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Education
UVI Welcomes New and Transfer Students with Comprehensive Orientation Week
…tours, resource introductions, and recreational activities, helping students acclimate before classes begin on August 19
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WAPA
WAPA Announces Reliability Testing for New Dual-Fueled Engines at Randolph Harley Power Plant
The 48-hour test, starting Friday, aims to enhance power reliability in the St. Thomas/St. John district with minimal service interruptions expected. Further tests on light fuel oil and propane commissioning to follow
Disaster Recovery
FEMA Administrator Reviews USVI Recovery Progress and Future Preparedness
Deanne Criswell visits St. Thomas to evaluate ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, discuss future disaster readiness with local officials, and reaffirm FEMA’s commitment to building a more resilient Virgin Isla…
Senate
NOBEL Annual Legislative Conference Comes to USVI With Plans for Extensive Policy Discussions
Hundreds of black women legislators gather in St. Thomas to address economic and educational equity, with sessions on health technology and social justice, and a visit to UVI to explore tuition-free HBCU initiatives
Sports
Virgin Islander Ian Barrows Wins Olympic Bronze in Men's Skiff for Team USA
…a silver medal in 2022 at the Princesa Sofia Regatta and a gold in last year’s Pan American Games, Virgin Islander Ian Barrows and his partner Hans Henken have won bronze in the Men’s Skiff category for Team USA in the 2024 Olympi…
Federal
VIHFA Submits Final Amendment to HUD with Increased Funding for Multifamily Housing Projects and Enhanced Programs
…announced that it has officially submitted the finalized Third Substantial Amendment to its Mitigation Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This amendment, which integrates extensive feedback …
Community Center
Elevate 24: Premier SHRM Virgin Islands HR & Business Conference Set for August
Join HR and business professionals from August 20-22, at UVI's Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center in St. Thomas for a premier event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering essential industr…
Health
Senators Question $200,000 Dermatologist Hire Amid East End Medical Center’s Cost-Cutting and Revenue Gains
Lawmakers scrutinize STEEMCC’s budget request while acknowledging significant savings and service expansions
Senate
Lawmakers Approve Rezoning for $14 Million Alva A. Swan Correctional Annex Rebuild
New facility will replace the one destroyed by hurricanes Irma and Maria, expanding from 80 to 207 beds, with plans to relocate neighboring businesses.
Community Center
Property and Procurement Announces 2024 GVI Vehicle Auctions
…of cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, with detailed registration and auction guidelines available online
Business
Eric Sonnier Named New Executive Director of UVI RTPark
…community development, expand business attraction initiatives, and strengthen local and regional partnerships to drive innovation and economic growth in the Virgin Islands
Senate
DLCA Seeks Additional Funding Amid Severe Staffing Shortages and Vendor Payment Delays
…challenges, DLCA seeks increased appropriations to address critical staffing needs and resolve $357,600 in delayed payments to 51 vendors