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University of the Virgin Islands Breaks Ground on New Nursing School Facility at St. Croix Campus
Federal Support and Local Investment: The role of eased debt burdens for HBCUs and territorial support in realizing the nursing school project
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Crime
Ghost Guns Among Over 30 Firearms Uncovered in Major St. Croix Operation
ST. CROIX — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith today announced that Kishawn Lopez, 35, of St. Croix, was charged and detained by U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson after being charged with possession of firearms and ammun…
Crime
Illegal Firearm Seized During Routine Traffic Stop in St. Croix
The driver, Clijon James Hamilton, was arrested for possessing the firearm found under the driver’s seat.
Community Center
Dept. of Education Announces Delays in St. Croix School Repairs After Ambitious 30-Day Completion Plan Meets Roadblocks
…on the 30-day maintenance projects for public schools within the St. Croix School District. This initiative, which began in October, involves a variety of repairs and ongoing projects, each tailored to the specific needs of the in…
Senate
Bill Credit Promised to St. Croix Residents Amid Water Crisis; Senators Slam Government's Response
…Water and Power Authority CEO Andrew Smith revealed plans to credit St. Croix residents affected by the lead and copper water emergency with a bill credit. “WAPA is currently working with Government House on the logistics of imple…
Federal
Territory to Receive Over $22 Million for Marine Terminal Upgrades at Container Port on St. Croix
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced a significant investment of over $22 million in the U.S. Virgin Islands for the enhancement of the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick marine term…
Health
WAPA CEO Granted Increased Spending Authority of $5 Million Amid St. Croix Water Crisis
Amid the St. Croix water quality crisis, the V.I. Water and Power Authority Governing Board on Monday increased WAPA CEO Andrew Smith's spending limit from $750,000 to $5 million. This increased in spending authority will remain e…
Government
Magistrate Judge Ernest Morris Jr. Reappointed for 4-Year Term in St. Croix District
…Debra S. Watlington on Friday announced the reappointment of the Ernest E. Morris Jr. for a second 4-year term as magistrate judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. This decision comes after a mandated 60-day notice of …
Health
VI Government Seeks National Emergency Declaration From President Biden in Light of St. Croix's Water Crisis
In the wake of elevated lead and copper levels detected in St. Croix's water supply, the VI Government is actively collaborating with federal counterparts with an aim to present a compelling case for the issuance of a presidential…
WAPA
Johnson Calls for Committee of the Whole, State of Emergency to Address St. Croix's Lead and Copper Water Crisis
…and copper contamination recently discovered at several locations in St. Croix's water distribution system. The senator also called on Governor Albert Bryan to declare a state of emergency on the same issue, joining Senator Samuel…
Government
Gittens Calls for Emergency Hearing on St. Croix's Lead and Copper Water Crisis
…that lawmakers can be fully apprised of the current water crisis on St. Croix. “We do not know enough about this water crisis and must seek immediate answers on the record,” Mr. Gittens said. “My colleagues have proposed some reme…
WAPA
Water Testing Finds Elevated Levels of Lead, Copper in St. Croix Samples
…announced on Saturday that several water samples collected and tested during an exercise the day prior had shown elevated levels of lead and copper. The authority said 35 of the 66 samples collected showed these concerning results…