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"Romanian Crime Families" Among Undocumented Immigrants Pouring Into USVI, Police Commissioner Reveals
St. John said to be gateway for undocumented migrants as VIPD highlights challenges in managing illegal immigration
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Crime
Man Allegedly Strikes Girlfriend's Teenage Son With Gun, Points Weapon at Boy's Head
ST. THOMAS — Police have arrested and charged a man accused of pointing a firearm at his girlfriend’s 16-year-old son. According to documents before the court, Michael Johnson’s girlfriend alleges that he physically assaulted her …
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John Lewis, Renowned Leader Who Came to Prominence for his Work During the Civil Rights Era, is Dead at 80
WASHINGTON (AP) — People paid great heed to John Lewis for much of his life in the civil rights movement. But at the very beginning — when he was just a kid wanting to be a minister someday — his audience didn’t care much for what…
VIC News · Archive
St. Thomas Airport Reopening For Commercial Flights Delayed; New York Governor Pledges 30 State Troopers, 100 Guardsmen To USVI; Feds Agree To Foot 90 Percent Of Permanent Repairs Cost
Governor Kenneth Mapp announced during his Friday post Hurricane Irma press briefing that the planned September 16 reopening for commercial flights from carriers such as Delta, American and Jetblue at the Cyrile E. King Airport in…
VIC News · Archive
Bill To Limit Property Tax Assessments Moves Forward, But Changes Will Be Made
ST. JOHN -- A bill sponsored by Senator Janette Millin Young, which aims to limit property tax assessments to a maximum of 1 percent for residents who owned their property the year before, beginning in the year 2013, was approved …
Election
Board of Education Leaders Emerge in Both Districts as 59 Votes Separate Elections Board Qualifiers
Terrence Joseph and Winona Hendricks led the St. Croix Board of Education race, while Judy Gomez and Arah Lockhart topped St. Thomas-St. John; Kevin Rodriguez and Barbara Petersen held the two Board of Elections spots, with Peters…
Education
VIDE Report: St. Croix Leads in Student Growth as STT-STJ Dominates in Academic Proficiency; Both Districts Weak in Math
CAHS's 5.2% and STX Central High's 0.8% math proficiency rates highlight severe challenges in mathematics territorywide, even as St. Croix led in student growth and attendance while St. Thomas–St. John excelled in academic profici…
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“We’re Listening”: Dowe Welcomes Public Outcry as VIPA Considers Gradual Fee Increases
Following intense debate in St. John and a calmer discussion in St. Thomas, VIPA’s Carlton Dowe says the agency is open to modifying its marine fee proposal, calling public engagement essential after nearly two decades without adj…
Development
Senate Rejects Summer’s End Marina Permit Extension Amid Accusations of Bypassing CZM and Violating Virgin Islands Law
CZM leaders told lawmakers the Summer’s End Group failed to request extensions as required, leaving permits “null and void.” Senators said the move to bypass CZM undermined public rights and Virgin Islands law, voting 9–2 against …
Board Meetings
Debate Over Qualifications Marks PSC Appointment of Jed JohnHope to Oversee Ferry Rates
Commissioners debate the qualifications of Jed JohnHope, a non-attorney consultant, in a heated meeting that concluded with his approval to investigate ferry franchise rates
Culture
Willard John Named Inaugural Taproot Fellow, Will Receive $60,000 Investment To Continue Education, Promotion of Moko Jumbie Tradition
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts names Willard John as one of 25 inaugural Taproot Fellows, awarding him $60,000 to continue his work promoting the Moko Jumbie tradition and educating youth across the USVI and the Cari…
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AARP Recognizes Beverly Biziewski With Prestigious Award for her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service
St. John resident Beverly Biziewski has been selected by AARP — the nonprofit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for all as they age — to receive the 2022 AARP in The Virgin Islands Andrus Award for Community S…