Virgin Islands lawmakers heard pros and cons Tuesday of a plan to petition Washington to change the Revised Organic Act to allow election of the local attorney general, a position now filled and vacated at the governor’s pleasure. The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety ultimately declined to forward the legislation out of committee, but the debate touched on many hot-button issues around elections, public integrity, and territorial autonomy.

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety on Tuesday tried to determine who should carry a gun and what guns residents should be allowed to carry.

While in the early stages of the 2024 Election process, both the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts saw a flurry of activity Tuesday, with more than two dozen candidates showing interest in various races.

Even if Almighty God Himself came down and said, "Elections System of the Virgin Islands, y'all have time to appeal Judge Molloy's Jan. 10, 2024 ruling on election unconstitutionality," as a current Board Member, I know there was, is, nor will be no money to appeal it. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow 30 days for appeals as a civilian; 60 days for government officials. Understanding the background is equally as important.

A police officer was assaulted on St. Croix while responding to a domestic violence incident, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (Authority or WAPA) proudly announces the successful completion of the National Academy Foundation Academy of Business internship program by a group of talented interns from Central High School.

Despite the absence of additional funding from Congress, Viya will continue its efforts to expand connectivity offers for residents in need.

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (Authority or WAPA) proudly announces the successful completion of the National Academy Foundation Academy of Business internship program by a group of talented interns from Central High School.

A police officer was assaulted on St. Croix while responding to a domestic violence incident, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Conhoff, a member of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Team and a postgraduate student at Indiana State University, has shattered two Virgin Islands national records.

The “Bridges” Exhibit crosses the artistic gap between the Caribbean and the Americas with an opening reception at Cane Roots Art Gallery on the last Art Thursday of the season. The downtown Christiansted art museum will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (Authority or WAPA) proudly announces the successful completion of the National Academy Foundation Academy of Business internship program by a group of talented interns from Central High School.