…with 126 rooms and local hires, was hailed as the territory’s first new hotel in 30 years. Lawmakers urged Haven and the EDA to replicate success on St. Croix, where calls for equity dominated the hearing.
While crews work through rotating outages across the district, Hurricane Erin, now a terrifying Category 5 with 160 mph winds, continues to threaten the Virgin Islands with dangerous surf and heavy rains—Buck Island, St. Thomas re…
VIPD’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after human remains were found wrapped in garbage bags in the Fortuna area of St. Thomas; identity and cause of death are pending autopsy, and authorities are urging the public to share an…
A federal jury convicted White and Hendricks of honest services wire fraud and bribery after a weeklong trial; both remain free on bail with travel restricted to STT-STJ and face potential prison terms of 3.5–6 years and 2.5–4.5 y…
From the lack of basic supplies to aging infrastructure and staffing shortages, Tuesday’s protests in STT and STX gave voice to mounting frustrations over deteriorating public healthcare, with leaders pledging change and advocates…
Ward Sakeik, a stateless Texas bride with a pending green card, was detained by ICE in St. Thomas during her honeymoon, despite years of compliance. Her case highlights the USVI’s unique Customs status and legal risks for immigran…
As a wave of absences strains the V.I. Police Department in the St. Thomas-St. John District, union leadership confirms that officers are fatigued, underpaid, and frustrated by stalled contract negotiations and lack of support dur…
…the victim has 29-year-old Everton G. Ralph Jr.. Original Article: ST. THOMAS — A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of the KFC restaurant in Fort Mylner on Saturday afternoon, marking the 18th homicide in the U.S. Virgin …
To close budget gaps, WMA plans to implement a $180 annual waste fee via property tax bills starting this month, aiming to raise $6.8M in year one as it shifts St. Thomas to house-to-house collection, fills staff vacancies, and cu…
…Virgin Islanders, developers face funding delays, community resistance, and bureaucratic barriers, raising questions about access to federal resources and support for homegrown vision.
Amid reflections on hurricanes, pandemics, and global unrest, the Class of 2025 was told they are ready to lead a new era—armed with resilience, integrity, and a duty to shape the narratives that define their people and their powe…