The Virgin Islands Consortium

Watch: Community Unites to Rescue Horse Trapped in Cistern on St. Croix

Horse Rescued from Cistern in St. Croix After Community Rallies to Save It

Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees...

Horse Rescued from Cistern in St. Croix After Community Rallies to Save It

Janeka Simon
April 16, 2025

On Wednesday morning, quick thinking and coordinated community action saved the life of an equine me...

Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees; Measure Also Rejected by Tax Collector

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 16, 2025

The Tax Collector in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor has firmly rejected Senate President Milt...

Government Offices in USVI to Close for Easter Holiday, Governor Bryan Confirms

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands government offices will be closed in...

Good Friday Alcohol Sales Rule in Effect: DLCA Warns of Fines and Jail Time for Violations

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

As part of its annual observance of Good Friday regulations, the V.I. Department of Licensing and Co...

BMV to Resume REAL ID Issuance on April 24; Director Clarifies Not All VI Licenses Are REAL ID-Compliant

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

The V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced that it will resume issuing REAL ID-compliant driver...

NOAA Tower Lease Withheld by Senate Committee Amid Health Concerns, Community Pushback

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 16, 2025

What appeared to be a simple lease agreement to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr...

Francis Heyliger's Bill to Raise Gov’t Liability Cap From $25K to $150K Held for Further Review

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 16, 2025

Senator Alma Francis Heyliger is determined to amend a 1971 law that caps the maximum judgement amou...

RTPark Names Ian Tomlinson as New Chairman of the Board

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (UVI RTPark) has announced the app...

New Julius E. Sprauve School Project Enters CZM Permitting Stage, With Focus on History and Sustainability

Janeka Simon
April 16, 2025

The project to replace the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John has now reached permitting stage, as...

Territorial Tax Rules Would Remain Intact Even if Insular Cases Are Struck Down, Report Finds

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

As debate grows over the future of the Insular Cases, long-criticized Supreme Court decisions that s...

USVI and BVI Continue Vessel Fee Talks; Revised Rates Presented by Premier Wheatley

Staff Consortium
April 15, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Premier Natalio Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands reconvened toda...

Heyliger’s Push to Block Raises, Redirect WICO PILOT to Hospitals Denied in First 36th Legislature Session

Afraz Ahmad
April 15, 2025

In what has become a familiar pattern, Senator Alma Francis Heyliger’s latest efforts to introduce l...

St. Thomas Man Charged With Illegal Firearm Possession After Late-Night Incident at Mandela Circle

Staff Consortium
April 15, 2025

ST. THOMAS — A St. Thomas man's late night mishaps have landed him behind bars, charged for the seco...

Watch: Community Unites to Rescue Horse Trapped in Cistern on St. Croix

Senators Pass "Take it or Leave It" Museum Lease; Vialet Decries Absence of Local Voices on Board; Johnson Says Gov’t “Laid Itself Down” for $100 a Month

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 15, 2025

“Take it or leave it.” Senators Franklin Johnson and Hubert Frederick say that was the ultimatum iss...

Bolques Under Microscope After Female Staffer Files Complaint; Ethics Committee Formed to Investigate

Ernice Gilbert
April 15, 2025

The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands announced on Tuesday that it has established a Committee ...

Hospitals Get Millions, Workers Get Retro Pay, But Lawmakers Clash Over Process and Priorities

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 15, 2025

“This is a bandage and not the permanent cure,” said Senator Ray Fonseca, after fourteen of fifteen ...

Delia Smith Departs as U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands; Adam Sleeper Assumes Role in Acting Capacity

Ernice Gilbert
April 14, 2025

In a terse announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of the Virgin Islands, resid...

Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers

Ernice Gilbert
April 13, 2025

In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...

DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays

Ernice Gilbert
April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...

Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary

Ernice Gilbert
April 11, 2025

Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...

New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...

Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised fro...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he...

UVI Implements Hiring Freeze and Cost-Saving Measures Following Loss of Federal Grants

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands is implementing immediate financial controls, including a hirin...

Sunshine Mall Sues WAPA Over Disputed Billing Tied to Settled Claims

Janeka Simon
April 09, 2025

“WAPA has an established history of massively overbilling Sunshine for electricity charges,” states ...

Senators Pass "Take it or Leave It" Museum Lease; Vialet Decries Absence of Local Voices on Board; Johnson Says Gov’t “Laid Itself Down” for $100 a Month

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 15, 2025

“Take it or leave it.” Senators Franklin Johnson and Hubert Frederick say that was the ultimatum iss...

Bolques Under Microscope After Female Staffer Files Complaint; Ethics Committee Formed to Investigate

Ernice Gilbert
April 15, 2025

The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands announced on Tuesday that it has established a Committee ...

Hospitals Get Millions, Workers Get Retro Pay, But Lawmakers Clash Over Process and Priorities

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 15, 2025

“This is a bandage and not the permanent cure,” said Senator Ray Fonseca, after fourteen of fifteen ...

Delia Smith Departs as U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands; Adam Sleeper Assumes Role in Acting Capacity

Ernice Gilbert
April 14, 2025

In a terse announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of the Virgin Islands, resid...

Love, Support, and Sisterhood Shine at Community Baby Shower for 22 St. Croix Mothers

Ernice Gilbert
April 13, 2025

In what may be one of the most heartfelt events held for expectant mothers in the U.S. Virgin Island...

DHS Urges Public to Get REAL ID Ahead of May 7 Deadline; USVI Faces Rollout Delays

Ernice Gilbert
April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a crucial reminder on Friday, urging American...

Collin Hodge Contemplates Ending Taste of St. Croix or Passing it On to New Entity as Event Sells Out on 25th Anniversary

Ernice Gilbert
April 11, 2025

Over 500 additional people sought tickets to this year’s sold-out Taste of St. Croix, according to C...

New Fraud Lawsuit Targets Brett Matthew McClafferty, Family Members, and St. Thomas Social Parent Company

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

A new lawsuit against prominent St. Thomas business owner Brett Matthew McClafferty is currently mak...

Seaborne Faces Possible Shutdown as Carrier Bleeds Millions and Shows No Recovery Path; Trustee Calls For Dismissal of Chapter 11 Proceedings

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 has filed a motion in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Cou...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised fro...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he...

UVI Implements Hiring Freeze and Cost-Saving Measures Following Loss of Federal Grants

Ernice Gilbert
April 09, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands is implementing immediate financial controls, including a hirin...

Sunshine Mall Sues WAPA Over Disputed Billing Tied to Settled Claims

Janeka Simon
April 09, 2025

“WAPA has an established history of massively overbilling Sunshine for electricity charges,” states ...

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

Government Offices in USVI to Close for Easter Holiday, Governor Bryan Confirms

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands government offices will be closed in...

Good Friday Alcohol Sales Rule in Effect: DLCA Warns of Fines and Jail Time for Violations

Staff Consortium
April 16, 2025

As part of its annual observance of Good Friday regulations, the V.I. Department of Licensing and Co...

As part of its annual observance of Good Friday re...

Adrianne Todman Appointed UVI’s Inaugural Fellow on Public Administration and Service

Staff Consortium
April 12, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced on Friday the appointment of Adrianne Todman as i...

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced...

Elections Supervisor Ordered to Apologize to Poll Watcher; Ballot Box Complaint Triggers Legal Review

Janeka Simon
April 12, 2025

Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Maria Paul Williams a public apology, the Board of Ele...

Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes owes Ann Mari...

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Government

Francis Heyliger's Bill to Raise Gov’t Liability Cap From $25K to $150K Held for Further Review

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 16, 2025

Senator Alma Francis Heyliger is determined to amend a 1971 law that caps the maximum judgement amount for the award of damages against the Government...

Bill to Use Debt Owed by GVI in Lieu of Property Taxes Criticized for Only Aiding Gov't Employees; Measure Also Rejected by Tax Collector

Nelcia Charlemagne
April 16, 2025

The Tax Collector in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor has firmly rejected Senate President Milton Potter’s proposal to offset a property owner’s ...

Bryan Announces $6 Million Settlement With Pafford Medical to Resolve Unpaid Debt

Janeka Simon
April 14, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Monday that his administration had reached a settlement agreement with Pafford Medical Services. “As you know, ...

Matching Fund Bonds Outlook Revised to Negative Amid Decline in Rum Excise Tax Revenues

Ernice Gilbert
April 10, 2025

The Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation has seen its credit outlook revised from Stable to Negative, according to the latest surv...

Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach Travels to NAIC Southeastern Zone Meeting in South Carolina

Staff Consortium
April 07, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach departed the U.S. Virgin Islands today to attend the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Southea...

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

USVI and BVI Continue Vessel Fee Talks; Revised Rates Presented by Premier Wheatley

Staff Consortium
April 15, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Premier Natalio Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands reconvened today to continue discussions first initiated on March...

Silver Airways Creditors Demand Payment as Judge Weighs Bankruptcy Dismissal

Janeka Simon
April 13, 2025

As principals and creditors of Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines await a judge's decision on whether to dismiss the pending bankruptcy case, the co...

EDC Orders Margaritaville to Fix Labor, Procurement, and Reporting Violations or Pay Fines: Incentives Reconsidered for Two Firms

Janeka Simon
April 11, 2025

The Economic Development Commission held a decision meeting on Thursday, during which it agreed to reconsider two previously denied applications for b...

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, China Tariffs Remain at 125%; USVI May See Trade Advantage

Janeka Simon
April 10, 2025

On Wednesday, approximately 13 hours after they took effect, President Donald Trump declared that he would pause the country's wide-ranging tariff reg...

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