Gov. Bryan says outdated laws stopped a $130M St. John project despite prior approvals, accusing lawmakers of clinging to half-century-old rules. Senate President Potter counters that the law is unambiguous and requires adherence …
Erin is forecast to strengthen quickly over 29–30°C waters. While no USVI/PR watches, expect rainbands, rough seas, and rip currents. Operation Blue Skies sandbags end Saturday at fire stations; AFN and seniors will receive delive…
…services, public works, and other agencies, has advanced sandbag distribution to August 14–16 for most residents, with special provisions for vulnerable groups, as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the USVI.
Seven USVI students completed elite training at Space Camp 2025 in Alabama, thanks to full scholarships from CFVI and RapierMed, participating in advanced simulations, aviation drills, and leadership exercises that inspired future…
From her Pan Am days to her rise as Tourism Director and Assistant Commissioner, Claire Roker’s lifelong dedication was celebrated as VIPA dedicated the St. Croix port visitor center in her name, fulfilling a law passed unanimousl…
With the Ann E. Abramson Facility delayed by 508 days and extra costs added, VIPA also extended Frasca’s P3 airport contract to late 2025 and approved marine structural designs, as Frederiksted’s redevelopment proposal raised stak…
Over two years after DOJ promised a St. Croix morgue, delays persist. With autopsy transport costs to St. Thomas nearing $2,000 per case, officials now plan to install the long-purchased modular unit at the Toro site by August—des…
…the V.I. Superior Court, the lawsuit by Titan Insurance and Julian West alleges that Baker Magras used false claims and market pressure to block competition, raising concerns over limited consumer choice and small business access …
With 83% of 8th-graders on St. Croix below math proficiency and 71.9% of 4th-graders in St. Thomas–St. John reading below grade level, the board is calling for a unified government response and immediate action to meet students’ f…
…in the USVI slowed to 7.1% in 2024, down from 8.4% in 2023 but still more than twice the U.S. average of 2.9%. St. Thomas saw the highest rate at 9.6%, with rising costs in education, food, housing, and communication driving the i…
…increase for FY 2026, citing an urgent need to hire enforcement staff and address illegal operators. Lawmakers questioned the lack of job postings and concrete action plans
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