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Former UVI President Dr. Orville E. Kean Passes, UVI Honors His Lasting Legacy
…for his transformative leadership, advancing the university’s infrastructure, academic programs, and economic contributions to the Virgin Islands.
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Crime
Woman Arrested in Child Abuse Case Following School Report
A St. Thomas woman faces charges of child abuse, assault, and disturbance of the peace after allegedly striking a nine-year-old boy with a metal hanger and belt, prompting school officials to alert authorities
Disaster Recovery
FEMA Allocates Over $1 Billion for Recovery Projects in U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA announces over $1 billion in funding for critical infrastructure upgrades in the USVI, including $661 million for St. Croix’s Richmond power plant, $205.9 million for St. Thomas’s Randolph Harley power plant, and $161.5 milli…
Community Center
Liberty VI Begins Restoration Work on Red Hook Road as Part of Fiber Optic Expansion
Liberty VI begins a 10-day restoration project on Red Hook Road in St. Thomas, enhancing infrastructure for its Fiber to the Home initiative to deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Sports
Measures Announced After Horse Injuries at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack
…prompt safety measures, anti-doping advocacy, and collaboration with stakeholders to protect jockeys and horses at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack
Education
Virgin Islands Educator Andre Douglas Honored with Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Recognized as one of the nation’s highest distinctions for educators in these fields, the award is administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House.
WAPA
St. Croix CZM Delays WAPA Undergrounding Projects Over Water Infiltration Concerns
CZM commissioners question the reliability of underground power in flood-prone Christiansted and Frederiksted, requesting stronger data to address concerns. A third project in Catherine’s Rest and Herman Hill was approved.
Crime
Cocaine Smuggling Attempt at Cyril E. King Airport Lands Puerto Rican Man 55-Month Sentence
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a brick-shaped package containing one kilogram of cocaine in Carlos Gascot Concepcion's suitcase at Cyril E. King Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Puerto Rico
Crime
Haitian Man Details Path Through St. Maarten and St. John to Re-Enter U.S. Illegally
Arrested in December at Cyril E. King Airport, Stheker Regisma admitted to paying a smuggler for his passage to St. John in 2021. His next court appearance is set for January 22.
Crime
School Tuition, Rent Payments, and Fast-Tracked Invoices — Details of the Ray Martinez and Jenifer O'Neal Indictment
…bribery charges in September 2024, and the information filed against him in that matter details his bribery of an “agent” of the Virgin Islands Police Department. Mr. Whitaker admitted to bribing that agent in exchange for priorit…
Crime
Calvert White Sought $16,000 in Bribes, Allegedly Coached Mon Ethos Founder on Securing Camera Contract, According to Indictment
The indictment against Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and government contractor Benjamin Hendricks details a shockingly brazen shakedown of a private sector entrepreneur: a request for $16,00…
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Anger Over VIPOCC Salary Increases as Email Contradicts Senator Francis’s Claims
Anger and frustration aimed at lawmakers and executive branch officials erupted following an announcement by Government House on Sunday that large salary increases took effect on January 1, 2025, based on a report from the V.I. Pu…