77°FShabba Ranks and Kes to Headline 73rd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village Nights; Full Lineup Revealed
- Staff Consortium
- March 25, 2025
The V.I. Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has officially released the performance lin...
“No Such Thing as Can’t”: Dr. Lisa Adams on Her Rise from St. Croix to National Optical Franchise Owner
- Janeka Simon
- March 25, 2025
Young women who are aspiring to careers in healthcare or as an entrepreneur “should be prepared to w...
Come Out to Impress in Your Best 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s Look for DOH’s Throwback Party
- Staff Consortium
- March 25, 2025
The V.I. Department of Health’s Physical Activity Employee Resource Group (PAERG) is bringing the co...
St. Croix Man Charged With Kidnapping for Rape, Remains in Custody on $150K Bail
- Staff Consortium
- March 25, 2025
ST. CROIX — A 21-year-old man is facing serious criminal charges after police say he kidnapped and s...
WAPA Proposes Increases to Street Lighting Funding, Customer Fees Amid Financial Shortfall
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 25, 2025
The V.I. Water and Power Authority is seeking legislative support for a series of proposed fee and f...
With 29% of WAPA Bills Estimated, Senators Call for Immediate Action and Alternatives Like Prepaid Billing
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 25, 2025
Deficient meters, estimated bills, and back billing, sometimes to the tune of thousands of dollars, ...
WAPA Yet to Pay $2.8M Owed to PSC, Says It May Seek Senate Help for Funds
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 25, 2025
The V.I. Water and Power Authority has failed to pay its 2024 assessment fee to the Public Services ...
REAL ID Rollout in USVI Still Pending as TSA Programming Continues
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced a delay in the issuance of newly designed REAL ID-co...
Bryan Outlines Next Steps for Racetrack Reopening in St. Croix After VIGL Settlement
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
The government of the Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall “Doc” James...
Rose-Anne Farrington Reflects on Public Relationship with Governor Bryan, Parenthood, and Professional Growth During Live With Laura Show
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
ST. CROIX — Rose-Anne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner at the V.I. Department of Tourism and partner ...
CAHS and IEKHS Queens Present Student Platforms to V.I. Board of Education
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
On Friday, two school pageant winners got the opportunity to present their platforms to members of t...
Immigration Enforcement Ongoing as Dominican National Apprehended After Arriving on St. John
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
ST. JOHN — Last week, Marine Interdiction Agents of the Customs and Border Protection Air Marine Ope...
Visa Complications Prevent VI Athlete Malique Smith From Competing at World Indoor Championships in China
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
Malique Smith, a talented sprinter from the U.S. Virgin Islands, was unable to participate in the pr...
Crucian Festival Vendors Await Payment Months Later, Prompting Legislative Outcry
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 25, 2025
Even as the V.I. Department of Tourism, carnival bands, musicians, vendors, and revelers alike are a...
St. Croix Native and 39-Year Postal Veteran David Stevens to Be Sworn in as St. Thomas Postmaster
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service will officially recognize David O. Stevens as the new Postmaster of St. Thom...
CBP Says Immigration Law Applies Fully in USVI; IDs, Permits Don’t Prevent Arrest
- Janeka Simon
- March 24, 2025
People who are in the territory without legal authorization to be in the United States will face det...
Breaking news
Plaskett’s Attorney Slams Epstein-Linked Lawsuit as ‘Baseless’ Following Court Decision to Proceed
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
Following a federal court ruling allowing certain claims to proceed against Delegate to Congress Sta...
Bryan Proposes 20 Percent Airbnb Tax to Tackle USVI Housing Shortage and Boost Hotel Occupancy
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 23, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. used the 2025 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference as a platform to propos...
Trump to Revoke Legal Status for Haitians and Latin American Migrants in CHNV Program
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
The legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants is set to be revoke...
Bryan Calls for Internet Sales Tax, Warns Retail Trade in USVI “Is Dying”
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
“I don't expect that we're going to have a problem with revenue for the next 10 to 15 years. The pro...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
Good Hope Country Day Students Head to NASA HUNCH Finals After Developing Sensor to Track Astronaut Hydration
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Two students from Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) have earned a prestigious opportunity to pres...
Evan Fahie Wins 52nd Territorial Spelling Bee, Set to Represent USVI at Scripps Nationals
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
The V.I. Department of Education has officially announced and congratulated the winners of the 52nd ...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, Stirring Debate Across the Nation
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday put pen to paper, signing an executive order t...
Bill Seeks Higher Road Taxes for Motorists, Shifts to Annual Fee While Exempting Taxi Operators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
A bill seeking to increase the highway user tax has been held in the Committee on Budget, Appropriat...
Murder Suspect Extradited to St. Thomas After Turning Himself in to BVI Authorities
- Staff Consortium
- March 19, 2025
ST. CROIX — Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been e...
St. Croix Native and 39-Year Postal Veteran David Stevens to Be Sworn in as St. Thomas Postmaster
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service will officially recognize David O. Stevens as the new Postmaster of St. Thom...
CBP Says Immigration Law Applies Fully in USVI; IDs, Permits Don’t Prevent Arrest
- Janeka Simon
- March 24, 2025
People who are in the territory without legal authorization to be in the United States will face det...
Breaking news
Plaskett’s Attorney Slams Epstein-Linked Lawsuit as ‘Baseless’ Following Court Decision to Proceed
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
Following a federal court ruling allowing certain claims to proceed against Delegate to Congress Sta...
Bryan Proposes 20 Percent Airbnb Tax to Tackle USVI Housing Shortage and Boost Hotel Occupancy
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 23, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. used the 2025 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference as a platform to propos...
Trump to Revoke Legal Status for Haitians and Latin American Migrants in CHNV Program
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
The legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants is set to be revoke...
Bryan Calls for Internet Sales Tax, Warns Retail Trade in USVI “Is Dying”
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
“I don't expect that we're going to have a problem with revenue for the next 10 to 15 years. The pro...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
Good Hope Country Day Students Head to NASA HUNCH Finals After Developing Sensor to Track Astronaut Hydration
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Two students from Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) have earned a prestigious opportunity to pres...
Evan Fahie Wins 52nd Territorial Spelling Bee, Set to Represent USVI at Scripps Nationals
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
The V.I. Department of Education has officially announced and congratulated the winners of the 52nd ...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, Stirring Debate Across the Nation
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday put pen to paper, signing an executive order t...
Bill Seeks Higher Road Taxes for Motorists, Shifts to Annual Fee While Exempting Taxi Operators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
A bill seeking to increase the highway user tax has been held in the Committee on Budget, Appropriat...
Murder Suspect Extradited to St. Thomas After Turning Himself in to BVI Authorities
- Staff Consortium
- March 19, 2025
ST. CROIX — Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been e...
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‘Blessed to Hoop’ Basketball Camp Coming to St. Croix April 7–10, Free Registration Open to Local Youth
- Staff Consortium
- March 25, 2025
ST. CROIX — Supatrakz Intl, OTF Entertainment, and Positive Guidance are teaming up to present the “...
Rose-Anne Farrington Reflects on Public Relationship with Governor Bryan, Parenthood, and Professional Growth During Live With Laura Show
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
ST. CROIX — Rose-Anne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner at the V.I. Department of Tourism and partner ...
ST. CROIX — Rose-Anne Farrington, Deputy Commissio...
Pearl B. Larsen Remains Closed For Ongoing Repairs to Water System
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
A statement from the V.I. Department of Education indicates that the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School w...
A statement from the V.I. Department of Education ...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil cl...
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REAL ID Rollout in USVI Still Pending as TSA Programming Continues
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced a delay in the issuance of newly designed REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards...
VI DOJ Staff Complete Specialized National Training in Trial and Investigative Skills
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
The V.I. Department of Justice has completed a rigorous, two-island training program led by the National Attorneys General Training and Research Insti...
Fired Taxicab Commission Director Sues, Claims Board Member Was Illegitimate, Making Her Termination Void
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Former Executive Director of the Taxicab Commission, Vernice Gumbs, is challenging her termination in court, alleging that the commission's board was ...
Social Security Administration Acts on Records of Beneficiaries Aged 100 and Older
- Staff Consortium
- March 06, 2025
The Social Security Administration on Thursday announced what it deemed substantial progress in resolving discrepancies involving beneficiary records,...
Governor Defends WICO’s Autonomy; Senate Majority Leader Warns Against Circumventing Law in CEO Pick
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 05, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday described the West Indian Company as a government-owned private entity amid rising debate over the board’s sele...
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...
Business
“No Such Thing as Can’t”: Dr. Lisa Adams on Her Rise from St. Croix to National Optical Franchise Owner
- Janeka Simon
- March 25, 2025
Young women who are aspiring to careers in healthcare or as an entrepreneur “should be prepared to work hard,” said Dr. Lisa Adams-Mahepath, co-owner ...
Popular Announces Retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Names Darren Vanterpool as New Division Manager for Virgin Islands Region
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
Banco Popular has announced the upcoming retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Division Manager for the Virgin Islands Region, effective March 31, 2025, afte...
USVI Marine Charter Operators Should Expect Higher BVI Fees, Roach Says
- Janeka Simon
- March 18, 2025
Marine charter companies in the USVI should prepare to pay more to take passengers to the BVI, said Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach during Tuesday'...
BVI Premier “Willing to Make Some Concessions” Amid Dispute Over Charter Boat Fees
- Janeka Simon
- March 17, 2025
BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is “willing to make some concessions” as he seeks to defuse tensions with the USVI over fees for non-BVI based charte...
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Come Out to Impress in Your Best 70s, 80s, 90s,...
- Staff Consortium
- March 25, 2025
The V.I. Department of Health’s Physical Activity Employee Resource Group (PAERG) is bringing the co...
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...
Buju's Long Walk to Freedom Tour Comes to USVI
- Staff Consortium
- February 13, 2025
Reggae legend Buju Banton, who has been globetrotting following his release from prison in December ...
Black Empire Wins Inaugural Virgin Islands Band...
- Janeka Simon
- December 30, 2024
The first ever Virgin Islands Band Clash celebrated the territory's rich live band culture on Saturd...
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