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Charlotte Amalie
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Conference Spotlights Concerns and Hopes for Government Programs

Residents tuning into the Facebook broadcast of the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference had reasons for hope and concern.

USVI Projects Strong 2025 Revenue, Bryan Urges Caution

Government agencies predicted continued strong revenue collections in the territory in 2025 but Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urged a conservative approach, warning Tuesday that expenses were also on the rise.

New Clues On Missing 77-Year-Old Yield No Answers

Police released new information Tuesday about the missing St. Thomas woman but were no closer to finding the 77-year-old.

USVI Wellness Fair Announced, Healthcare Services Offered at No Cost to Residents

During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced an upcoming Wellness Fair that will offer numerous healthcare services to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medical care will be provided at no cost to individuals of all ages, insured or uninsured.  

Police: Still No Sign of Missing 77-Year-Old

Police are looking for a 77-year-old St. Thomas woman who walked out of her one-bedroom apartment at the Lucinda Millin Home around 5 p.m., April 26 and has not returned, officials said Monday.

Adults’ Parade: Champagne Toast, Dazzling Costumes, Traditional Troupes and a Sea of Feathers

A two-hour delay caused by a surprise thunderstorm the night before only heightened the anticipation at Saturday’s Adults' Parade and, as the skies cleared and the sun peeked through, the air crackled with renewed energy and an unexpected delight – a celebratory champagne toast in the heart of Post Office Square.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 5, through Saturday, May 11.

Flood Watch Continues as Heavy Rain Impacts V.I., Puerto Rico

Heavy rain Friday and early Saturday resulted in flooding across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Additional precipitation is possible, and a flood watch remains in effect until Sunday evening.

EHI Disputes Court Order Transferring Caneel Bay Improvements to Government

EHI Acquisitions has filed a motion in V.I. District Court disputing a recent order to transfer title to the Caneel Bay Resort and its improvements to the federal government, arguing that the judge overlooked that EHI holds a mortgage on the property.

Youth Traffic Safety: Saving Lives, Creating Safer Roads

Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe driving habits among young drivers, the V.I. Police Department and the V.I. Office of Highway Safety are launching a comprehensive campaign targeting key traffic safety issues this May, such as seatbelt usage, impaired driving, distracted driving, and speeding, as active participants in National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

Town Hall Meetings Planned to Discuss Limited Purpose Driver’s License Requirements

The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

UVI Partners With Cruzan Rum, Department of Labor on Job Readiness Summer Program

The Job Readiness Summer Program kicks off with an intensive one-week boot camp, running from June 17 to June 23.

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Town Hall Meetings Planned to Discuss Limited Purpose Driver’s License Requirements

The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

Women’s 7v7 League Updates USVI Soccer Federation Participating Teams, Rules/ Regulations and Fixtures

The 2024 USVI Women's 7v7 League Rules and Regulations and Match Fixtures. Please take the time to review these documents closely as they will govern the conduct of the league.

St. John School of the Arts Offers Free Salsa Dance Classes

The St. John School of the Arts is teaming up with the University of the Virgin Islands to offer a program in dance for middle school students attending the Julius E. Sprauve School and the Gifft Hill School. 

St. Croix Foundation Hosts KIDS COUNT USVI Summit: ‘We Are the System and the Solution

St. Croix Foundation for Community Development’s (SCF) KIDS COUNT USVI Team hosted its first KIDS COUNT USVI Summit, April 16-17, on St. Croix at The Grange Event Center near Anna’s Hope.

Helen Eurenie Valentine Page Dies at 95

Helen Eurenie Valentine Page was born in the village of Cottage, Dominica, on June 28, 1928, the third child of Maurice Valentine and Fedelia Lamothe Valentine.

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