…calls, hotel occupancy, and global branding, fueled by new flights, strong media exposure, cultural events, and accolades that reinforce the territory’s Caribbean appeal.
VITEMA and FEMA concluded a two-week Capstone Exercise focused on hurricane preparedness, testing unified command strategies, emergency response, and critical services coordination through a simulated Category 3 storm impacting al…
With $30 million already over a 10-year span and new funding request, senators were incensed by the no-show of key government officials at a hearing on the Paul E. Joseph Stadium, prompting subpoenas and calls for transparency, ac…
…approval, Jah’niqua’s Law moves forward, mandating financial restitution from convicted offenders to children of victims killed or permanently disabled in DUI or reckless driving incidents.
Senators advanced a lease with NOAA to boost weather forecasting and emergency communications, while the Caribbean Buzz lease for St. John’s medevac helipad drew concern over the lack of formal healthcare partnerships and long-ter…
Wreath-laying ceremonies in Christiansted, Cruz Bay, and Charlotte Amalie will begin at 9 a.m. on May 26, reflecting a nationwide tradition rooted in the Civil War era. U.S. flags will return to full-staff at noon to honor continu…
…Board will consider parole for over two dozen inmates across four states and the territory from June 2–10. Public testimony must be submitted in writing or by request to testify no later than May 31, the board announced.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday grappled with a high-stakes challenge to the Trump administration’s executive order on birthright citizenship in a set of consolidated cases: Trump v. CASA, Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New …
…package seeks to make Trump-era cuts permanent while offsetting costs through deep reductions to SNAP, Medicaid, and CFPB funding—drawing criticism from Democrats and moderates who warn of increased poverty and food insecurity.
Governor Bryan’s nominees advanced after expressing strong commitments to education reform at UVI, contractor oversight, and banking modernization aimed at expanding financial access and public accountability.
…are now drought-free, with saturated soils and overflowing streams—but farmers face delays, erosion, and rising management costs due to unusually intense rainfall.