In a pivotal meeting Thursday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority board confronted the persistent power outages plaguing the territory, especially affecting St. Thomas-St. John. The recent disruptions, affected in the past month by a combination of heavy rain, a lightning strike, and aging infrastructure, have left residents and businesses frustrated and searching for answers.
When more than three hundred swimmers gather to participate in the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park’s Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on Sunday, at one point, there will be one name on everyone’s mind – and in the hearts of many more.
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.
A tentative wage agreement signed with the Registered Nurses Leadership Union, Inc. (RNLU) marks a significant step toward enhancing healthcare services in the Virgin Islands and offering more parity in salaries as the demand for nurses continues, according to officials.
In January, Google invited students from across the United States to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Amidst the impressive array of submissions, one young artist from St. Thomas stood out. Harika Jhanwar, an 8-year-old student from All Saints Cathedral School, was selected as one of the 55 state and territory winners, chosen from tens of thousands of entries.
Over the last 40 years, Roy Frederiksen, a resident of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (NWS COOP) with an exemplary record of daily precipitation data. His station is located at his home in St. Croix.
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.
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.
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.
The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) has announced that applications for submission are available for the John R. Justice Grant Program (JRJ) effective Monday, May 20 and closing on Sunday, June 30.
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.
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.
Beginning Wednesday, May 22, through May 31 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the clinics will provide limited services at rooms NWW102 and NWW103 located near the Great Hall on the Albert Sheen Campus of the University of the Virgin Islands.
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.
The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) has announced that applications for submission are available for the John R. Justice Grant Program (JRJ) effective Monday, May 20 and closing on Sunday, June 30.
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.
Beginning Wednesday, May 22, through May 31 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the clinics will provide limited services at rooms NWW102 and NWW103 located near the Great Hall on the Albert Sheen Campus of the University of the Virgin Islands.