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This week the U.S. Virgin Islands is paying tribute to Former Late Gov. Charles W. Turnbull. USVI News Alli Bourne-Vanneck hears from his family and former colleagues on his legacy in the territory. It includes a love for history, education, and the people of ... More »
Our coverage continues with USVI News Alli Bourne-Vanneck speaking with USVI Rep. Stacey Plaskett, who shares about her work on the Ways and Means Committee. Congresswoman Plaskett is the 4th African-American woman in U.S. history to serve on the Ways and Mean... More »
Meet our USVI News Pet of the Week— “Skye!” She’s available for adoption at the Humane Society of St. Thomas USVI. For more information on Skye or pet adoptions call 340-775-0599 More »
USVI News’s Alli Bourne-Vanneck and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett discuss several topics, including her work in Congress, hundreds of millions of dollars she’s brought to the territory, and her 2022 campaign. Here’s part 1 of the interview! More »
Back to school at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School continues! We speak to several students, and Principal Sally F. Petty about starting the school year in person for the first time since the pandemic. More »
The V.I. Primary Elections are complete! As the Election Systems of the Virgin Islands tally the remaining votes, here’s where the results currently stand, and an interview with Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory. More »
USVI News has more from Virgin Islands Police Department Commissioner Ray Martinez regarding Friday’s investigation at the Office of Management and Budget, which Police say was due to the discovery of multiple “Covert Monitoring Devices” or “Bugs” at OMB in Ma... More »
“We can’t stand for this.” – USVI News Alli Bourne-Vanneck shares a message from the heart about the triple murder on St. Croix in La Grande Princesse. According to the V.I. Police Department, three male victims were found unresponsive with gunshot wounds on T... More »
Dog owners brought their dogs out to Emile Griffith Ballpark for the Pet Magik V.I. Dog Show and Fun Day Dog Showoff this past Saturday. Categories included “Best Puppy,” “Best XL Dog,” “Best trick,” and much more. Adoption for dogs and puppies were also avail... More »
Since the COVID 19 pandemic started, you’ll hear how it’s affected people. But what about the animals at rescue shelters? Currently, rescue shelters are having a hard time getting pets to their “Forever” homes, says Rhea Vasconcellos who’s the Shelter Manager ... More »
Some of the top performers in the territory took center stage at the Back to Basics Mental Health Awareness concert, hosted by the V.I. Department of Health MCH Division at Crown Bay. Performers included Shaw HP Band, Pumpa, ST.Thomas Majorettes, Inc., Eccentr... More »
Congrats to all the anglers in the 32nd Bastille Day KingFish Tournament, hosted by the Northside Sportfishing Club! A total of 166 anglers and 40 boats competed, departing from Hull Bay. The winner and top award for the Largest Kingfish went to St. Thomas’ Ed... More »
