…executive committee voted to issue an RFP for a consultant to assist with integrating the territory’s hospitals, following leadership changes & amid ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen public health…
Economist Warren Mosler says his campaign for governor would provide registered voters with $20,000 to $25,000 through a citizen dividend model, arguing the Virgin Islands can fund the payments through monetary policy, not taxes.
…and save lives, but senators held the bill in committee as questions lingered over court-managed fines, general fund impacts, and how a new safety fund would be financed.
Delegate Stacey Plaskett is advising USVI travelers that a new nationwide TSA ConfirmID fee will apply to adults arriving at airport checkpoints without REAL ID-compliant licenses or approved identification, urging residents to pr…
…Road involving seven individuals, where a vehicle occupant and a pedestrian were pronounced dead and five others were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for medical treatment.
Justice Department records include sworn testimony confirming former Gov. Kenneth Mapp had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s island, campaign texts seeking $50,000 for a final push in 2018, and emails arranging a potential island meeting…
…former VI AG Denise George describes alleged political pressure, Epstein-related decisions, estate negotiations, and claims by a confidential informant regarding campaign-related donations.
…of the JFL CEO as chief executive of both hospitals marks a major step in the Gov't Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation’s plan to consolidate operations, with Schneider CEO Tina Commissiong transitioning to another role.
…Lewis’ bill requiring WAPA to extend potable water service and install fire hydrants in Estate Smith Bay after raising concerns about the absence of a secured funding source for the estimated $12.7 million project.
The V.I. Department of Justice identified eleven individuals — including DHS Medicaid and SNAP employees, family members and associates — in a 20-month investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that cost the territory $309,099.44…
Police say a Frederiksted man allegedly choked his father until he lost consciousness, then told him he was “lucky” to be allowed to live. The suspect was arrested, charged with domestic violence offenses, and is being held on $50…
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