February 2024

11 months ago

End of an Era: Dr. Hall Leaves Legacy of Agricultural Advancement at U...

The 2024 Agriculture and Food Fair will be the last for Dr. David Hall in an official capa...

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11 months ago

USDA Honors Local Professionals, Commends V.I. Health Department on 50...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) commemorated the 50t...

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11 months ago

Home Depot Desk Supervisor Arrested for Embezzlement

ST. THOMAS — A home depot employee is facing multiple counts of embezzlement after alleged...

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11 months ago

USVI To Receive $16.5 Million in Water Infrastructure Investment From...

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant investment in the territor...

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11 months ago

St. Croix Teen Charged with Murder, Held on $1M Bail

ST. CROIX — An 18-year-old suspect, Nkush Jayden James, has been charged with first-degree...

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11 months ago

American Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees Amid Rising Costs

After a fee hike went into effect on Tuesday, many passengers booking travel on American A...

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1 year ago

BIR Reinstates the Volunteer Taxpayer Assistant Program in 2024

BIR Reinstates the Volunteer Taxpayer Assistant Program in 2024 Joel Lee, CPA, director...

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1 year ago

Virgin Islander's Sci-Fi Short Film Debuts at Prestigious Pan African...

Gods of the Universe: Rise of the Star Child, a sci-fi short film directed by Virgin Islan...

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1 year ago

State of the Territory | Black History Month: Commemorating Excellence...

In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves de...

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VI Government Agencies Urged to Address Enforcement Officer Shortfall

Senator Kenneth Gittens has urged several agencies to intensify their recruitment efforts...

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1 year ago

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Aureo Diaz Heights, Leaving One Dead

ST. CROIX — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed late Wednesday afternoon in the Aureo Di...

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1 year ago

PSC Opens Investigation into Liberty Mobile Amid Migration Concerns

Weeks after Liberty Wireless was grilled by lawmakers over the ongoing disruption being ca...

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1 year ago

Mystery ship capsizes off Tobago, triggering massive oil spill and nat...

PORT OF SPAIN — Emergency workers in Trinidad and Tobago are racing to clean up a massive...

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They opened a Haitian food truck. Then they were told, ‘Go back to you...

PARKSLEY (AP) — A married couple who fled Haiti for Virginia achieved their American dream...

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1 year ago

PSC Raises Concerns About Cell Phones and Internet

Public Services Commissioner Laura Nichols-Samms listed residents’ complaints with Liberty...

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1 year ago

2,169.5 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in St. Croix Drug Bust, Four Arrested

Monday’s report of a major drug bust on St. Croix’s southwest coast has resulted in federa...

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1 year ago

Appeal for Expanded Voting Rights in U.S. Territories Makes Its Way to...

On Monday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case that seeks to chal...

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FEMA Commits Nearly $1 Billion to Replace Roy Lester Schneider Hospita...

A commitment of $928.7 million to demolish and replace Roy Lester Schneider Hospital on St...

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1 year ago

Bryan Congratulates New Appointees; Promotes Support of 2024 District...

During Tuesday’s weekly Government House press briefing, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. celebrated...

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1 year ago

Senate Bill Aims to Combat 'Revenge Porn' in the Virgin Islands

A bill introduced to the Senate on Tuesday hopes to protect victims whose sexually explici...

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1 year ago

Senators Press for Action Against Traffic Violations Amid Agency Under...

On Tuesday, several lawmakers on the Committee of Homeland Security, Justice and Public Sa...

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1 year ago

VIPA and Crowley Sign New 10-Year Agreement; Deal Praised for Boosting...

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — In an important development for the U.S. Virgin Islands' maritime...

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1 year ago

$825,000 School AC Project Under Fire for Alleged Overpriced Repairs a...

One lawmaker has raised concerns over the costs reportedly associated with some school reh...

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1 year ago

Fly the Whale to Launch Daily Flights Between St. Croix and Puerto Ric...

ST. CROIX — Fly the Whale has announced the introduction of new daily flights connecting S...

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1 year ago

As Human Trafficking Case Heads to Mediation, Plaintiffs Focus on Reco...

Puerto Rico native Abiel Osorio Cotto is getting used to the Pennsylvania winters five yea...

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1 year ago

Confrontation at Legislature Building Leads to Discovery of Unlicensed...

ST. CROIX — A man who police say approached an officer brandishing a machete outside the V...

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1 year ago

Administrators Say Virgin Islands Students Score Below Average until 1...

V.I. Education Department administrators gave testimony on the Virgin Islands’ constant lo...

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1 year ago

Humane Society of St. Thomas Clears House with Major Transport

A major transport to several stateside rescues is giving the Humane Society of St. Thomas...

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1 year ago

Final Suspect in Shooting Death of Harmless, Homeless Veteran Milton G...

ST. CROIX — Detectives with the VIPD's Criminal Investigation Bureau/ Major Crime Unit on...

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1 year ago

Trump Wins Virgin Islands Caucus, Leading 2024 Republican Nomination R...

In a decisive victory, former President Donald J. Trump captured the majority vote in the...

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