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ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department has arrested a man wanted for first-degree attempted murder. Lafayette Artis, age 29 was arrested on Thursday evening following a notice for his arrest published by the department and sent to media houses. Artis was arre... More »
Businessman Shawn Baptiste is continuing to make a name for himself on St. Croix, telling lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon about his intention to add a water distillation plant and to expand into bottling water. Mr. Baptiste, known as Marco, who is the president... More »
Thousands of tourists deboarded two cruise ships at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay on Wednesday, as visits to the port under the leadership of V.I. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe continues to see sustained growth. But w... More »
The previous owners of the Protestant Cay property on St. Croix, known as Hotel on the Cay, have reached a deal with the Government of the Virgin Islands and the new operators, which will allow the renovation and expansion of the 7.2-acre iconic hotel property... More »
U.S. Border Patrol agents of the Ramey Sector in Puerto Rico seized 198 pounds (90 kilos) of cocaine Wednesday morning abandoned next to a makeshift “yola” vessel and the body of a man in the area of c. The estimated value of the contraband is $ 2 million, ac... More »
ST. CROIX — A man appeared before a V.I. Superior Court judge on Wednesday to face charges after allegedly striking several times the moving vehicle of his ex-girlfriend, leaving the vehicle badly damaged and the victim traumatized. Jamal Lynch was arrested an... More »
The director of the V.I. Fire Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS), Daryl George, said Tuesday that the tiered response system signed into law this year has tremendously decreased the time it takes to respond to medical emergencies within the territory. In 2019... More »
The 70th Crucian Christmas Festival Village in Frederiksted celebrates legendary Virgin Islands artist and producer, Daddy Jones, (Alwyn Baptiste, Jr.) and opens on December 30 with Cultural Night, as St. Croix kicks off its first full CCF since 2019. Mr. Bapt... More »
The need for data-driven solutions to reduce gun violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands dominated a discussion between the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and senators in the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety. One message was clear when ... More »
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has made a down payment on the FirstBank building that the OLG has agreed to acquire to house its employees, Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach has said. Speaking during an interview following the re-election of the Bryan-Roach a... More »
As the Member of Congress representing the United States Virgin Islands who serves on the House Agriculture Committee and as Chair of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research, I am deeply invested in the development of our rural communities... More »
Government House said Tuesday that the Office of Management and Budget has completed the distribution of the Social Security Stipends on St. Thomas, and that distribution is continuing smoothly on St. Croix and on St. John. OMB is in the process of distributin... More »
