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USPS Holiday Package Rates to Rise 6% on Average, With Some Shipments Costing Up to $20.80 More
…higher rates would run Oct. 4 through Jan. 17 and apply to all domestic shipments, including the USVI.
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Travel
SkyCity Seeks EDC Benefits and One-Year Residency Waiver, Projects 100-120 Indirect Airport Jobs
…100 to 120 indirect jobs and additional direct hiring, while requesting a one-year residency waiver for specialized technical positions it says may be difficult to fill locally now.
Government
Vialet Wins Vote to Send Southland Bill Back to Committee, Leaving St. Croix Racetrack Plan in Limbo
…the expected final vote on the Southland Gaming racetrack package, instead sending Bill 36-0313 to the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance for additional review of provisions including electronic-gaming exclusivity, re…
WAPA
Four New Generators Arrive to Add 10 MW of Standby Power for St. John
Four Cummins generators totaling 10 megawatts arrived Aug. 26 for St. John standby service. The $8 million FEMA-funded project is expected to begin construction in September, with installation, testing and startup projected for co…
Business
Southland Racetrack Plan Could Support 244 Jobs, but Senators Question VLT Economic Impact
…in earnings and $33.3 million in economic output, while senators questioned whether VLTs would create new spending or simply redistribute gambling dollars on St. Croix.
Legal
V.I. AG Says Elections Supervisor Can Investigate and Disqualify Candidates, but Due Process Is Required
Attorney General Gordon Rhea says the Elections Supervisor may investigate nomination filings and disqualify ineligible candidates until ballots are printed, while affected candidates must receive notice, an appeal opportunity and…
Crime
VIPD Investigates Minor’s Threatening Social Media Video; Displayed Weapon Was Not a Real Firearm
…Thursday evening to a video showing a minor making threats toward students and school staff while displaying an object that appeared to be a rifle but was later found to be fake.
Weather Updates
USVI Faces Heat Indices Near 110 Saturday; Tropical Wave Expected Monday
NWS San Juan expects periods of fast-moving showers Saturday, followed by a somewhat drier Sunday morning. A weak tropical wave arrives Monday, while another increase in moisture Tuesday could bring showers and isolated thundersto…
Government
Budget Committee Advances $150K VIDE Asset Inventory Bill; Contract Cost Put at About $90K
…an exercise officials say is necessary for federal compliance and must be completed and validated by September 30. Bill 36-0308, sponsored by Senator Kurt Vialet, appropriates $150,000 from the Virgin Islands Education Initiative …
Sponsored Content
Setting the Record Straight: Video Lottery, Horse Racing, and the Future of St. Croix Racing
…and details plans to rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix.
Election
Election System Cites Inflation in Push for $2.79M Budget as Low Voter Turnout Persists and Constitution Vote Could Cost $300K
…healthcare, cybersecurity and election obligations. Lawmakers questioned costs, voter participation, rent costs and a possible $300,000 constitutional vote.
Development
Public Works Advances Addelita Cancryn Bridge Demolition Planning; No Removal Date Set
DPW has begun planning the removal of the Addelita Cancryn pedestrian bridge, including structural review, permitting, funding and procurement. No demolition date has been set, and the department is evaluating interim safety measu…