10 months ago

U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Study Trans-Atlantic Fiber Optic...

House Bill H.R. 1737, co-sponsored by Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, advances plans to stu...

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After Deadly Weekend, Senator Gittens Renews Call for Increased Police...

Following a weekend of deadly violence, Senator Kenneth Gittens is calling for immediate l...

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St. Croix Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Possessin...

ST. CROIX — A 29-year-old resident of St. Croix has been sentenced to two and a half years...

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10 months ago

Judge Ousts Seaborne Airlines Executives, Orders Trustee to Oversee Tr...

CEO Steven Rossum and CFO Pedro Motta were removed from control of Seaborne’s Chapter 11 c...

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10 months ago

Fleming Defends Budget, Highlights Efficiency as VIEO Manages Over $12...

Director Kyle Fleming assured lawmakers of strong federal partnerships and efficient grant...

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10 months ago

Bryan Administration Moves to Overhaul Power Generation Infrastructure...

The joint solicitation from WAPA and the Office of Disaster Recovery seeks contractors to...

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10 months ago

SBA Urges Eligible Virgin Islands Nonprofits to Apply for Disaster Loa...

The U.S. Small Business Administration urges private nonprofits in the U.S. Virgin Islands...

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9 months ago

GVI Considers Cutting Weight Loss Drug Coverage as Health Plan Costs S...

Facing a 17.5% proposed premium increase and escalating claims, VI officials may cut weigh...

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9 months ago

Trump’s Citizenship Order Partially Takes Effect; USVI Among Territori...

As the Court limits nationwide injunctions, Trump’s birthright order may now be enforced i...

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9 months ago

Honorary Officer DJ Daniel to Be Sworn In at St. John Parade Amid Nati...

From a Secret Service badge to a Presidential tribute, DJ Daniel’s story has inspired thou...

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9 months ago

Bryan Nominates Retired WAPA Engineer Xavier A. Acevedo to Serve on Ut...

Governor Bryan nominates retired WAPA engineer Xavier Acevedo to the utility’s board, high...

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9 months ago

Claudine Scatliffe-Daniels Honored at 2025 Village Opening; Speeches U...

Officials praised Claudine Scatliffe-Daniels as a community pillar and tied her honor to t...

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9 months ago

Claims of Retaliation and Misconduct Against RTPark Board Chair Settle...

A one-page court filing confirms that Peter Chapman’s legal challenges to his removal as C...

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9 months ago

Tropical Wave to Bring Thunderstorms and Choppy Seas Overnight to East...

A tropical wave is forecast to bring increased showers, thunderstorms, and choppy seas ove...

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9 months ago

Port Authority Advances P3 Airport Project and Marine Upgrades, But Ab...

With the Ann E. Abramson Facility delayed by 508 days and extra costs added, VIPA also ext...

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9 months ago

Funding Failures Leave National Guard Without Water, Unpaid for Festiv...

With over 40% of its FY2025 budget still unreleased by the local government, the V.I. Nati...

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Dept. of Education Loses 46 Teachers, 174 Eligible to Retire by Fall;...

As the Education Department braces for more retirements and continued staffing shortfalls,...

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9 months ago

Cuts to Sports, STEM, and Student Programs Draw Backlash as Education...

VIDE’s $179M budget request aims to offset expiring federal support and rising costs, yet...

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9 months ago

Groundskeepers Still Earning $28K After 20 Years as Lawmakers Slam DSP...

With Sports, Parks, and Recreation groundskeepers earning just $28K after two decades, law...

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9 months ago

BMV to Target Reckless Drivers with Points System, Overhaul Commercial...

As part of its $6.4M budget plan, the BMV aims to speed up license suspensions with a reto...

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Senators Question Why Government Is Paying Phipps Race Day Costs Despi...

With senators questioning why DSPR is covering race day costs at Phipps when Southland Gam...

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9 months ago

Seaborne Sold for $1.425M, Operations to Continue Post-Bankruptcy

Delaware-based Leonite Fund to assume up to $675K in liabilities in addition to the $700K...

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9 months ago

Fatal Crash on Hope Road Leaves Two Dead, Identities Pending DNA Confi...

Two lives were lost in a fiery crash on Hope Road in St. Croix after a vehicle attempted t...

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St. Thomas Man Charged After Striking Girlfriend in Head and Neck Whil...

The victim told police that Guy Vicars, allegedly intoxicated after drinking around 20 bee...

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9 months ago

Bill Establishing Long-Term Care Standards Passes Senate Committee Des...

The Senate Health Committee greenlit Bill 36-0003, which sets mandatory service standards...

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9 months ago

Liberty Boosts Mobile Network in USVI with Additional Spectrum, Promis...

Liberty has expanded its mobile network across the U.S. Virgin Islands with new spectrum a...

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9 months ago

Sudden Dialysis Center Closure Condemned as ‘Patient Abandonment,’ Vio...

Caribbean Kidney Center’s abrupt July 1 closure left patients scrambling and unannounced a...

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9 months ago

Shoe-Removal Era Nears End at Airports as TSA Quietly Prepares Shift i...

Millions of travelers may soon be spared the hassle of removing shoes at TSA checkpoints,...

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9 months ago

EPA Greenlights Plan to Remove 40,000 Gallons of LPG from St. Croix Re...

EPA officials announced a federally supervised plan to remove over 40,000 gallons of LPG f...

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9 months ago

Caribbean Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Dominica and Puer...

In response to customer demand, Caribbean Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Dominic...

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