![The Department of Education officials are working on strategies to address learning loss and lagging attendance at the student level amid the chronic teacher shortage. Department heads spoke to senators on the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development on Thursday about the challenges that they’ve had in this regard, and plans to resolve them leading into the next school year. Insular Superintendent for the St. Croix District Ericilda Ottley-Herman expressed concern about the skill deficit of the students, calling […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/student-vic-black-1400x912.jpg)
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Territory’s Schools in Learning Loss State of Emergency, Superintendent Says; Education Officials Plot Remedial Strategies
The Department of Education officials are working on strategies to address learning loss and lagging attendance at the student level amid the chronic teacher shortage. Department heads spoke to senators on the Senate Committe... More »
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Teacher Shortage Concerns Raised Once Again by Department of Education, Sparked by New Round of Pending Retirements
Whether there will be enough teachers to fill classrooms across the U.S. Virgin Islands when the 2023/2024 school year begins is a very real concern for Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, commissioner of the V.I. Dept. of Education... More »
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USDA Making Grants of Up to $40,675 Available for People in USVI Impacted by Massive Sargassum Influx in 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands State Director Lakeisha Hood today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by th... More »
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![ST. THOMAS — A woman appeared before the V.I. Superior Court on Wednesday after admitting to assaulting her boyfriend after he told her he was leaving the territory. On March 21, just after 6:00 pm, police were summoned to the Fort Christian parking lot after a reported assault. Responding officers met with a man who said that he had been driving near the Richard Callwood Command when he and his girlfriend Karla Robles got into an argument. Robles had reacted […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Karla-Robles-1400x912.jpg)
![The 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) starts today, with almost 50 yachts registered to take part in the 3-day activity. We are delighted to welcome all of our sailors to our 49th annual St. Thomas International Regatta,” said Pat Bailey, STIR co-director. “With a forecast for ideal Caribbean sailing conditions…we are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of sailing.” As a precursor to regatta events, over a dozen yachts participated in Thursday’s “Round the Rocks” race, contending with sun, […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/regatta2023stt-1400x912.jpg)
![The V.I. Port Authority announced Wednesday that a new air service connecting the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic will commence on March 27. SkyHigh Dominicana begins non-stop air service between the Dominican Republic and St. Thomas on Monday, March 27, VIPA said in a release. Port Authority airport officials and the Department of Tourism will greet the inaugural flight passengers on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Cyril E. King Airport. “The demand for more airlift throughout the […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sky-High-Dominicana-1400x912.jpg)
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Funding for New Veterans Cemetery in St. Croix Delayed, Won’t Arrive This Year
The majority of the funding required to construct a dedicated veterans cemetery on St. Croix will not be available this year, despite receiving federal approval in February. According to the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs Director, Patrick Farr... More »
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Motorcyclist Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident Near Kmart West on Tuesday Night
A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the Juan F. Luis Hospital on Tuesday night following a two-vehicle accident near Kmart West, according to the V.I. Police Department. At approximately 7:06 p.m., the Traffic Investigation... More »
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Governor Bryan Seeks to Establish USVI as Caribbean Financial Hub for Publicly Traded Companies in Meetings with NYSE Executives
Government House announced that Governor Albert Bryan is heading a U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) delegation comprising public and private sector representatives to meet with senior executives from the New York Stock Exchange (NY... More »
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Federal Judge Permits Partial Lawsuits Against JPMorgan in Cases Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
A federal judge has allowed certain complaints filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands and an unnamed litigant, Jane Doe, against JPMorgan Chase to proceed. The decision follows the bank’s motion to dismiss the lawsuits entirely. Ju... More »
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CZM Approves Reconstruction Proposals from Departments of Agriculture and Public Works
The St. Croix Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Committee approved two proposals during a decision meeting on Tuesday: one from the Department of Agriculture (D.O.A.) and another from the Department of Public Works (DPW). The D.O... More »
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St. Croix Farmers Struggle Amid ‘Extreme’ Drought; Agriculture Commissioner Says Free Water Not Sustainable
The ongoing extreme drought on St. Croix is causing significant challenges for farmers and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDOA), as stated by department officials and Commissioner Positive Nelson during a St. ... More »
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Virgin Islands Government Acquires 69-Acre Beachfront Property in Frederiksted for Territorial Park System
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Tuesday morning that the government has acquired a 69-acre beachfront property in Frederiksted to be transferred to the Virgin Islands Territorial Park Trust. Governor Bryan highlighted ... More »
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