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Tourism summit scheduled for January 2025

The BVI is set to host a pivotal tourism summit in January 2025 that seeks to reshape the...

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Visit the Virgin I...

Justice Jackson, the first African-American woman on the Supreme Court, will participate i...

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James Bates forced to lay off about 20 employees and end trash service...

ST. CROIX — In a move that will impact house-to-house garbage collection for more than 4,0...

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Joe Biden arrives on St. Croix for his last vacation as president

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden landed on St. Croix at 1:45 p.m. Thursday fo...

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Assist or resist: Local officials debate Trump’s mass deportation thre...

The San Diego region, like many communities that hug the southern border, saw a sharp drop...

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Civil Suit Alleges Wide-Ranging Failures To Stop Former CAHS Staffer’s...

A complaint filed in U.S. District Court this week named the Virgin Islands government, Ed...

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Guyana gets final approval for multimillion energy loan from US EXIM B...

On Thursday, the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank announced its loan approval for t...

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Open Design, Clever Zoning — Where Island Vibes Meet Functionality

With smaller spaces becoming more common, especially here in the Virgin Islands where hom...

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Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging Project for Bids

VIPA invites contractors to bid on a major dredging project in Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St...

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Roach: Contract executed for removal of storm-damaged boats

Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach announced Monday that boats damaged during storms in the Virgin...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on ‘Mufasa’ and the secret to a Disney hit

When director Barry Jenkins approached Lin-Manuel Miranda about writing the songs for “Muf...

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Social Security assistance bump coming in January

Residents relying on Social Security assistance can expect an increase in their monthly be...

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Op-Ed: State of the Territory | A Holiday Message of Peace: Calling th...

As we celebrate the holiday season, the Virgin Islands finds itself at a crossroads.

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Trinidad based Angostura loses 112-Year Royal Warrant

ANGOSTURA Ltd, the renowned producer of Angostura aromatic bitters, has had its Royal Warr...

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Crucian Christmas Fest pageant Thursday night

ST. CROIX — Eleven contestants ranging from tots to teens are set to compete Thursday nigh...

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GVI Hit With 19-Count Civil Suit Alleging Failure to Stop CAHS Coach’s...

The lawsuit, filed by a former student under a pseudonym, details years of abuse by coach...

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We are driving up the cost of construction — Penn

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has raised serious concerns about the escalatin...

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SEC: Investment firm failed to prevent misuse of PR bonds data

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against investment advi...

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Retired Nurse Earns Agriculture’s First College Certificate Following...

After 30 years as a registered nurse, Janice Brooks leaned into something entirely new and...

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From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

BRIDGETOWN – When large swathes of invasive seaweed started washing up on Caribbean beache...

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DPW: Apparent staff sick-out disrupts VITRAN services on St. Croix; un...

ST. CROIX — Public buses have not been on the road for the past two days on St. Croix and...

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Oil rig collapse off Trinidad’s coast leaves one missing

An offshore oil rig owned and operated by Well Services Petroleum Company Limited collapse...

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Bryan Seeks Changes to H1B Visa Law as USVI Braces for Immigration Pol...

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. aims to amend H1B visa restrictions to address manpower shortage...

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'Pure Speight' takes Winter Solstice Handicap, now 4-for-4 in race win...

ST. THOMAS — It was a near thing, but “Pure Speight” came away a winner once again during...

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Routine traffic stop yields arrest on illegal gun, ammunition charges

FREDERIKSTED – A St. Croix man was charged with illegal gun and related charges after a...

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Op-Ed: State of the Territory | The Magic of the Crucian Christmas Fes...

The Crucian Christmas Festival isn’t just an event—it’s an experience, a celebration of he...

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Premier blames ‘negativity’ for BVI’s inclusion on Fodor’s ‘No List’

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that a combination of negative press and bad pub...

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Marco St. Croix refuses to remove excavator and trash-filled bins from...

ST. CROIX — The owner of Marco St. Croix said he does not intend to remove his bins filled...

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A Trump appointee could again delay Puerto Rico’s reconstruction

As Puerto Rico struggled to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017, a top...

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Bail denied for Leoda Bradshaw and co-accused

KINGSTON, Jamaica – US Navy Petty Officer Leoda Bradshaw and her co-accused had their bail...

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