…complex about what drives the V.I. Water and Power Authority’s latest attempt to increase monthly electric rates paid by thousands of the territory’s homeowners and businesses. It’s propane. In 2013 – a year after the closure of H…
As promised by St. Thomas community organizers, dozens of angry WAPA customers showed up Wednesday morning outside of Suite 4, Barbel Plaza, to chant down the utility’s attempt to increase electricity rates on thousands of homeown…
ST. THOMAS -- Today, Virgin Islanders will learn whether their overwhelming stance that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority should not be given a base rate increase will be respected by the Public Services Commission, whi…
Gov. Albert Bryan, angered deeply by the burst of gunfire that injured six people at the popular Floatopia celebration near Fort Frederik beach Sunday night, is calling on lawmakers and the public to support a crack down on people…
ST. THOMAS -- A sub-contract worker from Florida employed to help with construction work at the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) was advised of his rights on grand larceny and related charges, the Department of Justice has ann…
ST. THOMAS -- District Court Judge Curtis Gomez on Friday gave Violet Anne Golden and her alleged co-conspirator in a federal 30-count indictment more time to prepare for the case. Attorneys for both Ms. Golden and Ms. Barnes had …
…Denise George said Thursday that the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (VIDOJ) is reassembling its team of white-collar crime fighters to root out public corruption and financial crimes in the territory. “White-collar and corru…
ST. THOMAS -- Violet Anne Golden, former chairwoman of the Casino Control Commission, entered a plea of not guilty in federal court Thursday – one week after being arrested on charges she used commission money to fuel a lavish lif…
…so please monitor local radio, television, and social media broadcasts for up-to-date information.” D.H.S. said primary evacuation shelters are for residents who do not have the opportunity to shelter in place or with family or fr…
…and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) Division of Boards and Commissions has started issuing citations to barbers and beauticians who fail to renew or apply for a business license. The department said this morning that last week it visited …
…Ricardo Rosselló said late Wednesday he would resign effective August 2, a move that follows historic protests in the U.S. commonwealth over corruption and scandals that convulsed the island's political class. His decision marks t…
ST. THOMAS -- The Ritz-Carlton, damaged badly in 2017 by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, has been working feverishly on repairs and is set for a grand reopening in late October. In light of this, the hotel has launched what it's callin…
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