…35 beaches that the Department of Planning and Natural Resources tested territory-wide this week, only one did not meet water quality standards considered safe for swimming and fishing. Blubebeards Beach in St. Thomas, above, D.P.…
ST. THOMAS -- Today the Government of the Virgin Islands and Airbnb signed a groundbreaking agreement in the Caribbean, which will allow the platform to collect the 12.5% Hotel Room Occupancy Tax on behalf of hosts and remit the f…
ST. Thomas -- Frustration and incredulity marked a Senate hearing in the Committee on Finance on Thursday, where a number of Governor Kenneth Mapp's special session measures were heard, and where it was the hope of the Mapp admini…
ST. THOMAS -- The Virgin Islands Police Department continued its community outreach, which is as part of the force's ongoing strategy to fight crime, with an all-day basketball tourney dubbed "Basketball Fete" on Saturday, held at…
ST. THOMAS -- Senate President Myron Jackson, in his response to Governor Kenneth Mapp's statement accusing the 32nd Legislature of using bills that were different from what he transmitted to be heard during a special session call…
…Marine and Environmental Science and the VI Sea Turtle Project (VISTP) documented their 100th sea turtle last month, hitting a major milestone for marine research, UVI has announced. “When we started tagging and documenting sea tu…
ST. THOMAS -- Melvin Petersen, 55, of St. Thomas, was sentenced today to 31 months in prison for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, Acting United States Attorney Joycelyn Hewlett announced. District Court Judge Curti…
ST. CROIX -- WAPA late Sunday confirmed that it had reverted back to oil after what was described as a dispute between VITOL, the propane supplier, and WAPA, because of an outstanding invoice for propane fuel that VITOL had delive…
ST. CROIX -- With participation from various groups -- 8 in total with roughly 82 individuals -- the St. Croix Educational Complex High School auditorium came alive Saturday night for the first ever "Bring It On Back" dance showca…
ST. THOMAS -- Services will be held in the territory on Thursday consistent with National Day of Prayer activities taking place throughout the United States, Government House announced Wednesday. Governor Kenneth Mapp officially p…
ST. THOMAS -- Shakieme S. Freeman, 24, of St. Thomas, was arraigned yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller on a criminal complaint charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorn…
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