77°FUVI Hosts Another Successful Afternoon on the Green, Supporting Student Scholarships
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
For another year, the University of the Virgin Islands has hosted a successful Afternoon on the Gree...
V.I. Energy Office Federal Funding Unfrozen as Solar Initiative Moves Forward
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
The Virgin Islands Energy Office has confirmed that federal funding for key energy initiatives has b...
Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Others Await U.S. Response on Citizenship Program Concerns
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
The four Caribbean countries who appeared on a draft list for potential travel restrictions are aski...
USVI Track Stars Excel on National Stage, Led by Michelle Smith’s NCAA Performance
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
Virgin Islands athletes delivered outstanding performances across multiple high-profile track and fi...
High Surf and Hazardous Marine Conditions Expected in Puerto Rico and USVI
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued alerts for dangerous marine and coastal conditio...
USVI to Simulate Magnitude 8.6 Earthquake in CARIBE WAVE 2025 Tsunami Exercise
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
The V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency has announced the territory’s participation in CARI...
Three Ecuadorian Nationals Plead Guilty to Smuggling 800 Kilograms of Cocaine
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
Three Ecuadorian nationals have pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to drug trafficking charges af...
Girl Scouts Take Over Legislature in USVI, Seek Support for Leadership and STEM Initiatives
- Staff Consortium
- March 15, 2025
The Girl Scouts of the U.S. Virgin Islands took over the Legislature on Friday in a special mock ses...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Dialysis Center Opening on St. Croix
- Staff Consortium
- March 15, 2025
The Virgin Islands Healthcare Foundation had a triumphant moment on Friday, hosting a ribbon-cutting...
Juan F. Luis Hospital Faces Eviction Lawsuit Over Unpaid Rent
- Staff Consortium
- March 14, 2025
The Juan Luis Hospital and Medical Center is facing an eviction lawsuit from its landlord, Equity In...
Mother and Son Convicted in BVI Drug Trafficking Case to Be Released Early
- Janeka Simon
- March 14, 2025
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS — Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard, the mother and son convicted alongside former...
Fireburn Heritage Uses NEH Grant to Develop Cultural ABC Book with Local Students
- Janeka Simon
- March 14, 2025
During Wednesday's Virgin Islands Humanities Showcase, Fireburn Heritage presented the audience with...
St. John Man Arrested for Discharging Shots in Two Separate Incidents
- Staff Consortium
- March 14, 2025
ST. JOHN — A St. John man has been arrested in connection with two shooting incidents that occurred ...
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 tension...
Green Card Holders Face Increased Scrutiny as U.S. Immigration Policies Tighten
- Janeka Simon
- March 16, 2025
The Trump administration's stated efforts to deport masses of undocumented immigrants from the Unite...
Dominica, St. Lucia Among Caribbean Nations on U.S. Draft Travel Restriction List
- Janeka Simon
- March 15, 2025
Several reports from U.S. mainland publications indicate that for several Caribbean islands, it is n...
Governor Bryan, VIHA Break Ground on $121.6 Million D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- March 14, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr., alongside the Virgin Islands Housing Authority and key development partne...
Caribbean Leaders Reject Visa Threats Over Cuban Medical Program, Willing to Lose American Access
- Janeka Simon
- March 14, 2025
At the beginning of the month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. visas may be strip...
U.S. Tariff on Chinese-Built Ships Threatens Shipping Costs in USVI and Wider Caribbean
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 13, 2025
A brewing trade dispute led by President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells across the United Stat...
Bryan Responds After Former VI Treasury Director Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation Over Demotion
- Janeka Simon
- March 13, 2025
The Office of the Governor has responded to a whistleblower lawsuit from the Department of Finance's...
Bryan Expresses Concern Over Stock Market Instability and Tourism Slowdown, Urges Economic Action
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 13, 2025
As global economic conditions show signs of instability, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said late Wednesd...
42-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Sunny Isles Shopping Center Parking Lot; Investigation Underway
- Staff Consortium
- March 12, 2025
ST. CROIX — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Sunny Isles Shopping...
Child’s Death Under Investigation as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Cases Rise USVI; Measles a Growing Concern
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
The spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among young Virgin Islanders continues to worry health au...
Low Vaccination Rates Put USVI at Risk for Measles Outbreak, Health Officials Warn
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Relatively low rates of vaccination among the population leaves the territory at risk of a larger-th...
Dowe’s Airport Modernization Project Set to Begin This Year as Lawmakers Seek Clarity on VIPA Employees’ Future
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
“No matter what happens with this P3 relationship, please take care of our people,” said Senator Hub...
ICE Immigration Raid in St. Thomas Captured on Video Amid Nationwide Crackdown
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
On Sunday morning, a residence in Estate Dorothea was the target of what appeared to be an immigrati...
Green Card Holders Face Increased Scrutiny as U.S. Immigration Policies Tighten
- Janeka Simon
- March 16, 2025
The Trump administration's stated efforts to deport masses of undocumented immigrants from the Unite...
Dominica, St. Lucia Among Caribbean Nations on U.S. Draft Travel Restriction List
- Janeka Simon
- March 15, 2025
Several reports from U.S. mainland publications indicate that for several Caribbean islands, it is n...
Governor Bryan, VIHA Break Ground on $121.6 Million D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace Redevelopment
- Staff Consortium
- March 14, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr., alongside the Virgin Islands Housing Authority and key development partne...
Caribbean Leaders Reject Visa Threats Over Cuban Medical Program, Willing to Lose American Access
- Janeka Simon
- March 14, 2025
At the beginning of the month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. visas may be strip...
U.S. Tariff on Chinese-Built Ships Threatens Shipping Costs in USVI and Wider Caribbean
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 13, 2025
A brewing trade dispute led by President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells across the United Stat...
Bryan Responds After Former VI Treasury Director Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation Over Demotion
- Janeka Simon
- March 13, 2025
The Office of the Governor has responded to a whistleblower lawsuit from the Department of Finance's...
Bryan Expresses Concern Over Stock Market Instability and Tourism Slowdown, Urges Economic Action
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 13, 2025
As global economic conditions show signs of instability, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said late Wednesd...
42-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Sunny Isles Shopping Center Parking Lot; Investigation Underway
- Staff Consortium
- March 12, 2025
ST. CROIX — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Sunny Isles Shopping...
Child’s Death Under Investigation as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Cases Rise USVI; Measles a Growing Concern
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
The spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among young Virgin Islanders continues to worry health au...
Low Vaccination Rates Put USVI at Risk for Measles Outbreak, Health Officials Warn
- Janeka Simon
- March 11, 2025
Relatively low rates of vaccination among the population leaves the territory at risk of a larger-th...
Dowe’s Airport Modernization Project Set to Begin This Year as Lawmakers Seek Clarity on VIPA Employees’ Future
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
“No matter what happens with this P3 relationship, please take care of our people,” said Senator Hub...
ICE Immigration Raid in St. Thomas Captured on Video Amid Nationwide Crackdown
- Janeka Simon
- March 10, 2025
On Sunday morning, a residence in Estate Dorothea was the target of what appeared to be an immigrati...
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USVI to Simulate Magnitude 8.6 Earthquake in CARIBE WAVE 2025 Tsunami Exercise
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
The V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency has announced the territory’s participation in CARI...
UVI Hosts Another Successful Afternoon on the Green, Supporting Student Scholarships
- Staff Consortium
- March 17, 2025
For another year, the University of the Virgin Islands has hosted a successful Afternoon on the Gree...
For another year, the University of the Virgin Isl...
Virgin Islands Humanities Showcase Highlights NEH-Funded Cultural Projects
- Janeka Simon
- March 13, 2025
Wednesday's Virgin Islands Humanities Showcase was the first since the Community Foundation of the V...
Wednesday's Virgin Islands Humanities Showcase was...
Update: Cyril E. King Airport Resumes Operations After Private Aircraft’s Emergency Landing
- Ernice Gilbert
- March 12, 2025
UPDATE: As of 9:19 a.m., operations at Cyril E. King Airport have resumed following the emergency la...
UPDATE: As of 9:19 a.m., operations at Cyril E. Ki...
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October 28, 2024 06:10 PMGovernment
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...
Territory Struggles With 1 Million Tire Disposal Backlog Amid Funding Delays
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 01, 2025
As of February, 2025, there were approximately 1 million tires awaiting disposal in the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, the Waste Management Authority s...
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
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...
Viya CEO Denies Business Closure, Outlines Restructuring Efforts and Service Improvements
- Janeka Simon
- March 12, 2025
Is VIYA going out of business? “Absolutely not,” said CEO Geraldine Pitt, when she appeared before members of the Public Services Commission on Tuesda...
Major Banking Hurdles Complicate USVI Cannabis Industry Rollout as Licensing Gets Underway This Month
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- March 11, 2025
When the Office of Cannabis Regulation appeared before the Committee on Economic Development on Monday, lawmakers were pleased to learn of the Office’...
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Entertainment
Caribbean Cinemas Launches Retro Tuesdays in US...
- Staff Consortium
- March 05, 2025
Movie lovers in the U.S. Virgin Islands will soon have the chance to relive some of cinema’s most ic...
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...
Crucian Christmas Festival Kicks Off with Pageants
- Staff Consortium
- December 26, 2024
With Christmas Day now in the rearview mirror, the Crucian Christmas Festival takes center stage, ki...
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