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Community Center
V.I. Broadband Office Seeks Proposals for $25 Million in BEAD Grant Funding
…to bolster digital equity and accelerate broadband access and education throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. Eligible projects will align with one of three specific focus areas, as outlined in the Notices of Funding Opportunity (NO…
Community Center
Captain America Star Anthony Mackie Surprises Virgin Islands Students with Movie Screening and Inspiring Message
…Among the films previously sponsored by the Foundation for educational or cultural enrichment are The Butler, Hidden Figures, and Bob Marley: One Love. In his remarks, Clenance also acknowledged the work of John Wheatley and Lauri…
Education
Evan Fahie Wins 52nd Territorial Spelling Bee, Set to Represent USVI at Scripps Nationals
The V.I. Department of Education has officially announced and congratulated the winners of the 52nd Annual Territorial Spelling Bee, recognizing their impressive linguistic talents and dedication to academic excellence. This highl…
Economy
Vialet Criticizes Monetary Payments to Student Employees in JAG Program; Says Financial Incentives Don’t Foster Long-Term Motivation
Senator Kurt Vialet, chair of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, has criticised the Department of Labor for “offering extrinsic motivation” to students who participate in the Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) pr…
Economy
USVI Faces Skilled Labor Shortages as Immigration Crackdown Affects Workforce
…Senator Hubert Frederick during Friday’s meeting of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development. “I need to know what's in place to cover the shortages. They shouldn't be working anyway. We're aware of that, but the point…
Federal
Trump Cuts Federal Funding to Schools with Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates; USVI Unaffected
…The executive order specifically bars federal funds from supporting educational institutions—ranging from elementary schools to universities—that mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for in-person education. It directs the Department of …
Government
Governor Bryan Grants Clemency to Eight Individuals, Citing Rehabilitation and Reintegration
…has maintained a clean record for 43 years, completing multiple educational and rehabilitative programs. Carl E. Simon, 64, sentenced to life without parole in 1995, has completed numerous certification programs and maintained a c…
Education
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Honorary Degree at UVI
…deliver her remarks, reflecting on her journey, the significance of education, and the importance of public service. After her speech, Chairman Henry Smock and President Safiya George formally awarded Justice Jackson the honorary …
Federal
Man Arrested on Gun Charges in St. Thomas Now in ICE Custody as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies
…all government employees, including those in the Department of Education and local law enforcement, not to cooperate with ICE enforcement efforts. Governor Bryan’s directive, issued on January 29, 2025, stressed that immigration e…
Federal
Governor Bryan Defies Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Federal Repercussions Possible
…all government employees, including those in the Department of Education and local law enforcement, not to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within the territory. This guidance, through an officia…
Federal
Bryan, Plaskett Raise Concerns Over Trump's Federal Funding Pause – SNAP, Medicare, and Other Personal Assistance Not Impacted
…financial assistance is vital for programs in housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and disaster recovery, and any disruption could create hardships for individuals and families. "Like many leaders across the nation, I a…