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The arrival of cargo into the U.S. Virgin Islands has been delayed — a knock-on effect following the passage of Hurricane Ian over Florida last Wednesday. Daryl Jaschen, director of the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency said Monday that a three-day ... More »
Officials at the Juan F. Luis Hospital are in talks over the feasibility of renting a backup generator, as the two generators at the hospital continue to require consistent maintenance and more after the passage of Tropical Storm Fiona over the territory last ... More »
ST. THOMAS — A man appeared before a judge at the V.I. Superior Court on Monday after being arrested for driving under the influence, among other charges. Joel Benjamin was recently arrested for DUE, operating a vehicle with an illegal blood alcohol content an... More »
Governor Albert Bryan on Monday said that just over 5,000 Virgin Islanders in both the public and private sectors have received Premium Pay stimulus checks. He also detailed some of the highlights of the Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget, which Mr. Bryan signe... More »
ST. CROIX — Two men have been arrested and charged on gun-related offenses. Leon Thomas, age 37 and 46-year-old Curtis Bernard were arrested on October 2 on charges of unauthorized possession of ammunition. Bernard was arrested on two additional charges: unaut... More »
A 6-year-old girl has succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of a boating accident after the vessel she was on sank off Tortola’s west end Sunday night, BVI authorities reported Monday. Meanwhile, authorities have launched a search for a woman who was als... More »
Over thirty FirstBank employees alight from a bus Saturday morning at the Collective Collaboration building in downtown Christiansted carrying containers loaded with goods. They had one purpose: to provide hot meals to members of the St. Croix community most i... More »
The V.I. Board of Nurse Licensure has announced the start of the 2023-2024 renewal application acceptance for all Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Application acceptance started on Sept. 30 and runs through December 1, 2022. Applican... More »
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance to locate a 15-year-old minor who was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 29. According to the V.I.P.D., the minor, identified as Jahsiah Victor, was reported missing on Oct. 1. He stands 5 ... More »
A system that is expected to pass south of the Leeward Islands, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, is expected to form into a tropical depression in the coming days, according to the latest National Hurricane Center report. In a separate report, the National W... More »
We have a playful and excited pup to share! Meet Syrous, our USVI News Pet of the Week! If you would like to adopt or foster Syrous please reach out to the Humane Society of St. Thomas USVI at 340-775-0599. More »
USVI News and World Report broadcasted earlier exclusive possession of written communications between Senator Sarauw and her lover Katarina where the Senator appears to contradict her reliance on her youth as an explanation for her rude and disrespectful condu... More »
