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Joseph Boschulte Departs Tourism After Record-Breaking Tenure in the U.S. Virgin Islands
…activity; although expected at WICO, his return is now clouded by statutory restrictions on board-to-staff transitions within government entities.
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Senate
Lt. Governor's Office Pressed on Vacant $1.4M Building and Low Salaries Amid Record Revenue Performance
…the Office of the Lieutenant Governor faces scrutiny for underpaying staff and spending $1.4 million on rent while a purchased government building remains unused due to unresolved HVAC and mold issues.
Senate
Bolques Case Concludes With No Contest Plea to Oath Violation; Ethics Charge Heads to Full Senate for Final Vote
After a formal ethics inquiry, Sen. Bolques entered a No Contest plea to violating his oath of office; the full Senate must vote on the CEC’s findings by August 14, and while no guilt was admitted, the complainant may still pursue…
Health
Worries Mount as DOH Owes Millions, Faces Lawsuits, and Spends Nearly $1M Annually on Rentals
…owed vendors, while Sen. Vialet raised alarms about a $240K lease wasted on an empty building and nearly $1M spent annually to rent 19 offices, all while mental health patients remain at risk.
WAPA
WAPA Ends Long, Costly VITOL Era With Board Approval of New Supplier Empire Gas
…approved a two-year contract with Empire Gas, Puerto Rico’s largest propane supplier, ending the utility’s long and often controversial fuel arrangement with VITOL.
Development
Contractor Behind Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Facing Multiple Lawsuits From Unpaid Vendors
GEC, LLC—the contractor for the Paul E. Joseph Stadium—faces over $330,000 in court judgments from at least five vendors alleging non-payment, with garnishments now in effect as lawmakers question the firm’s viability and project …
Community Center
Coconut Reigns Again as Tart Wars Returns to Frederiksted With Thousands in Attendance and Over 8,000 Tarts Sold
Tart Wars returned to Frederiksted with thousands attending, over 8,000 tarts sold, and Coconut winning again after a three-way tie and final showdown—highlighting a day of community celebration, family fun, and strong economic su…
Health
JFL Names Adeline Williams-Connor as New Chief Operating Officer
…a proven track record in clinical excellence, accreditation, and system reform
Education
UVI Faces Budget Strain as Federal Grants Collapse, Staff Are Laid Off, and Free Tuition Program Teeters
UVI has lost $3.5 million in federal grants, leading to staff layoffs and jeopardizing research, scholarships, and international programs, while delays in local funding and failure to provide the annual $3M appropriation threaten …
Crime
Man Fatally Shot by Police During Domestic Dispute Call in LBJ Gardens, VIPD Confirms
A domestic disturbance at LBJ Gardens turned fatal when 48-year-old Alejandro Torres III was shot and killed by a responding officer during a struggle; both officers are now on administrative leave as the VIPD continues its invest…
Crime
Man With History of Abuse Allegedly Flees With Twin Daughters, Threatens Mother, and Is Found With Drugs and Weapon
Officers arrested Ramirez at a service station with a knife in hand and children beside him, later discovering a pellet gun, a glass pipe, and a fresh burn on one child’s arm; the case now includes child neglect, domestic violence…
Technology
RT Park Laments Business Exits, Power Instability, and Fallout From Public Statements as Five New Companies Join Program
Despite onboarding five new clients and expanding STEM partnerships, RT Park ED Eric Sonnier says exits driven by healthcare limits and power instability—as well as damaging Senate remarks—have led to missed investments and a comp…