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Education
School Sanitation Crisis: Students Speak Out on Deplorable Bathroom Conditions During Senate Hearing
Students voice concerns over unhygienic conditions and lack of basic amenities
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Government
Bryan Defends Dept. of Education on School Maintenance Controversy, Calls AFT 'Disingenuous'
Issues plaguing schools in the St Croix district were the first point of discussion during Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest exclusive sit-down interview with Consortium Publisher Ernice Gilbert on Thursday evening. Last month, c…
Crime
Police Investigation Underway After Male is Brutalized by Other Students at Central High; Possible Expulsion for Students Involved
ST. CROIX — A shocking incident unfolded at St. Croix Central High School on Thursday, where a student was brutally assaulted by multiple schoolmates. The violent episode was caught on video and has since circulated widely through…
Carnival
Division of Festivals Reverts Crucian Christmas Festival Opening to Dec. 26th Amidst Community Pushback
ST. CROIX – Following fervent pushback from the St. Croix community, the Division of Festivals has announced that the opening date for the Crucian Christmas Festival will revert back to December 26th, a traditional date cherished …
Environment
Port Hamilton Says Court Ruling Gives 'Clear Path' to Refinery Restart; EPA Vows to Maintain Scrutiny
…of Appeals, which found that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped when it required Port Hamilton Refining & Transportation to obtain a particular permit before it could restart operations at the St. Croix refinery facil…
Sports
Two Retired MLB Players Return Home to Mentor Crucian Children in Baseball, and in Life
ST. CROIX — Midre Cummings and Jerry Browne, two retired Major League Baseball Players that are also St. Croix natives, recently returned to their hometown to provide inspiration to young Crucians interested in developing themselv…
Education
Territory's Schools in Learning Loss State of Emergency, Superintendent Says; Education Officials Plot Remedial Strategies
…Department of Education officials are also trying to come up with strategies to address learning loss and lagging attendance at the student level. Department heads spoke to senators on the Senate Committee on Education and Workfor…
Coronavirus
Covid Holiday Surge on Decline; Health Commissioner Urges Balance Between Socialization and Physical Health
In the past three days, cases of Covid-19 have dropped significantly across the U.S. Virgin Islands. During the weekly press briefing from Government House on Monday, Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said cases …
WAPA
WAPA, Currently on Taxpayer-Funded Life Support, Hosts Christmas Party at Castle and Won't Reveal Cost
…fall apart. Even so, WAPA leadership has greenlighted one of the most luxurious and costly locations to hold a Christmas party on St. Croix: the Castle of St. Croix. The Christmas Party is being held on Dec. 17, according to WAPA …
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Entertainment
Adam O Partners With Dept. of Tourism For Full-Length Concert 'The Garden', Featuring Artists From Around the Caribbean
International Soca artist and Virgin Islander, Adam O in partnership with the V.I. Dept. of Tourism's Division of Festivals will be headlining his first full-length concert on his island home of St. Croix on January 6. The event, …
Business
No Longer Starving: Local Businesses Showcase Products During 'Striving Artists Day' at Whim Museum
Residents and visitors congregated at the Estate Whim Museum on St. Croix Sunday to enjoy the various aspects of Virgin Islands culture during Striving Artists Day. On location were 45 vendors, including local artists, jewelers, a…
Business
'Marco' to Open Water Bottling Company as Part of Expansion; Senators Approve Other Local Business Growth Plans
Businessman Shawn Baptiste is continuing to make a name for himself on St. Croix, telling lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon about his intention to add a water distillation plant and to expand into bottling water. Mr. Baptiste, known …