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JetBlue Announces New Direct Flights from San Juan to St. Croix as Part of Puerto Rico Expansion

GVI Faces $68 Million Shortfall as Expenses Outpace Revenue; Agencies Plan Aggressive Fee Collection

Territorial Health Fair Returns with Free Dental, Optometry, and Medical Screenings

GVI Faces $68 Million Shortfall as Expenses Outpace Revenue; Agencies Plan Aggressive Fee Collection

Nelcia Charlemagne
May 08, 2024

The Government of the Virgin Islands is currently some $68 million behind in forecasted revenues for...

Territorial Health Fair Returns with Free Dental, Optometry, and Medical Screenings

Janeka Simon
May 08, 2024

Next month, almost 300 healthcare professionals and support staff will be providing free services ac...

Tax Office Plans to Collect Millions in Delinquent Property Taxes, Hesitant to Auction Off Properties

Nelcia Charlemagne
May 08, 2024

During Tuesday’s Revenue Estimating Conference, tax assessor Ira Mills estimated that $61 million wi...

St. Thomas-born CEO Leads Backpack Healthcare in Securing $14 Million Funding

Janeka Simon
May 08, 2024

Backpack Healthcare is an online pediatric mental healthcare provider, founded by Hafeezah Muhammad,...

St. Thomas Man Arrested for Home Depot Theft in Grand Larceny Case

Staff Consortium
May 08, 2024

ST. THOMAS — A St. Thomas man, Larry Webbe, was arrested on charges of grand larceny and buying, rec...

Dept. of Education Announces Delayed Start for St. Thomas-St. John District Schools Due to Inclement Weather

Staff Consortium
May 08, 2024

The V.I. Dept. of Education has announced a delayed start for schools in the St. Thomas-St. John Dis...

Flood Alert Issued as Persistent Showers and Thunderstorms Loom Over U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Staff Consortium
May 08, 2024

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued an elevated to significant flood risk warning f...

$27 Million Allocated to USVI for High-Speed Internet Expansion

Ernice Gilbert
May 07, 2024

The territory is preparing to begin a process of mapping out the homes and businesses that lack a hi...

Law Enforcement Officer Faces Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend During J'Ouvert

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

ST. THOMAS — A man who allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and took her vehicle without her permissio...

UVI Launches Job Readiness Summer Program in Collaboration with Cruzan Rum and V.I. Department of Labor

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the launch of its Job Readiness Summer Program, ...

Dates for Property Tax Auction Sale Announced

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has announced the schedule for real property tax auction sales...

Roach Attends NAIC Southeastern Zone Business Meeting

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach left the territory on Monday to participate in the National As...

St. Croix Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy After Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine Through St. Croix Airport

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

ST. CROIX — Edward Saldana, 37, of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy charge, as ann...

JetBlue Announces New Direct Flights from San Juan to St. Croix as Part of Puerto Rico Expansion

Ernice Gilbert
May 08, 2024

JetBlue today announced a significant network expansion in Puerto Rico, introducing six new destinat...

Governor’s Cup Winner Calls For BVI Government To Follow USVI Lead, Invest In World-Class Horse Racing Track

Janeka Simon
May 07, 2024

“Now is about time we invest in our own selves,” said Lesmore Smith, whose horse “Ghostinyou” snatch...

Estate of Man Who Died in St. Thomas Jail Sues BOC Officials For “Deliberate Indifference” To Hemophiliac’s Medical Needs

Staff Consortium
May 06, 2024

On Wednesday May 4 2022, Craig Vanausdal was arrested at the Cyril E. King airport, after local offi...

Public Cannot Know Who Was Paid For Work on Festivals in BVI, Says Premier Wheatley

Staff Consortium
May 06, 2024

The names of individuals and businesses who worked on national festivals in the British Virgin islan...

Thunderstorms Roil USVI, Triggering Massive Territory-Wide Flooding

Staff Consortium
May 04, 2024

Thunderstorms, which the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico had alerted would impact ...

Pictures of St. Thomas Carnival Jouvert Morning

Staff Consortium
May 03, 2024

Thousands of Virgin Islanders and visitors had yet another safe and memorable jouvert morning experi...

Watch: R. City, Fresh From Grammy Win, Welcomed Home With Water Salute, Gifts

Staff Consortium
May 02, 2024

Passengers Disappearing From Cruise Ship Calls In BVI Prompting Illegal Immigration Concerns

Janeka Simon
May 01, 2024

The Government of the British Virgin Islands has issued a public bulletin appealing for assistance i...

Donoe Project Stalls, Cost Jumps from $58 Million to $105 Million After Contractor, VIHA Sever Ties

Janeka Simon
April 30, 2024

A new contractor has been chosen to resume work on the stalled Donoe Estates public housing project,...

Carnival Village Opens with Tribute to Music Educator Malvern Gumbs

Janeka Simon
April 30, 2024

With the official opening of Carnival Village on Monday night, festivities on St. Thomas have kicked...

Wonder of the Seas to Dock at Crown Bay for St. Thomas Food Fair

Staff Consortium
April 30, 2024

ST. THOMAS — Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ship, will make...

Stalled Funds Threaten Dialysis Care on St. Croix as Hurricane Season Approaches

Janeka Simon
April 29, 2024

Another cohort of people impacted by the government's ongoing inability to disburse funds in a timel...

As Vendor Debts Mount, Bryan Assures Payments Are Coming

Janeka Simon
April 29, 2024

Amidst the flurry of activity this week to stabilize the finances of the Water and Power Authority s...

Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and a

Politics

Javan James Won't Seek Reelection, Opts for Academic Pursuit

Opinion

Op-Ed: VIPA Leads USVI into Economic Future with Airport Transformatio...

Opinion: Pushing for Systemic Change in the Territory, Starting With t...

Delegate Plaskett's Vision: A Resilient and Prosperous Future for the ...

First Lady Yolanda Bryan Shares Her Personal Journey with Diabetes and...

A New Soca Dynasty: Black Empire's EP Signals a Musical Revolution in ...

Opinion: How a Tragic Airline Accident on St. Thomas Led to the Most P...

Op-Ed: Give Jackie her Jacket - An Analysis of the Delegate to Congres...

Editorial: Former Sen. Sarauw Reflects on 175th Emancipation Celebrati...

Time for Action: In Editorial, Bryan Calls on Senate to Approve Land S...

Children First: Let's Make St. John's Dream School a Reality...

Community Center

Dept. of Education Announces Delayed Start for St. Thomas-St. John District Schools Due to Inclement Weather

Staff Consortium
May 08, 2024

The V.I. Dept. of Education has announced a delayed start for schools in the St. Thomas-St. John Dis...

UVI Launches Job Readiness Summer Program in Collaboration with Cruzan Rum and V.I. Department of Labor

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the launch of its Job Readiness Summer Program, ...

The University of the Virgin Islands has announce...

Dates for Property Tax Auction Sale Announced

Staff Consortium
May 07, 2024

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has announced the schedule for real property tax auction sales...

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has announce...

Watch: R. City, Fresh From Grammy Win, Welcomed Home With Water Salute, Gifts

Staff Consortium
May 02, 2024

Vic Videos

Watch: A New VI Anthem: HOME

Watch: World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden...

February 01, 2024 07:18 AM

VIPD Executes Major Drug and Weapons Operation,...

January 24, 2024 08:46 PM

Scenes of St. Croix's 2024 Food Fair

January 17, 2024 06:50 AM

First New Hotel in USVI in 30 Years Breaks Grou...

October 21, 2023 05:30 AM

Government

Tax Office Plans to Collect Millions in Delinquent Property Taxes, Hesitant to Auction Off Properties

Nelcia Charlemagne
May 08, 2024

During Tuesday’s Revenue Estimating Conference, tax assessor Ira Mills estimated that $61 million will be collected in property taxes this financial y...

GVI Faces $68 Million Shortfall as Expenses Outpace Revenue; Agencies Plan Aggressive Fee Collection

Nelcia Charlemagne
May 08, 2024

The Government of the Virgin Islands is currently some $68 million behind in forecasted revenues for the 2024 financial year to date, according to Fin...

Stalled Funds Threaten Dialysis Care on St. Croix as Hurricane Season Approaches

Janeka Simon
April 29, 2024

Another cohort of people impacted by the government's ongoing inability to disburse funds in a timely manner is now speaking out. “Please release th...

As Vendor Debts Mount, Bryan Assures Payments Are Coming

Janeka Simon
April 29, 2024

Amidst the flurry of activity this week to stabilize the finances of the Water and Power Authority sufficiently to stave off immediate threats to St. ...

Senate Struggles to Assert Independence From Bryan, Admits Electric Bills Must be Paid

Ernice Gilbert
April 24, 2024

Members of the 35th Legislature on Tuesday held a press conference at the Earl B. Ottley Legislative chambers, an event meant to show a united, strong...

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

St. Thomas-born CEO Leads Backpack Healthcare in Securing $14 Million Funding

Janeka Simon
May 08, 2024

Backpack Healthcare is an online pediatric mental healthcare provider, founded by Hafeezah Muhammad, its St. Thomas-born CEO. According to the compa...

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...

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