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.
EHI Acquisitions has lost its bid to reverse a court order restoring the Caneel Bay Resort on St. John to the National Park Service, with the judge ruling on Wednesday that its motion for reconsideration is without merit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.
Virgin Islands Good Food, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a thriving and just food system in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Better Food Policy Fund, through a collective action fund of the Tides Foundation.
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.
The alliance, driven by a shared vision of fostering effective and innovative advocacy, represents a significant leap forward in addressing pressing issues faced by individuals with disabilities within the housing community.
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.
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.
The alliance, driven by a shared vision of fostering effective and innovative advocacy, represents a significant leap forward in addressing pressing issues faced by individuals with disabilities within the housing community.
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.
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.
The Mutiny Mermaid Mixer, a non-competitive swim/run relay event just for women, was hosted by the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation and supported by Mutiny Island Vodka.
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Rupert Donaldfield Alexis Barton, better known as “Pert” or “Barton.”