The Virgin Islands Consortium

Man Tied to V.I. Dept. of Education Tablet Deal Pleads Guilty in $8.4M Medicare Fraud Case

CAHS Students Arrested and Charged After Campus Robbery and 3-on-1 Assault

VI Housing Authority Improves Work Order Rating From F to A, Senators Press for More Progress

CAHS Students Arrested and Charged After Campus Robbery and 3-on-1 Assault

Janeka Simon
March 31, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Police investigations of a February 27 robbery and assault on the campus of the Charlot...

VI Housing Authority Improves Work Order Rating From F to A, Senators Press for More Progress

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 31, 2025

One bright spot amid the clouds of concern surrounding matters discussed during Friday's meeting of ...

Ten Sleepless Knights Folklife Festival Brings Culture to Life on St. Thomas

Staff Consortium
March 31, 2025

Over the weekend, the 2025 Ten Sleepless Knights Folklife Festival on St. Thomas thrilled attendees ...

VIPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Contant Towers Involving Suspects Impersonating Police Officers

Staff Consortium
March 31, 2025

ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively investigating an...

Watch: The History of Transfer Day From Kalani's VI Adventures

Staff Consortium
March 31, 2025

No Eminent Domain, But Displacement Fears Loom as VIHFA Plans LBJ Gardens Buyouts

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 29, 2025

With less than a month remaining for residents of LBJ Gardens to choose whether to be collectively b...

Dominica Unrest Continues as Salisbury Man Alleges Police Shot Him Without Cause

Janeka Simon
March 28, 2025

Questions about police brutality in Dominica continue to swirl days after a protest over electoral r...

Woman Arrested at Cyril E. King Airport Claims No Knowledge of Marijuana in Luggage

Staff Consortium
March 28, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Days after one woman was arrested for trafficking marijuana into the territory through ...

Crown Bay Marina Co-Owner Sues VIPD Commissioner Over Firearm License Renewal Denial

Janeka Simon
March 28, 2025

Kosei Ohno, one of the owners of Crown Bay Marina on St. Thomas, is suing Police Commissioner Mario ...

Vitol Contract Extended as WAPA Launches Propane Supply RFP Process

Janeka Simon
March 28, 2025

The V.I. Water and Power Authority has granted Vitol a six-month extension to the propane supply con...

Senate Committee Approves Nominations to Real Estate Appraisers Board and UVI Board

Staff Consortium
March 28, 2025

The Committee on Rules and Judiciary has approved the nominations of two women to serve on the Virgi...

Man Arrested for Unauthorized Firearm Possession and Assault After Being Found Asleep Under Pool Table

Staff Consortium
March 28, 2025

ST. CROIX — A 25-year-old man is facing criminal charges after VIPD officers found him asleep under ...

Territory’s Mental Health Response Under Scrutiny at St. Croix Crime Town Hall

Janeka Simon
March 27, 2025

The official response to those who draw public attention while battling mental health challenges cam...

Man Tied to V.I. Dept. of Education Tablet Deal Pleads Guilty in $8.4M Medicare Fraud Case

Janeka Simon
March 31, 2025

Last January, a company named Heritage Wireless took the spotlight after partnering with the Departm...

Over 7,000 Books Distributed During Week-Long St. Thomas-St. John Book Fair

Staff Consortium
March 30, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Bookworms, literary enthusiasts, and bibliophiles had the time of their lives last week...

VI Housing Authority Aims to Reduce Reliance on Federal Funds Amid Ongoing Cuts

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 29, 2025

The V.I. Housing Authority is working to “wean” itself off the need for external financing, said VIH...

Homeless Population in USVI Reaches Crisis Level; Emergency Shelters Full as Women with Children Face Growing Need

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 29, 2025

The U.S. Virgin Islands is facing a deepening homelessness crisis, with emergency shelters at capaci...

Two Young Men Identified in August 2024 Double Homicide Case Involving Burned Vehicle

Staff Consortium
March 28, 2025

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department has confirmed the identities of two individuals whose remains...

Senators Debate Nearly 200-Year Lease of Prime St. Thomas Property, Approve Measure

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 28, 2025

A proposal to lease a prime piece of St. Thomas real estate to a private foundation for nearly two c...

Guns Entering USVI Not in Containers but via Airports and Mail by Virgin Islanders, Police Commissioner Reveals

Janeka Simon
March 27, 2025

Police Commissioner Mario Brooks on Wednesday dispelled long-held rumors that guns pouring into the ...

VI Department of Health Loses $3.3 Million as Federal Government Pulls Funding, Affecting 12 Public Health Positions

Ernice Gilbert
March 27, 2025

The V.I. Department of Health announced on Thursday that it has been notified by the U.S. Department...

Silver Airways Pilots Approve Deal to Support Chapter 11 Recovery, Avoid Furloughs

Ernice Gilbert
March 26, 2025

ST. CROIX — In a major step forward for Silver Airways’ financial recovery, the airline’s Teamsters-...

Angela East-Jaschen Highlights Compassionate Leadership, Launches Support Firm for Small Businesses

Staff Consortium
March 27, 2025

Angela East-Jaschen’s journey is one of purpose, adaptability, and steady leadership shaped over thr...

Motherhood Sparks the Launch of Hygge Suds, a Virgin Islands Skincare Brand Rooted in Comfort

Janeka Simon
March 26, 2025

What began as a mother’s quest to soothe her son’s eczema has since blossomed into a growing skincar...

Shabba Ranks and Kes to Headline 73rd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village Nights; Full Lineup Revealed

Staff Consortium
March 25, 2025

The V.I. Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has officially released the performance lin...

WAPA Proposes Increases to Street Lighting Funding, Customer Fees Amid Financial Shortfall

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 25, 2025

The V.I. Water and Power Authority is seeking legislative support for a series of proposed fee and f...

Over 7,000 Books Distributed During Week-Long St. Thomas-St. John Book Fair

Staff Consortium
March 30, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Bookworms, literary enthusiasts, and bibliophiles had the time of their lives last week...

VI Housing Authority Aims to Reduce Reliance on Federal Funds Amid Ongoing Cuts

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 29, 2025

The V.I. Housing Authority is working to “wean” itself off the need for external financing, said VIH...

Homeless Population in USVI Reaches Crisis Level; Emergency Shelters Full as Women with Children Face Growing Need

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 29, 2025

The U.S. Virgin Islands is facing a deepening homelessness crisis, with emergency shelters at capaci...

Two Young Men Identified in August 2024 Double Homicide Case Involving Burned Vehicle

Staff Consortium
March 28, 2025

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department has confirmed the identities of two individuals whose remains...

Senators Debate Nearly 200-Year Lease of Prime St. Thomas Property, Approve Measure

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 28, 2025

A proposal to lease a prime piece of St. Thomas real estate to a private foundation for nearly two c...

Guns Entering USVI Not in Containers but via Airports and Mail by Virgin Islanders, Police Commissioner Reveals

Janeka Simon
March 27, 2025

Police Commissioner Mario Brooks on Wednesday dispelled long-held rumors that guns pouring into the ...

VI Department of Health Loses $3.3 Million as Federal Government Pulls Funding, Affecting 12 Public Health Positions

Ernice Gilbert
March 27, 2025

The V.I. Department of Health announced on Thursday that it has been notified by the U.S. Department...

Silver Airways Pilots Approve Deal to Support Chapter 11 Recovery, Avoid Furloughs

Ernice Gilbert
March 26, 2025

ST. CROIX — In a major step forward for Silver Airways’ financial recovery, the airline’s Teamsters-...

Angela East-Jaschen Highlights Compassionate Leadership, Launches Support Firm for Small Businesses

Staff Consortium
March 27, 2025

Angela East-Jaschen’s journey is one of purpose, adaptability, and steady leadership shaped over thr...

Motherhood Sparks the Launch of Hygge Suds, a Virgin Islands Skincare Brand Rooted in Comfort

Janeka Simon
March 26, 2025

What began as a mother’s quest to soothe her son’s eczema has since blossomed into a growing skincar...

Shabba Ranks and Kes to Headline 73rd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village Nights; Full Lineup Revealed

Staff Consortium
March 25, 2025

The V.I. Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has officially released the performance lin...

WAPA Proposes Increases to Street Lighting Funding, Customer Fees Amid Financial Shortfall

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 25, 2025

The V.I. Water and Power Authority is seeking legislative support for a series of proposed fee and f...

Tourism, Infrastructure, and Public Services Take Center Stage in Gove

Politics

'Must be Another Virgin Islands': Senators Say Bryan's Address Disconn

Opinion

Op-Ed: Break the Last Chains—Teach Our Children Financial Literacy i...

Opinion | Proposed DiasporaLink Initiative Could Transform USVI Into K...

Letter to the Editor: A Plea and a Plan for Reopening the Frederiksted...

Op-Ed: Charting a New Course for Our Future – Why the 6th Constituti...

Plaskett Op-Ed — Why Virgin Islanders Must Demand a Seat at the Tabl...

USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Endorses Major Upgrades for St. Thoma...

Does the GVI have a Revenue Problem or Spending Problem?...

Opinion: Confusion Reigns as VI Government Officials Give Conflicting ...

Op-Ed: VIPA Leads USVI into Economic Future with Airport Transformatio...

Opinion: Pushing for Systemic Change in the Territory, Starting With t...

Community Center

Watch: The History of Transfer Day From Kalani's VI Adventures

Staff Consortium
March 31, 2025

Over 7,000 Books Distributed During Week-Long St. Thomas-St. John Book Fair

Staff Consortium
March 30, 2025

ST. THOMAS — Bookworms, literary enthusiasts, and bibliophiles had the time of their lives last week...

ST. THOMAS — Bookworms, literary enthusiasts, and ...

Our Town Frederiksted Launches 2025 Housing Ecosystem Grant Program to Support Affordable Housing

Staff Consortium
March 27, 2025

Our Town Frederiksted, Inc. (OTF), a community-based nonprofit organization, has opened the applicat...

Our Town Frederiksted, Inc. (OTF), a community-bas...

Territory’s Mental Health Response Under Scrutiny at St. Croix Crime Town Hall

Janeka Simon
March 27, 2025

The official response to those who draw public attention while battling mental health challenges cam...

The official response to those who draw public att...

Vic Videos

Kruziano, a St. Croix Trailblazing Artist, Pres...

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Festival Village Live: Soca Monarch

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December 26, 2024 07:40 PM

Massive Solar Farm Opens on St. Croix

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Government

VI Housing Authority Improves Work Order Rating From F to A, Senators Press for More Progress

Nelcia Charlemagne
March 31, 2025

One bright spot amid the clouds of concern surrounding matters discussed during Friday's meeting of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Tele...

Crown Bay Marina Co-Owner Sues VIPD Commissioner Over Firearm License Renewal Denial

Janeka Simon
March 28, 2025

Kosei Ohno, one of the owners of Crown Bay Marina on St. Thomas, is suing Police Commissioner Mario Brooks and the Government of the Virgin Islands ov...

REAL ID Rollout in USVI Still Pending as TSA Programming Continues

Staff Consortium
March 24, 2025

The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced a delay in the issuance of newly designed REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards...

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 ...

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

Angela East-Jaschen Highlights Compassionate Leadership, Launches Support Firm for Small Businesses

Staff Consortium
March 27, 2025

Angela East-Jaschen’s journey is one of purpose, adaptability, and steady leadership shaped over three decades in St. Croix. Her career path—spanning ...

Motherhood Sparks the Launch of Hygge Suds, a Virgin Islands Skincare Brand Rooted in Comfort

Janeka Simon
March 26, 2025

What began as a mother’s quest to soothe her son’s eczema has since blossomed into a growing skincare business rooted in wellness and self-care. Iveli...

“No Such Thing as Can’t”: Dr. Lisa Adams on Her Rise from St. Croix to National Optical Franchise Owner

Janeka Simon
March 25, 2025

Young women who are aspiring to careers in healthcare or as an entrepreneur “should be prepared to work hard,” said Dr. Lisa Adams-Mahepath, co-owner ...

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...

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