with Machete and Stun Gun During Routine Apartment Repairs on St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- April 19, 2024
ST. CROIX — A woman must contend with felony assault charges after she reportedly attacked a V.I. Ho...
Breaking news
Bryan Declares State of Emergency to Deal With WAPA Funding Crisis, as Utility Comes Under Pressure From Suppliers
- Janeka Simon
- April 22, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has declared a local state of emergency so that the government can pay som...
Watch: Bryan Calls For Urgent Funding for WAPA During Special Press Briefing
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 22, 2024
Last updated at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024: Following today's press briefing, Mr. Bry...
Majestik Estrada-Petersen Crowned 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Queen
- Janeka Simon
- April 21, 2024
As the countdown to Carnival moves into high gear on St. Thomas, the island’s female mas monarch has...
St. Croix Students Witness Historic Rocket Launch in Florida
- Staff Consortium
- April 20, 2024
A group of ambitious students from St. Croix Central High School, along with their Spanish teacher a...
VIGL Granted 1-Year Racino License, Setting Stage For Revitalized Horse Racing on St. Croix
- Janeka Simon
- April 19, 2024
“It’s a day that we’ve looked forward to for a long time….we’re cautiously optimistic,” said VIGL Op...
viNGN Pursues Pricing Overhaul Amid High Internet Costs
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 19, 2024
In a comprehensive update to members of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture...
Taste of St. Croix Dazzles with Elegant Flair, High Turnout, and Spread of Award-winning Dishes
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 19, 2024
Between 600 and 700 people attended this year's Taste of St. Croix at the Divi Casino on St. Croix's...
Members of Congress, Civil Rights Leaders Call on Biden’s DOJ to Reject Racist Insular Cases Doctrine
- Janeka Simon
- April 18, 2024
WASHINGTON — At a press conference held Wednesday on Capitol Hill, a coalition of elected officials,...
viNGN Hopeful That “Diaspora Link” Will Propel the USVI to National Telecommunication Relevance
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 18, 2024
The success of Diaspora Link via draft legislation first introduced in the House Energy & Commerce C...
New Transportation Hub Opens in St. Thomas Under Dowe's Dynamic Leadership
- Janeka Simon and Ernice Gilbert
- April 17, 2024
The latest project by the V.I. Port Authority to upgrade the travel experience in the territory, the...
U.S. Virgin Islands' Legislative Agenda Stymied in Washington, Lobbyists Say
- Janeka Simon
- April 17, 2024
“With partisanship running high in a divided Washington and a razor thin majority held by Republican...
Man and Woman in Their 20s Killed in Traffic Accident on Weymouth Rhymer Highway, St. Thomas
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2024
ST. THOMAS — A devastating car accident early Monday morning on Weymouth Rhymer Highway claimed the ...
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Matthew McClafferty Claims His Firm is Running Ponzi Scheme
- Janeka Simon
- April 16, 2024
Another lawsuit has been filed in the V.I. District Court against Matthew McClafferty, founder of pr...
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- Haley Tells VI GOP That America Won't Survive Another Trump Presidency...
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- Frett-Gregory Says It's 'Inappropriate' for Delegate to Congress to Sp...
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Three Schools in St. Croix District Shift to Remote Learning Due to Inclement Weather
- Staff Consortium
- April 21, 2024
The V.I. Dept. of Education has informed the public about operational changes in the St. Croix distr...
National Park Service Offers Paid Summer Jobs for Teens at Christiansted National Historic Site
- Staff Consortium
- April 19, 2024
The National Park Service is inviting local high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 to a...
The National Park Service is inviting local high ...
LEPC Announces Grants For Substance Abuse, Violence Against Women, and Victim Assistance
- Staff Consortium
- April 19, 2024
The V.I. Law Enforcement Planning Commission has announced a suite of funding opportunities designed...
The V.I. Law Enforcement Planning Commission has a...
"Unforeseen Circumstances" Leads to Rotational Outages Beginning Today, WAPA Says
- Staff Consortium
- April 16, 2024
The V.I. Water and Power Authority has announced that St. Croix will experience rotational power out...
The V.I. Water and Power Authority has announced t...
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Watch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden...
February 01, 2024 07:18 AMVIPD Executes Major Drug and Weapons Operation,...
January 24, 2024 08:46 PMScenes of St. Croix's 2024 Food Fair
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October 21, 2023 05:30 AMGovernment
Governor Bryan Nominates Gordon Rhea as USVI's New Attorney General
- Staff Consortium
- April 22, 2024
On Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held his second press conference of the day where he confirmed what had been whispered for the last week or so — ...
Watch: Bryan Calls For Urgent Funding for WAPA During Special Press Briefing
- Ernice Gilbert
- April 22, 2024
Last updated at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024: Following today's press briefing, Mr. Bryan told the Consortium that he had sought to call ...
Bill to Allow Virgin Islanders to Elect Attorney General Introduced in Senate
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 27, 2024
After the resignation of former attorney general Ariel Smith reignited the discussion about the parade of appointees who have cycled through the post ...
Loan Program Revival in April, Strong GERS Finances, and Havensight Mall Upgrades Announced
- Janeka Simon
- March 20, 2024
Government retirees will have to wait until next month to learn the full details of the highly anticipated loan program due to be restarted by the Gov...
Bryan Says AG's Office Isn't Only Gov't Arm That's Churned Leaders
- Janeka Simon
- March 19, 2024
Governor Albert Bryan on Monday said the dismissal of Attorney General Ariel Smith was predicated on "differences of approach," a response that lacked...
USVI PORTS HUB
Dowe at it Again: VIPA Cuts Ribbon on Gordon A....
- Elesha George
- June 26, 2022
The Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier Cargo Facility had its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Krause Lagoon, St. Croix, on Thursday, just ...
The Queen Mary II Makes Unscheduled Voyage to S...
- Staff Consortium
- April 02, 2022
The Queen Mary II will make an unscheduled visit to the Austin Monsanto Terminal on Saturday at 6 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m. “The USVI is open for b...
Watch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Docks at Cro...
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2022
Virgin Islands Welcomes Wonder of the Seas, Wor...
- Kyle Murphy
- March 23, 2022
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, docked for the first time in the Virgin Islands on Tuesday at the Austin “...
One of Royal Caribbean's Largest Cruise Ships M...
- Kyle Murphy
- January 06, 2022
ST. THOMAS — Royal Caribbean’s 1,138-foot long, 135-foot wide Odyssey of the Seas — one of Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ships — made its maiden vo...
Port Authority Announces Inaugural Visit from O...
- Staff Consortium
- December 24, 2021
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Odyssey of the Seas will make its inaugural call to St. Thomas on Wednesday, December 29, the V.I. Port Authority has an...
Business
viNGN Pursues Pricing Overhaul Amid High Internet Costs
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 19, 2024
In a comprehensive update to members of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture on the financial status of the V.I. Next Generati...
viNGN Unable to Pay $36 Million Loan, Battling Mounting Financial Challenges, CEO Says
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- April 17, 2024
The management of the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network does not believe they will be able to repay a loan worth some $36.8 million to the Public...
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Matthew McClafferty Claims His Firm is Running Ponzi Scheme
- Janeka Simon
- April 16, 2024
Another lawsuit has been filed in the V.I. District Court against Matthew McClafferty, founder of private equity firm Mac Private Equity Inc. who vehe...
Liberty VI Launches Fiber Network Construction in Baron Spot
- Staff Consortium
- April 12, 2024
ST. CROIX — Liberty VI has announced the commencement of a new fiber optic cable installation project at Estate Baron Spot in St. Croix, set to enhanc...
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Unity Festival in St. Thomas: The Countdown Begins
- Staff Consortium
- April 08, 2024
With just under a month to go, anticipation is building for the Unity Festival, set to transform the...
St. Croix to Witness Competition for Miss UVI T...
- Staff Consortium
- March 21, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands is gearing up for its prestigious Miss UVI Ambassadorial Co...
Watch: Scenes From the 2024 Saint Patrick's Day...
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2024
Legislative Push for Equal Festival Execution A...
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 14, 2024
A bill proposed by Senator Franklin Johnson aiming to bring parity to the execution of festivals acr...
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