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Planned Outages in STT/STJ District Amidst Ongoing Repairs on Feeder 13
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Health
DPNR Directs WAPA to Adopt STT-STJ Water Treatment Methods in St. Croix Among Other Remedial Demands; CEO Andrew Smith Faces Calls for Public Apology
…to the discovery of heavy metal contamination at various points in St. Croix's water distribution system, sections of civil society are calling for a more proactive approach. A press release on Thursday issued by the USVI Joint In…
Senate
Bill to Honor Dr. Alfred O. Heath Becomes Discussion on Reopening Senior Care Facility He Founded
There may soon be a new bust at Education Park in St. Thomas, as a bill to honor Dr. Alfred O. Heath was voted upon favorably this week in the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Veteran Affairs & Consumer Protection. As a …
Senate
Kasima Knight-Hodge Crosses First Hurdle as Real Estate Commission Nominee
…on Rules and Judiciary for her second nomination to the Real Estate Commission in the 35th Legislature. This comes after her initial nomination was overlooked during the 34th Legislature. The final decision now rests with the full…
Health
'Deeply Troubled' Plaskett Points to Federal Resources for St. Croix's Water Woes
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett has expressed deep concerns following the recent water test results released by the V.I. Water and Power Authority. The tests, conducted on multiple sites across St. Croix, revealed extremely h…
Environment
Bryan Signs Executive Order Declaring USVI Ecosystems as Critical Natural Infrastructure
…Albert Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order proclaiming the ecosystems of the U.S. Virgin Islands as "natural infrastructure." This recognition establishes the critical nature of these ecosystems, underlining their importance f…
Community Center
Seaports Reopen, Airports Operate Uninterrupted as Hurricane Tammy Veers East of Islands
…of Hurricane Tammy's trajectory through the Caribbean, the U.S. Coast Guard, collaborating closely with the V.I. Port Authority, has officially reopened the U.S. Virgin Islands’ seaports. The storm, which maintained a north-northw…
Crime
Armed Robbery at Westin Resort Sparks Fear in St. John, Increased Police Visibility
ST. JOHN — Tourists at the Westin Resort in St. John were robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday night, an incident that has sparked fears on the small island about a recent wave of armed robberies that are becoming more brazen. Accordin…
Government
Water Island's Historic Fort Segarra to House New Flamingo Bay Eco Resort
Following this week’s meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Committee for St. Thomas, three developments have been approved, among them renovations of the Bertha C. Boschulte School in Bovoni, a boating marina for Estate Nazareth…
Government
Bryan Engages Lawmakers with Concentrated Talk on Derelict Buildings Legislation
…that in a concerted effort to address pressing concerns and foster collaboration for residents of the Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan convened a meeting with members of the 35th Legislature on Wednesday. The primary topic of…
Government
VIPA Approves Amended Working Agreements For Cruise Ports Expansion, Writes Off $1.9 Million in Bad Debts
…LLC and Royal Caribbean Group for the development of the Crown Bay district, and the construction of a third berth in Subbase. Royal Caribbean Group is also working with VIPA to upgrade the Anne Abrahmson port in Frederiksted St. …
Federal
HUD Approves VIHFA Amendment, Signaling Potential Release of $145M to Purchase Vitol Infrastructure at WAPA Plants
…Islands has taken a major leap towards fortifying its energy infrastructure, with the announcement from Governor Albert Bryan Wednesday night that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has greenlit the V.I. Housing …