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Business
U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2022 Economic Census Data for USVI, Highlighting Significant Economic Growth
Comprehensive report reveals robust expansion across key sectors, with substantial increases in revenue and employment
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Business
New Fees For Medicinal and Sacramental Cannabis Users Approved by Advisory Board
…fees were unanimously approved by board members during the CAB’s first meeting since Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Joanne Moorehead took up the post in mid-April. With the new fees, medical cannabis patients re…
Crime
Federal Court Orders Miguel Marrero to Remain in Custody
Authorities stress the weight of evidence and past convictions as reasons for detention ahead of trial with firearm offenses and violence, Marrero faces serious allegations after a disturbing public shooting
Community Center
Only Licensed Retailers Can Sell Specific Hemp Products in the USVI, DLCA Warns
DLCA and OCR clarify hemp product sales regulations, listing approved items and prohibiting the sale of CBD gummies, THC drink additives, hemp flower, and consumables with more than 0.3% THC
Education
Implementation of V.I. and Caribbean History into Curriculum Faces New Delay as Commissioner Calls for Revisit of Legislation
…be revisited because additional personnel are required to meet the standalone class mandate for K through Eight, highlighting significant staffing and resource challenges
Science
Hawksbill Turtle Project Launches Second Survey on St. John
ST. JOHN — Almost a year after the first survey near St. John, the Hawksbill Turtle Project began its second survey of the species in the area on July 1, collecting important data on the under-researched population. Last year’s st…
Entertainment
Annual Mango Melee Set to Delight St. Croix on July 7
The annual Mango Melee and Tropical Fruit Festival is scheduled for Sunday, July 7 at the St. George Village Botanical Garden on St. Croix. The summer event aims to foster a greater appreciation for tropical fruits, especially man…
Development
Own Land? New ODR Program Covers 50% of Home Construction Costs with Forgivable Loans
…a Lot, Build a Home' initiative by ODR offers zero percent interest forgivable loans to help first-time homeowners in the USV build on undeveloped land. Qualified applicants can receive up to 50% of construction costs
Development
Final Town Hall Meeting Held for USVI Land and Water Use Plan as Decades-Old Zoning Mandate Nears Fulfillment
Community engagement marks a milestone in the development of a comprehensive zoning framework aimed at ending spot zoning and enhancing sustainable land use across the territory
Health
DOH Reports Uptick in Dengue, Urges Precautionary Measures
…increase in dengue cases this month, prompting Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion to urge the community to remain vigilant. According to the latest data from the DOH’s Epidemiology Division, there are currently 10 reported deng…
Community Center
High Snorkeling Fatalities Push USVI National Park to Second Most Dangerous in America
Study finds Virgin Islands National Park has 10 deaths per 1 million visits, urges caution for snorkelers
Tourism
Record-Breaking Tourism Gains Shadowed by $6 Million in Unpaid Vendor Bills
Boschulte outlines the department's successful marketing strategies and record-breaking tourism statistics while addressing the pressing issue of nearly $6 million in outstanding vendor payments