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UVI’s Reichhold Center invites the public to a free red-carpet screening of The Fearkeeper on July 26, showcasing the cr...
15/07/2025

UVI’s Reichhold Center invites the public to a free red-carpet screening of The Fearkeeper on July 26, showcasing the creativity and resilience of young filmmakers trained through its 7-week Youth Moviemaking Workshop on hands-on digital media education.

The University of the Virgin Islands’ Reichhold Center for the Arts is gearing up to unveil the chil...

Facing a 400-case investigation backlog and limited staffing, the Casino Control Commission appealed for a $300,000 budg...
15/07/2025

Facing a 400-case investigation backlog and limited staffing, the Casino Control Commission appealed for a $300,000 budget increase and reshuffling of the Casino Revenue Fund, urging lawmakers to reallocate 10% to enforcement via small agency cuts.

The Casino Control Commission has preempted its FY2026 budget hearing, making an appeal before the C...

Governor Bryan announces a new $15.7 million round of income tax refunds, bringing this year’s total to $50 million and ...
15/07/2025

Governor Bryan announces a new $15.7 million round of income tax refunds, bringing this year’s total to $50 million and targeting 3,700 residents who filed by March 5, as the administration emphasizes inclusivity and continued progress on delayed payouts.

On Monday, Government House announced that a new tranche of tax refunds will be issued to residents....

Despite onboarding five new clients and expanding STEM partnerships, RT Park ED Eric Sonnier says exits driven by health...
15/07/2025

Despite onboarding five new clients and expanding STEM partnerships, RT Park ED Eric Sonnier says exits driven by healthcare limits and power instability—as well as damaging Senate remarks—have led to missed investments and a company relocating to PR.

Though the USVI’s Research and Technology Park continues to make steady strides in attracting busine...

Felix Joseph Walwyn was arrested after CBP officers found vacuum-sealed ma*****na in his checked luggage on a Spirit Air...
15/07/2025

Felix Joseph Walwyn was arrested after CBP officers found vacuum-sealed ma*****na in his checked luggage on a Spirit Airlines flight; he reportedly claimed the cannabis was for a party and said he didn’t know it was illegal to bring it into the territory.

ST. THOMAS — A man on an inbound flight from Orlando was arrested after Customs and Border Protectio...

Despite skepticism rooted in broken 2022 and 2023 pledges, DPW says construction on key elements like bleacher roofs, ut...
15/07/2025

Despite skepticism rooted in broken 2022 and 2023 pledges, DPW says construction on key elements like bleacher roofs, utility relocation, and field grading is progressing, with substantial completion of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium expected by December.

“We've finally been able to get past some of the design hurdles that were challenging us,” said Dere...

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with over 1,400 layoffs at the Dept. of E...
15/07/2025

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with over 1,400 layoffs at the Dept. of Education, advancing a plan to shrink federal control—an effort supported by Gov. Bryan for its potential to ease funding restrictions.

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on July 14 granted the Trump administration the autho...

While supporting the intent behind Jah’niqua’s Law, Governor Bryan vetoed the measure for excluding serious crimes like ...
14/07/2025

While supporting the intent behind Jah’niqua’s Law, Governor Bryan vetoed the measure for excluding serious crimes like intentional homicide, and rejected a proposed pension cap for top officials, calling it symbolic and structurally flawed.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has vetoed two high-profile bills passed during the June 27 session of the...

After responding to a break-in at Rosie’s Bar and Restaurant, police say surveillance footage and matching clothing led ...
14/07/2025

After responding to a break-in at Rosie’s Bar and Restaurant, police say surveillance footage and matching clothing led them to Tito Franco, who reportedly confessed to taking coins but denied knowing the other suspects caught on camera.

ST. CROIX — A man suspected of burglarizing a restaurant in Orange Grove was arrested and charged. ...

The V.I. National Guard and U.S. Department of Defense are conducting a territory-wide training exercise on St. Croix th...
14/07/2025

The V.I. National Guard and U.S. Department of Defense are conducting a territory-wide training exercise on St. Croix through July 19 to boost homeland defense readiness; temporary road and beach access disruptions may occur during operations.

The V.I. National Guard, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Defense, is carrying out a larg...

Southwest Airlines will launch flights to Cyril E. King International Airport in early 2026, bringing a major airlift wi...
14/07/2025

Southwest Airlines will launch flights to Cyril E. King International Airport in early 2026, bringing a major airlift win to the USVI after years of strategic collaboration between the government, tourism department, and Virgin Islands Port Authority.

In a transformative moment for U.S. Virgin Islands tourism and economic development, Southwest Airli...

Valencia Brown and Johnnie Green claim they were ejected from a fast-moving golf cart driven by an underage operator on ...
14/07/2025

Valencia Brown and Johnnie Green claim they were ejected from a fast-moving golf cart driven by an underage operator on a steep path at Margaritaville; both suffered serious injuries and accuse the resort of negligence and poor post-incident care.

Two South Carolina women are suing Wyndham's Margaritaville Vacation Club after they say a reckless ...

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