The Virgin Islands Consortium

08/09/2025

At the IGIA Mid-Year Plenary in Washington, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Guam Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio discussed healthcare challenges, with Tenorio highlighting Guam’s self-insurance approach that controls costs and improves care—an option now under review in the Virgin Islands.

08/09/2025

Police say Rasheem S***t admitted to setting his employer’s Bobcat skid steer on fire after a promised $500 payment was not transferred. The dispute stemmed from $4,000 in unpaid wages. S***t has been charged and released on an unsecured bond.

ST. CROIX — A dispute over unpaid wages has landed a St. Croix man before the courts after police sa...

08/09/2025

In a letter dated September 8, Senator Marise C. James said she will not seek re-election, calling her time in office one of her life’s greatest honors. She pledged to finish her term diligently while affirming her dedication to public service.

ST. CROIX — Senator Marise C. James announced on Monday that she will not seek re-election to the 37...

08/09/2025

Bill 36-0105, sponsored by Senator Clifford Joseph Sr., would ban possession, sale, and manufacture of delta-6, 8, and 10 THC in the Virgin Islands. Officials say the bill seeks to protect children from unregulated products not approved by the FDA.

The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety has taken action to prohibit the poss...

08/09/2025

From the V.I. Dept. of Education:

Urgent Notice: Immediate Dismissal at Joseph Sibilly Elementary School on Monday, September 8, 2025

Please be advised that due to a pole fire that occurred last night (off-site) near the Joseph Sibilly Elementary School campus, electrical service to the school has been disrupted, leaving the school without power. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is unable to provide a specific timeframe for restoration.

While no students, faculty, or staff were affected, school operations cannot continue today, Monday, September 8, 2025. Parents and guardians are asked to pick up their children as soon as possible.

Thank you for your prompt attention and understanding.

08/09/2025

Sen. Avery Lewis's bill mandates training administered by the VIPD, including physical and psychological screening. Applicants must submit fingerprints, pay $200 in fees, and renew certification every five years to carry lethal weapons on duty.

Senator Avery Lewis has successfully introduced legislation that mandates lethal weapons training fo...

08/09/2025

John Jackson, serving a 25-year federal sentence for r**e and child po*******hy, has filed a motion to vacate his conviction, claiming his lawyer failed to present alibi evidence, subpoena witnesses, or properly advise him before trial.

John Jackson, convicted in 2022 of r**e and child po*******hy and currently serving a 300-month sent...

08/09/2025

A longtime VIDE administrator is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a male student years ago at Gomez Elementary. The boy, now in high school, recently disclosed details. VIDE confirmed an active probe, citing personnel changes and due process.

ST. THOMAS — A longtime administrator with the Virgin Islands Department of Education is under inves...

07/09/2025

Women In Business VI & Caribbean, Inc. is launching the 12-week Skills2Profit Accelerator to help women uncover talents, build confidence, and earn sustainable income, supported by Diageo USVI and CFVI, with training from leading professionals.

ST. CROIX — Women In Business VI & Caribbean, Inc. (WIBVIC) has announced the launch of the Skills2P...

07/09/2025

World Food Day will be celebrated Oct. 19 at UVI’s Albert A. Sheen Campus with workshops on STX, a farmers’ market, cooking demonstrations, free seedlings, and a food drive, all under the FAO theme “Hand in hand for a better life and a better future.”

World Food Day will be observed on Sunday, October 19, from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Uni...

07/09/2025

As part of our Sunday Humor Series with Renny the Barber, our goal is simple — to bring laughter and lighten life’s everyday stresses. Today’s episode followed that tradition, with Renny joking about marriage, intimacy, and what he called “kickstarting” — playful gestures meant to get your partner in the mood, even if they’re tired.

At no point did Renny promote forcing anyone into anything. The humor was centered on intimacy and connection, not coercion. Still, we understand that the subject touched a sensitive nerve for some. Out of respect for those who felt offended, we have removed the video.

We want to be clear: we do not, under any circumstance, condone sexual violence or behavior that disregards consent. Our intent has always been to entertain, never to harm. We sincerely apologize to anyone impacted, and we will continue to look for ways to deliver humor that uplifts while being mindful of important boundaries.

07/09/2025

This op-ed argues that Bill 36-0144 tramples the Second Amendment, punishes law-abiding citizens, and continues the racist legacy of disarming minorities, leaving working-class Virgin Islanders defenseless while criminals ignore gun restrictions.

The Second Amendment is crystal clear: “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be ...