77°FCBP Says Immigration Law Applies Fully in USVI; IDs, Permits Don’t Prevent Arrest
- Janeka Simon
- March 24, 2025
People who are in the territory without legal authorization to be in the United States will face det...
Rose-Anne Farrington Reflects on Public Relationship with Governor Bryan, Parenthood, and Professional Growth During Live With Laura Show
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
ST. CROIX — Rose-Anne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner at the V.I. Department of Tourism and partner ...
Michelle Smith Now Ranks #1 in NCAA and U20 World Rankings After Winning 400m Hurdles at Black and Gold Invitational
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith, a freshman at the University of Georgia, has opened...
Pearl B. Larsen Remains Closed For Ongoing Repairs to Water System
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
A statement from the V.I. Department of Education indicates that the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School w...
CAHS and IEKHS Queens Present Student Platforms to V.I. Board of Education
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
On Friday, two school pageant winners got the opportunity to present their platforms to members of t...
Immigration Enforcement Ongoing as Dominican National Apprehended After Arriving on St. John
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
ST. JOHN — Last week, Marine Interdiction Agents of the Customs and Border Protection Air Marine Ope...
Visa Complications Prevent VI Athlete Malique Smith From Competing at World Indoor Championships in China
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
Malique Smith, a talented sprinter from the U.S. Virgin Islands, was unable to participate in the pr...
CDC Issues Dengue Alert as Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Battle Ongoing Outbreaks
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico remain in the grip of active dengue virus (DENV) outbreaks, ...
UVI Board Approves $101M Budget and Unveils 2025–2030 Strategic Plan at Quarterly Meeting
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
In its regular quarterly meeting held on Saturday at the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Confe...
VI DOJ Staff Complete Specialized National Training in Trial and Investigative Skills
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
The V.I. Department of Justice has completed a rigorous, two-island training program led by the Nati...
20-Year-Old Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision Near The Market STX in Frederiksted
- Staff Consortium
- March 22, 2025
ST. CROIX — A fatal two-vehicle crash near The Market STX in Estate Plessen has claimed the life of ...
Bryan Calls for 'Expenses Conference' to Uncover True Cost of Running Government
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
“One of the things that I've always thought we should have is a true estimate of what it costs to ru...
Popular Announces Retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Names Darren Vanterpool as New Division Manager for Virgin Islands Region
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
Banco Popular has announced the upcoming retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Division Manager for the Vir...
Breaking news
Plaskett’s Attorney Slams Epstein-Linked Lawsuit as ‘Baseless’ Following Court Decision to Proceed
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
Following a federal court ruling allowing certain claims to proceed against Delegate to Congress Sta...
Bryan Proposes 20 Percent Airbnb Tax to Tackle USVI Housing Shortage and Boost Hotel Occupancy
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 23, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. used the 2025 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference as a platform to propos...
Trump to Revoke Legal Status for Haitians and Latin American Migrants in CHNV Program
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
The legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants is set to be revoke...
Bryan Calls for Internet Sales Tax, Warns Retail Trade in USVI “Is Dying”
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
“I don't expect that we're going to have a problem with revenue for the next 10 to 15 years. The pro...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
Good Hope Country Day Students Head to NASA HUNCH Finals After Developing Sensor to Track Astronaut Hydration
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Two students from Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) have earned a prestigious opportunity to pres...
Evan Fahie Wins 52nd Territorial Spelling Bee, Set to Represent USVI at Scripps Nationals
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
The V.I. Department of Education has officially announced and congratulated the winners of the 52nd ...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, Stirring Debate Across the Nation
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday put pen to paper, signing an executive order t...
Bill Seeks Higher Road Taxes for Motorists, Shifts to Annual Fee While Exempting Taxi Operators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
A bill seeking to increase the highway user tax has been held in the Committee on Budget, Appropriat...
Murder Suspect Extradited to St. Thomas After Turning Himself in to BVI Authorities
- Staff Consortium
- March 19, 2025
ST. CROIX — Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been e...
VIPA’s Bond Limit Increased to $500 Million as Dowe Pushes Seaport Upgrades to Meet Cruise Sector Growth
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
On Tuesday, the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance approved a request from the V.I. Po...
DOH Urges Measles Vaccination Amid U.S. Outbreak; Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases Rise in Territory
- Staff Consortium
- March 18, 2025
As measles cases rise across the United States, the V.I. Department of Health said on Tuesday it is ...
Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in Virgin Islands Woman’s Death After Weight-Loss Surgery
- Janeka Simon
- March 18, 2025
The December 2023 death of 29-year old Virgin Islands resident Jade Barber was the result of neglige...
Bryan Proposes 20 Percent Airbnb Tax to Tackle USVI Housing Shortage and Boost Hotel Occupancy
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 23, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. used the 2025 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference as a platform to propos...
Trump to Revoke Legal Status for Haitians and Latin American Migrants in CHNV Program
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
The legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants is set to be revoke...
Bryan Calls for Internet Sales Tax, Warns Retail Trade in USVI “Is Dying”
- Janeka Simon
- March 22, 2025
“I don't expect that we're going to have a problem with revenue for the next 10 to 15 years. The pro...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
Good Hope Country Day Students Head to NASA HUNCH Finals After Developing Sensor to Track Astronaut Hydration
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Two students from Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS) have earned a prestigious opportunity to pres...
Evan Fahie Wins 52nd Territorial Spelling Bee, Set to Represent USVI at Scripps Nationals
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
The V.I. Department of Education has officially announced and congratulated the winners of the 52nd ...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, Stirring Debate Across the Nation
- Staff Consortium
- March 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday put pen to paper, signing an executive order t...
Bill Seeks Higher Road Taxes for Motorists, Shifts to Annual Fee While Exempting Taxi Operators
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
A bill seeking to increase the highway user tax has been held in the Committee on Budget, Appropriat...
Murder Suspect Extradited to St. Thomas After Turning Himself in to BVI Authorities
- Staff Consortium
- March 19, 2025
ST. CROIX — Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been e...
VIPA’s Bond Limit Increased to $500 Million as Dowe Pushes Seaport Upgrades to Meet Cruise Sector Growth
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 19, 2025
On Tuesday, the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance approved a request from the V.I. Po...
DOH Urges Measles Vaccination Amid U.S. Outbreak; Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases Rise in Territory
- Staff Consortium
- March 18, 2025
As measles cases rise across the United States, the V.I. Department of Health said on Tuesday it is ...
Lawsuit Alleges Negligence in Virgin Islands Woman’s Death After Weight-Loss Surgery
- Janeka Simon
- March 18, 2025
The December 2023 death of 29-year old Virgin Islands resident Jade Barber was the result of neglige...
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Rose-Anne Farrington Reflects on Public Relationship with Governor Bryan, Parenthood, and Professional Growth During Live With Laura Show
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 24, 2025
ST. CROIX — Rose-Anne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner at the V.I. Department of Tourism and partner ...
Pearl B. Larsen Remains Closed For Ongoing Repairs to Water System
- Staff Consortium
- March 24, 2025
A statement from the V.I. Department of Education indicates that the Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School w...
A statement from the V.I. Department of Education ...
Judge Orders Stacey Plaskett to Stand Trial in Epstein Case; Tosses Claims Against VI Government
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil claims brought against former and current U.S. Virgi...
A federal judge has dismissed most of the civil cl...
V.I. Lottery Remains Closed Following Cyberattack, Investigation Continues
- Staff Consortium
- March 21, 2025
The Virgin Islands Lottery has provided a follow-up statement regarding the cybersecurity incident f...
The Virgin Islands Lottery has provided a follow-u...
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VI DOJ Staff Complete Specialized National Training in Trial and Investigative Skills
- Staff Consortium
- March 23, 2025
The V.I. Department of Justice has completed a rigorous, two-island training program led by the National Attorneys General Training and Research Insti...
Fired Taxicab Commission Director Sues, Claims Board Member Was Illegitimate, Making Her Termination Void
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Former Executive Director of the Taxicab Commission, Vernice Gumbs, is challenging her termination in court, alleging that the commission's board was ...
Social Security Administration Acts on Records of Beneficiaries Aged 100 and Older
- Staff Consortium
- March 06, 2025
The Social Security Administration on Thursday announced what it deemed substantial progress in resolving discrepancies involving beneficiary records,...
Governor Defends WICO’s Autonomy; Senate Majority Leader Warns Against Circumventing Law in CEO Pick
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 05, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday described the West Indian Company as a government-owned private entity amid rising debate over the board’s sele...
Bryan Aligns with Trump on Immigration, Deregulation, Education, and Transgender Sports Policies
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 03, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expressed support for several key policies championed by President Donald Trump, emphasizing areas where their views ali...
USVI PORTS HUB
Allure of the Seas to Make Additional Call at C...
- Staff Consortium
- January 31, 2025
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas is scheduled to make an additional call at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay,...
Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging ...
- Staff Consortium
- December 24, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas. The dredgi...
VIPA, Cruise Lines in Productive Talks on Futur...
- Staff Consortium
- November 07, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority officials met with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) on Wednesday to provide an update on the upcomi...
V.I. Port Authority Receives $12.5 Million for ...
- Staff Consortium
- April 11, 2024
The Biden administration has allocated a $12.5 million grant to the V.I. Port Authority, targeting infrastructure enhancements at the Cyril E. King In...
V.I. Port Authority Advances Airports P3 Projec...
- Ernice Gilbert
- February 25, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has announced the receipt of multiple compliant proposals in response to its request for proposals for the Airports Public/Pri...
V.I. Port Authority Signs Longterm Agreement Wi...
- Staff Consortium
- January 27, 2024
The V.I. Port Authority has officially entered into agreements with Tropical Shipping to significantly advance the rehabilitation and expansion of two...
Business
Popular Announces Retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Names Darren Vanterpool as New Division Manager for Virgin Islands Region
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 21, 2025
Banco Popular has announced the upcoming retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Division Manager for the Virgin Islands Region, effective March 31, 2025, afte...
USVI Marine Charter Operators Should Expect Higher BVI Fees, Roach Says
- Janeka Simon
- March 18, 2025
Marine charter companies in the USVI should prepare to pay more to take passengers to the BVI, said Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach during Tuesday'...
BVI Premier “Willing to Make Some Concessions” Amid Dispute Over Charter Boat Fees
- Janeka Simon
- March 17, 2025
BVI Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is “willing to make some concessions” as he seeks to defuse tensions with the USVI over fees for non-BVI based charte...
First Medical Cannabis Patients Registered as OCR Plans Next Licensing Phase
- Staff Consortium
- March 13, 2025
The lack of a quorum prevented the Cannabis Advisory Board from taking any binding decisions during its meeting on Wednesday, however those in attenda...
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Gary Owen Live in St. Thomas and St. Croix, wit...
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
Comedy enthusiasts in the U.S. Virgin Islands are in for a treat as renowned comedian Gary Owen is s...
Buju's Long Walk to Freedom Tour Comes to USVI
- Staff Consortium
- February 13, 2025
Reggae legend Buju Banton, who has been globetrotting following his release from prison in December ...
Black Empire Wins Inaugural Virgin Islands Band...
- Janeka Simon
- December 30, 2024
The first ever Virgin Islands Band Clash celebrated the territory's rich live band culture on Saturd...
Back-to-Back Champion: Lady Mac Retains St. Cro...
- Janeka Simon
- December 28, 2024
Ten calypsonians took the stage on Friday night, each vying for the title of Monarch for St. Croix's...
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