77°FViya’s Job Cuts Spark Backlash as Lawmakers Question Outsourcing and Tax Implications
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
Senators sharply criticized Geraldine Pitt, chief executive officer of Viya, during her appearance b...
VI Government Regains Control of Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack, Paving Way for Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands has officially regaine...
Economist Calls for Gross Receipts Tax Reform and Lower Tax Incentives; Wayne Biggs Defends Current Model
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
A difference of opinion on the efficacy of the territory’s tax incentives arose when the Committee o...
RTPark to Host Catalyst Fund Business Loan Summit for USVI Entrepreneurs
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
Business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands will have an opportunity to explore financial resources a...
Rezoning Requests in Estate Smith Bay Gain Senate Support for Housing and Office Developments
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
Rezoning requests for two neighboring properties in Estate Smith Bay received the support of the Com...
Ky-Mani Marley to Headline UVI’s RCA Sessions in Concert Supporting Reichhold Center Rebuilding
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
The University of the Virgin Islands' Reichhold Center for the Arts (RCA) is set to host an electrif...
dECOlonial Feelin Symposium to Bring Art, Activism, and Scholarship to St. Croix in March 8-10
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
A multidisciplinary symposium dedicated to exploring the Virgin Islands through artistic and scholar...
Governor Bryan, Premier Wheatley Set for High-Stakes Talks on Yacht Fee Increases Friday
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
A high-level meeting between the leaders of the neighboring Virgin Islands territories is set for th...
Caribbean Nations Brace for Fallout from U.S. Crackdown on Cuban Medical Missions
- Janeka Simon
- March 03, 2025
Caribbean nations were left reeling from a recent State Department announcement that “an existing Cu...
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Warns Against Imposter Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, running from March 2-8, 2025, the U.S. Postal Inspecti...
USVI Animal Shelters at Risk as Government Fails to Execute Contracts and Release Funds
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
Animal welfare organizations across the U.S. Virgin Islands are facing an uncertain future due to th...
St. Thomas Man Arrested for Drug Possession with Minor Son in Passenger Seat
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
ST. THOMAS — A routine intelligence operation by the V.I. Police Department's Intel Unit led to the ...
Michelle Smith’s Strong Relay Leg Propels Georgia to SEC 4x400m Title
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
Michelle Smith, a standout freshman at the University of Georgia, played a key role in securing vict...
Economist Proposes WAPA Privatization Amid Financial Crisis; Clifford Joseph Opposes, Claims It’s a Nonprofit
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
“WAPA is not run professionally, and the best alternative is to put it in private hands.” That was t...
Bryan Aligns with Trump on Immigration, Deregulation, Education, and Transgender Sports Policies
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed support for several key policies championed by President Don...
USVI Cemeteries Near Capacity, Public Works Pushes for Expansion and Burial Alternatives
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
Solutions to the rapidly dwindling available space within the territory’s cemeteries remain a priori...
St. Thomas Pastor Arrested on Child Abuse and Unlawful Sexual Contact Charges
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 01, 2025
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 63-year-old Lawre...
Waste Management Authority Proposes $360 Annual Garbage Collection Fee to Be Added to Property Taxes
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
The V.I. Waste Management Authority has announced its intention to charge an annual fee of $360 to e...
WICO Chooses Joseph Boschulte as CEO, Governor Yet to Choose New Tourism Commissioner
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
The West Indian Company board, during a meeting on Friday, selected Tourism Commissioner Joseph Bosc...
Bryan Working with Trump Administration to Transfer Criminal Illegal Immigrants from USVI Prisons
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has aligned with the Trump administration in seeking the transfer of crimi...
WAPA Selects Itron, Company Behind Failed AMI Metering Project, for $30 Million Replacement Contract
- Janeka Simon
- February 27, 2025
During Thursday's meeting of the V.I. Water and Power Authority's governing board, members voted to ...
Severe Cash Shortages, Delayed Vendor Payments, Overcrowded ER: USVI Hospitals Face Operational Crisis
- Janeka Simon
- February 27, 2025
The territory's ongoing failure to adequately fund its public healthcare facilities is fueling a bud...
V.I. Education Officials Concerned as Critical Funding is Stalled Under Trump’s New Reimbursement Model
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has introduced a major policy shift in how states and territories, ...
Lawfirm Representing 22-Month-Old Tamir Lake’s Family Seeks $2.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 26, 2025
The legal battle over the tragic death of 22-month-old Tamir Lake has intensified, as attorneys repr...
Unauthorized Gov't Vehicle Use is "Out of Control"; Lawmakers Demand Enforcement, Consequences for Violators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- February 25, 2025
Last updated on Tues. Jan. 25, 2025 at 10:08 a.m. “Twenty-four-seven, you're seeing government vehi...
Lawmakers Seek Stronger Penalties for Construction Delays Amid Paul E. Joseph Stadium Setbacks
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- February 25, 2025
Continued delays associated with the construction of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium in St. Croix have le...
Bryan Aligns with Trump on Immigration, Deregulation, Education, and Transgender Sports Policies
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed support for several key policies championed by President Don...
USVI Cemeteries Near Capacity, Public Works Pushes for Expansion and Burial Alternatives
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
Solutions to the rapidly dwindling available space within the territory’s cemeteries remain a priori...
St. Thomas Pastor Arrested on Child Abuse and Unlawful Sexual Contact Charges
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 01, 2025
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 63-year-old Lawre...
Waste Management Authority Proposes $360 Annual Garbage Collection Fee to Be Added to Property Taxes
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
The V.I. Waste Management Authority has announced its intention to charge an annual fee of $360 to e...
WICO Chooses Joseph Boschulte as CEO, Governor Yet to Choose New Tourism Commissioner
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
The West Indian Company board, during a meeting on Friday, selected Tourism Commissioner Joseph Bosc...
Bryan Working with Trump Administration to Transfer Criminal Illegal Immigrants from USVI Prisons
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has aligned with the Trump administration in seeking the transfer of crimi...
WAPA Selects Itron, Company Behind Failed AMI Metering Project, for $30 Million Replacement Contract
- Janeka Simon
- February 27, 2025
During Thursday's meeting of the V.I. Water and Power Authority's governing board, members voted to ...
Severe Cash Shortages, Delayed Vendor Payments, Overcrowded ER: USVI Hospitals Face Operational Crisis
- Janeka Simon
- February 27, 2025
The territory's ongoing failure to adequately fund its public healthcare facilities is fueling a bud...
V.I. Education Officials Concerned as Critical Funding is Stalled Under Trump’s New Reimbursement Model
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has introduced a major policy shift in how states and territories, ...
Lawfirm Representing 22-Month-Old Tamir Lake’s Family Seeks $2.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 26, 2025
The legal battle over the tragic death of 22-month-old Tamir Lake has intensified, as attorneys repr...
Unauthorized Gov't Vehicle Use is "Out of Control"; Lawmakers Demand Enforcement, Consequences for Violators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- February 25, 2025
Last updated on Tues. Jan. 25, 2025 at 10:08 a.m. “Twenty-four-seven, you're seeing government vehi...
Lawmakers Seek Stronger Penalties for Construction Delays Amid Paul E. Joseph Stadium Setbacks
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- February 25, 2025
Continued delays associated with the construction of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium in St. Croix have le...
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U.S. Postal Inspection Service Warns Against Imposter Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, running from March 2-8, 2025, the U.S. Postal Inspecti...
USVI Animal Shelters at Risk as Government Fails to Execute Contracts and Release Funds
- Staff Consortium
- March 03, 2025
Animal welfare organizations across the U.S. Virgin Islands are facing an uncertain future due to th...
Animal welfare organizations across the U.S. Virgi...
Air Force Outreach in USVI Includes Live Music, School Visits, and Career Opportunities
- Staff Consortium
- March 01, 2025
The 333rd Recruiting Squadron, headquartered at Patrick Space Force Base in Satellite Beach, Florida...
The 333rd Recruiting Squadron, headquartered at Pa...
Air Force Outreach in USVI Includes Live Music, School Visits, and Career Opportunities
- Staff Consortium
- March 01, 2025
The 333rd Recruiting Squadron, headquartered at Patrick Space Force Base in Satellite Beach, Florida...
The 333rd Recruiting Squadron, headquartered at Pa...
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Bryan Aligns with Trump on Immigration, Deregulation, Education, and Transgender Sports Policies
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed support for several key policies championed by President Donald Trump, emphasizing areas where their views ali...
Territory Struggles With 1 Million Tire Disposal Backlog Amid Funding Delays
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
As of February, 2025, there were approximately 1 million tires awaiting disposal in the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, the Waste Management Authority s...
USVI Cemeteries Near Capacity, Public Works Pushes for Expansion and Burial Alternatives
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
Solutions to the rapidly dwindling available space within the territory’s cemeteries remain a priority for the Department of Public Works, stated Comm...
Waste Management Authority Proposes $360 Annual Garbage Collection Fee to Be Added to Property Taxes
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
The V.I. Waste Management Authority has announced its intention to charge an annual fee of $360 to each household to generate funds for the collection...
Bryan Working with Trump Administration to Transfer Criminal Illegal Immigrants from USVI Prisons
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has aligned with the Trump administration in seeking the transfer of criminal illegal immigrants from the territory’s prison...
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...
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Viya’s Job Cuts Spark Backlash as Lawmakers Question Outsourcing and Tax Implications
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 04, 2025
Senators sharply criticized Geraldine Pitt, chief executive officer of Viya, during her appearance before the Committee of the Whole on Monday. While ...
RTPark to Host Catalyst Fund Business Loan Summit for USVI Entrepreneurs
- Staff Consortium
- March 04, 2025
Business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands will have an opportunity to explore financial resources and strategies for growth at the upcoming Virgin Is...
BVI Calls for Dialogue as USVI Weighs Tariffs in Growing Trade Dispute; Gittens Responds to Bryan
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
The British Virgin Islands government has responded to rising tensions with the U.S. Virgin Islands over proposed fee increases on USVI charter yachts...
Bryan to Appeal Directly to Trump If Necessary in BVI-USVI Trade Dispute, Blasts Gittens For Weakening USVI Position
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 28, 2025
Following the abrupt cancellation of a scheduled meeting between the 36th Legislature and Bryan administration officials regarding the ongoing trade d...
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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...
Back-to-Back Champion: Lady Mac Retains St. Cro...
- Janeka Simon
- December 28, 2024
Ten calypsonians took the stage on Friday night, each vying for the title of Monarch for St. Croix's...
Crucian Christmas Festival Kicks Off with Pageants
- Staff Consortium
- December 26, 2024
With Christmas Day now in the rearview mirror, the Crucian Christmas Festival takes center stage, ki...
Small Island Fete and Sunny Side Up Bring Decem...
- Staff Consortium
- December 18, 2024
Two electrifying events bring non-stop entertainment to St. Croix this December: ‘Small Island Fete’...
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