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Lawmakers Approve Up to $250 Million in Bonds for Major Road Projects...

GARVEE bond issuance will fund Veterans Drive Phase 2, a new inter-island ferry, and road...

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Residents in Haiti’s capital stand with police in a battle to repel th...

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, target...

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Bahamas Government to increase fines on security firms hiring non-nati...

The Bahamas government is taking strong action against private security firms that are ill...

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Legislature Approves Issuing New Bonds for Infrastructure Projects

A measure approved by the 35th Legislature on Wednesday authorized the Virgin Islands Gove...

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Several VI gas stations are not complying with air hose law, leaving m...

ST. CROIX — After recently popping a tire in a massive pothole while driving along Veteran...

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Lutheran Services golf fundraiser nets over $30K for Queen Louise Home...

ST. CROIX — Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands raised more than $30,000 during...

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Gov’t earmarks $1.7M for VG social housing

During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the governmen...

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Legislature Approves December 6th as Alicia “Chucky” Hansen Day to Hon...

Bill 35-0416 celebrates the unmatched contributions of Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, the longest...

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Coast Guard seizes 35 ‘bales’ of cocaine and charges 2 crew members ab...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two crew members of a go-fast boat were arrested after a Royal Canadia...

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BVI educators now among region’s best-paid, says Premier

Educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have become some of the highest-paid in the...

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35th Legislature Honors Nine Visionaries at Perma Plaque Ceremony

The 35th Legislature, under the leadership of Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr., hel...

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Utilities working to fix major infrastructure failures

ST. THOMAS — The dismal state of the territory’s crumbling infrastructure was on full disp...

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HUD Secretary Reviews Federal Support for WAPA Amid Utility’s Leadersh...

Adrianna Todman visits the Virgin Islands to evaluate CDBG-funded projects as WAPA navigat...

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WAPA COO lauded for candor amid constant blackouts resigns, power fail...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Interim Electric Chief Operating Officer for the Virgin Islands Water a...

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Climate resilience, illicit finance on JMC agenda

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined some of the BVI’s key priorities for the Joint Mi...

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JLP veterans Karl Samuda and Mike Henry to step down from politics

Two of the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) most prominent veterans, Karl Samuda and Mike Henr...

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WAPA Board OKs Negotiations With Wartsila, Aggreko

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Executive Director and CEO Karl Knight received t...

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Senators OK range of bills including $250M in bonds to fund new ferry,...

ST. THOMAS — Senators approved a wide range of bills during Wednesday’s Legislative sessio...

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Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Wastewater Service In...

The LBJ Pump Station on St. Croix and a sewer line on St. Thomas have sustained significan...

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St. Thomas man accused of violating Scarface Rule No. 1: ‘Don’t get hi...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department has arrested a man for a variety d...

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Can the BVI attract 2 million tourists next year?

The BVI could soon see a surge in tourism, with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley outlining an a...

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French President criticizes Haitian officials for Conille’s dismissal

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized Haitian officials who dismissed Prime...

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Community Gathers for Vigil in Wake of Rising Gun Violence

A somber vigil held Thursday night on St. Thomas gave families and friends of those lost t...

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Children’s museum to open photo exhibit displaying local reefs and res...

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum will unveil a new exhibit Saturday displ...

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Firearm Parts in Checked Bag Lead to Felony Charges for Man Arriving i...

Randy Robbins was charged after CBP officers discovered two firearm lower receivers and a...

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USVI examines hindrances to pedestrian safety

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (V...

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LIAT returns with special airfare in BVI

Travellers in the BVI will soon have more options for regional travel, as LIAT 2020 enters...

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WAPA Showcases Progress on Energy Reliability and Resilience During HU...

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority welcomed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

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Belize Senate passed significant amendment raising marriage age to 18

The Belize Senate has passed a significant amendment to the Marriage Act, raising the lega...

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WAPA names former Mon Ethos VP as new chief administrative officer

The V.I. Water and Power Authority has announced that Anthony Thomas will serve as the uti...

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