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Angry St. Thomas and St. John residents took to social media Wednesday as district-wide power outages were interspersed with easily misunderstood statements from the Water and Power Authority.

EHI Acquisitions has lost its bid to reverse a court order restoring the Caneel Bay Resort on St. John to the National Park Service, with the judge ruling on Wednesday that its motion for reconsideration is without merit.

A tentative wage agreement signed with the Registered Nurses Leadership Union, Inc. (RNLU) marks a significant step toward enhancing healthcare services in the Virgin Islands and offering more parity in salaries as the demand for nurses continues, according to officials.

In January, Google invited students from across the United States to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Amidst the impressive array of submissions, one young artist from St. Thomas stood out. Harika Jhanwar, an 8-year-old student from All Saints Cathedral School, was selected as one of the 55 state and territory winners, chosen from tens of thousands of entries.

Over the last 40 years, Roy Frederiksen, a resident of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (NWS COOP) with an exemplary record of daily precipitation data. His station is located at his home in St. Croix.

A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

The Mutiny Mermaid Mixer, a non-competitive swim/run relay event just for women, was hosted by the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation and supported by Mutiny Island Vodka.

The alliance, driven by a shared vision of fostering effective and innovative advocacy, represents a significant leap forward in addressing pressing issues faced by individuals with disabilities within the housing community.

American Legion Post 102 Memorial Day activities will be conducted on the following dates and times.

Michelle Smith, a a high school senior at Montverde Academy and University of Georgia commit, took part in the Florida High School FHSAA 2A State Championships in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 16.

Unfortunately, the games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday were canceled.

During Tuesday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced a significant advancement in implementing legal cannabis use in the USVI. Details regarding inclement weather affecting the islands this week were also shared. 

Tuesday marked the official close of nomination petitions, revealing a heated race ahead with incumbents vying for reelection, former officials attempting comebacks, and a surge of new contenders, especially from St. Croix, eager to seize their chance at office.

Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory announced Tuesday she would not seek re-election to the Senate but vowed not to leave public service. The revelation came after members of the governor’s financial team were a no-show for a hearing Frett-Gregory had convened to discuss the state of the territory’s revenues, among other things.

Senator Samuel Carriόn raised concerns this week about the V.I. government's disjointed web presence, citing issues from "tremendous" maintenance and design costs to a lack of accessibility for users with disabilities.

Amalie Zucker, a remarkable student from the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA), has set her sights on Harvard University. Zucker, who has only been sailing for two years, is ready to bring her talents to one of the most prestigious universities in the world, aiming to join the Harvard sailing team as a walk-on.

Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica held a meet-and-greet on Sunday evening at Holy Family's Columban Hall on St. Thomas, engaging with a crowd of supporters who gathered to hear about the progress and challenges faced by his administration.

Property managers are not realtors, and Carl Gotts, vice president of Vacation St. Croix, testified firmly Monday at the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection that he wants it to stay that way.