ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has signed into a law a bill sponsored by veteran Senator Terrence "Positive" Nelson -- an act establishing judicial procedures for stalking victims and redefines terms relating to the crime of …
…my cabinet is a matter of public record. - Governor Kenneth Mapp. ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has vetoed section 9 of bill No. 31-0149, a amendment proposed by Senator Myron Jackson and supported by Democrats, that took aw…
ST. CROIX -- In a small room located at the Department of Justice in Castle Coakley, journalists gathered for an announcement that had already rocked the territory: the arrest of former Governor John P. de Jongh (and Julito Franci…
ST. CROIX -- Acting Attorney General Claude Walker has announced the arrest of Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. and Julito Francis, former director of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority at a press conference at the Dept. of…
ST. THOMAS -- On July 2, Governor Kenneth Mapp, fresh from a whirlwind trip spanning Washington to New York, said at a press conference here that it was of utmost importance to his administration that the police force has its own …
ST. THOMAS -- Legislation Governor Kenneth Mapp says will increase the amount of interest the government yields on its deposits has been forwarded to the 31st Legislature, according to a press release Government House issued on Fr…
ST. CROIX -- As summer comes to an end, local Soca sensation Rudylive and M&Z Promotions, along with Neighborhood Pharmacy have partnered to put on what is being dubbed as one of the most memorable events this summer, according to…
ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp on Friday submitted legislation to the Senate that seeks to expand the Agriculture Revolving Fund and increase the Hotel Room Occupancy and the Time-Share Estate (occupancy) taxes from 10 percen…
ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp on Friday submitted legislation to the 31st Legislature calling for a new fleet of emergency vehicles for the territory's first responder and law enforcement agencies, contending that it remains…
ST. THOMAS – The U.S. Treasury Department and the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) today announced that the Virgin Islands has received $4,345,555 in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds to hel…
ST. THOMAS -- The Department of Tourism will host the annual Inter-Island Junior Tourism Commissioner Competition here on Friday, according to a press release DOT issued on Thursday. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Dep…
ST. CROIX -- Carlos Robles, commissioner of the Department of Agriculture met with farmers, business owners and concerned citizens at UVI's Great Hall Wednesday night to give an update on the drought situation and the government's…
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