ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp and Lt. Governor Osbert Potter are encouraging all Virgin Islanders to take part in the Virgin Islands Carnival celebrations, and reminded residents that they should enjoy the festivities respon…
…throughout the year for other programs and activities, youth are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for summer experiences by June 16. Youths between the ages 14 to 25 are invited to register for the approximately 65…
ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp revealed during a press conference on Wednesday at Government House here this morning (in-depth stories on the press conference will be forthcoming later today and tomorrow), that some tax refund…
ST. THOMAS -- Mary-Alice Prosper, contestant number 5 in last night's queen show contest was crowned V.I. Carnival Queen 2017 after strong performances against the four other contestants in a variety of categories. Video of the an…
ST. CROIX -- Soccer teams from the Virgin Islands and Denmark faced off in friendly matches set to commemorate the Centennial Transfer Day celebrations, but more importantly to build and promote the sport in the territory—in an ev…
…to improve reliability and efficiency at WAPA’s two power plants. Stating that she was pleased with WAPA’s management’s move toward more efficient and reliable generation, board chair Elizabeth Armstrong also took note of the ongo…
ST. THOMAS -- A third man accused of participating in a scheme to defraud the government through a property auction has admitted to – and has been sentenced for – his role in the conspiracy, V.I. Department of Justice Public Media…
…employees involved in the "Better Together" campaign took to the streets offering orange iced Krispy Kreme doughnuts throughout the territory. Wearing shirts sporting cheery messages such as “Treat yourself; You deserve it”, “Hell…
ST. THOMAS -- UVI President David Hall has said that the Danish government's commitment to start a five-year scholarship program for 10 UVI students annually was a blessing in many forms, among them giving students otherwise hinde…
…filing taxes from April 12 through April 18, the latter being the last day for residents to file their tax returns. B.I.R.'s offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix will have extended hours for the convenience of taxpayers based on th…
ST. THOMAS -- A call to end the cycle of what is being referred to as a “school-to-prison pipeline” in the territory, highlighted the agenda of the Committee on Education, Youth and Recreation during a committee hearing held on Tu…
ST. THOMAS -- Coral World Ocean Park on Wednesday announced the arrival of two new sea lions. Freddie, a 620lb, 6-year-old male, and Rose, a petite 250lb, 14-year-old female, traveled on their own private charter plane with three …
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