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Thursday, May 23, 2024

King Airport Reopens After Emergency Runway Repair

The Cyril E. King Airport runway on St. Thomas reopened Thursday at 4:00 p.m. after an emergency runway repair closed the airport for almost two hours, the V.I. Port Authority announced. 

Blackout Has St. Thomas-St. John Seeing Red

Angry St. Thomas and St. John residents took to social media Wednesday as district-wide power outages were interspersed with easily misunderstood statements from the Water and Power Authority.

St. Thomas Man Allegedly Beat Girlfriend While Awaiting Trial

A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

Bryan Approves Cannabis Rules and Regulations; Officials Say Severe Weather Coming

During Tuesday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced a significant advancement in implementing legal cannabis use in the USVI. Details regarding inclement weather affecting the islands this week were also shared. 

Election 2024 Nomination Deadline Spurs Intense Race: Incumbents, Former Officials, and New Hopefuls Vie for Office

Tuesday marked the official close of nomination petitions, revealing a heated race ahead with incumbents vying for reelection, former officials attempting comebacks, and a surge of new contenders, especially from St. Croix, eager to seize their chance at office.

Frett-Gregory Not Seeking Re-Election; Governor’s Financial Team Dodges Revenue Hearing

Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory announced Tuesday she would not seek re-election to the Senate but vowed not to leave public service. The revelation came after members of the governor’s financial team were a no-show for a hearing Frett-Gregory had convened to discuss the state of the territory’s revenues, among other things.

Fragmented Websites, High Costs Plague V.I. Government’s Online Presence, Senator Says

Senator Samuel Carriόn raised concerns this week about the V.I. government's disjointed web presence, citing issues from "tremendous" maintenance and design costs to a lack of accessibility for users with disabilities.

From Island Shores to Ivy Leagues: Amalie Zucker’s Uncharted Journey to Harvard

Amalie Zucker, a remarkable student from the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA), has set her sights on Harvard University. Zucker, who has only been sailing for two years, is ready to bring her talents to one of the most prestigious universities in the world, aiming to join the Harvard sailing team as a walk-on.

Op-Ed: Rebuttal On Blood Shortage in V.I. Hospitals

Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra to Celebrate Sarah Vaughn

The Virgin Islands Performing Arts and Cultural Connection will present Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, performing alongside the Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Prior-Jollek Hall on the Antilles School campus.

St. Thomas Man Allegedly Beat Girlfriend While Awaiting Trial

A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

Veterans Affairs Plans Memorial Day 2024 Ceremonies and Laying of Wreaths

Annually, we look forward to being a part of this nationally proclaimed day of observance.

J. Benton Construction Celebrates Over a Decade of Dedication to Safety During Construction Safety Week

J. Benton Construction proudly announces its 11th year of active participation in Construction Safety Week, which took place May 6-10 on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. This year's theme, "Value Every Voice," reflects J. Benton's commitment to creating a safety-first culture on every project.

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Office of the Governor, Department of Health to Host Large-Scale USVI Wellness Event

The USVI Wellness Fair 2024 is being hosted by the V.I. Department of Health in partnership with the Office of the Governor and with the support of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (DoD-IRT) Program.

Veterans Affairs Plans Memorial Day 2024 Ceremonies and Laying of Wreaths

Annually, we look forward to being a part of this nationally proclaimed day of observance.

St. Thomas Man Allegedly Beat Girlfriend While Awaiting Trial

A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

Op-Ed: Rebuttal On Blood Shortage in V.I. Hospitals

Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

Michelle Smith at Florida High School State Championships Continues Successes

Michelle Smith, a a high school senior at Montverde Academy and University of Georgia commit, took part in the Florida High School FHSAA 2A State Championships in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 16.

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra to Celebrate Sarah Vaughn

The Virgin Islands Performing Arts and Cultural Connection will present Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, performing alongside the Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Prior-Jollek Hall on the Antilles School campus.

UVI Bulletin Board May-June

Here is what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands

Verna Icilma Dagou Dies

Verna Icilma Dagou died at her home following a brief illness, on Friday, May 3.  

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