…announced the launch of Operation Blue Skies, a one-time sandbag distribution effort set for August 21–23 to help residents prepare for hurricane season.
GEC’s stadium contract has now spanned 11 years, 24 change orders, and $32.3 million in spending—with lawmakers questioning a surprise $1.5M DPW payout, a December 25th completion date, and a contractor they say continues to under…
…loss, WTJX has frozen hiring and paused carnival parade broadcasts after receiving no Tourism support, prompting senators to propose a budget line item to preserve the tradition and ensure continued coverage
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with over 1,400 layoffs at the Dept. of Education, advancing a plan to shrink federal control—an effort supported by Gov. Bryan for its potential to ea…
…for 381 rounds, and a Jeep tied to his parents—later reported stolen—near the scene of the shooting; a building search uncovered more ammo and gun accessories.
…VIEDC Board approved 100% tax incentives for a $12M hotel project on St. Thomas hiring 150 people and an $11M boutique hotel on St. Croix creating 20 jobs, alongside new approvals for St. John Brewers, WWTS, and a management firm …
…detected 52 rounds in the JFK housing community, police arrested 20-year-old Marcos Gilbert, who now faces multiple firearm-related charges; he remains jailed on $30,000 bail pending his Advice of Rights hearing.
Recent shooting incidents which resulted in two fatalities on St. John have amplified calls for a stronger police presence territory-wide. These public appeals coincided with a manpower shortage in the St. Thomas/St. John district…
ICE took Castro into custody after agents discovered he reentered the U.S. without legal authorization; he admitted to entering through St. John last year and claimed to be a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis despite Dominican birth …