77°F
Find your story.
Explore VIC reporting, the archive, obituaries and public notices.
Use quotation marks for an exact phrase, such as “St. Croix”. Add a minus sign to exclude a word: water -bottled.
7,260 results for St. John · Page 32 of 605
Government
GVI Files Legal Action Against Police Union as VIPD Manpower Crisis Deepens in St. Thomas-St. John
The Virgin Islands Government is seeking a court injunction against the police union, citing an unlawful job action that disrupted patrols, school safety, and investigations; the union blames expired contracts, low pay, and burnou…
Government
Morale and Manpower Issues Grip VIPD as Officers Call Out Sick in St. Thomas-St. John
As a wave of absences strains the V.I. Police Department in the St. Thomas-St. John District, union leadership confirms that officers are fatigued, underpaid, and frustrated by stalled contract negotiations and lack of support dur…
Crime
Armed Drug Trafficker Gets 10 Years in Federal Prison Following St. John Cocaine Seizure
…during a joint federal-territorial operation near Haulover Bay, St. John.
The Arts
Iggy Pickering, Met Gala Collaborator and St. John Fashion Visionary, to Be Honored at BVI Gala
…in global fashion, Pickering will be honored at Kickin It’s Toast Gala in the BVI this August for her creative achievements, including her work on Savannah James’s 2025 Met Gala look.
Community Center
Territory-Wide Roadside Maintenance Set for May 19–23 in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix
…has announced a week-long roadside maintenance schedule for both the St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix District, running from May 19 through May 23. According to DPW, contractors will be actively working in various ne…
Senate
St. Thomas–St. John Historic Committee Approves New Signage and Dedication Plaque for Courthouse Renaming
The St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee has approved plans to install new signage, including a dedication plaque and seal, formally branding the courthouse in honor of Judge Verne A. Hodge following a legislative a…
Federal
Federal Authorities Arrest Seven, Including Previously Deported Individual, in High-Speed Boat Chase and Illegal Entry Incidents on St. Thomas and St. John
U.S. Coast Guard and Customs agents intercept seven undocumented Venezuelan and Dominican nationals; vessel captain Anibal Vega Arizmendi charged with human smuggling, while Martin Ortega Adames faces re-entry charges after previo…
Disaster Recovery
PFA Approves Over $652 Million in Contracts to Advance Recovery Projects on St. John and St. Croix
Contracts include $103M for rebuilding St. John’s clinics and school, $378M for undergrounding utilities in St. Croix, and over $165M for design, engineering, and legal services—marking a major step forward in the territory’s disa…
Crime
Man Charged After Surveillance Links Him to Bag Containing Unlicensed Firearm on St. John
Rae-Shawn Frazer was arrested after footage allegedly showed him dropping a satchel with a loaded Glock near a fence in Cruz Bay. A judge upheld the charges, reduced bail to $50,000, and restricted his movement pending trial.
WAPA
WAPA Implements Rotational Power Schedule for St. Thomas-St. John District Due to Reduced Generation Capacity
…Plant, WAPA has implemented a rotational outage schedule for the St. Thomas-St. John district. Power interruptions will occur in designated areas from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Development
Massive Mega Yacht Marina Project on St. John Advances After Years of Delays and Adjustments
…Group moves forward with a scaled-down marina plan expected to boost local employment, enhance public safety, and improve infrastructure in Coral Bay