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DPNR’s Fish and Wildlife Releases 2nd Edition of ‘Go Wild, Go Fish VI’ Magazine

The first issue of “Go Wild, Go Fish VI” was released last July and cast a spotlight on the endangered Virgin Islands tree boa, the invasive red-tailed boa, the division’s sea mapping program, scientific bird work, exotic pet amnesty program and scientific papers.

Two Warrants Lead to Successful Arrest

A St. Croix man is facing robbery and reckless endangerment charges after being served two arrest warrants and a search warrant, the V.I. Police Department reported Thursday.

Frett-Gregory Pushes Back on Bryan’s Veto of Bill Reforming Hiring Practices

Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory said she plans to work with her colleagues to override Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s veto of a bill that would prevent employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history until after they have been interviewed and offered a job.

Casino Commission Gives Green Light to VIGL Operations for Racetrack Casino

In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission approved the initial license application for VIGL Operations LLC to operate a casino at the Randal "Doc" James Racetrack on St. Croix.

Two of Three Zoning Changes Meet Little Opposition in Senate Session

Senators attending a Committee of the Whole meeting Wednesday seemed to find consensus on two zoning matters presented by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.

D’Amour Qualifies for Summer Olympics

The Virgin Islands will have a representative at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in the recurve archery category.

Elliott ‘Mac’ Davis Fitness Trail an Active Monument to its Activist Namesake

It did not take long after “Mac,” as he was known by everyone, died in September 2021 for his family to determine that they needed to somehow honor his lifelong love for and deep commitment to St. Thomas’ Magens Bay.

Rebirth: V.I. Artists Celebrate the Spring Equinox at CMCARTS Opening

Spring has arrived with flowers blooming, birds chirping, and V.I. artists showing their creations at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in downtown Frederiksted at an opening April 20, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Virgin Islands Police Department Provides Tips for St. Thomas 2024 Carnival Events

As Carnival 2024 is quickly approaching, the Virgin Islands Police Department is providing some helpful tips and information for the Carnival season.

PSC Gains Valuable Insights During Randolph Harley Power Plant Visit on St. Thomas

During the visit, they gained invaluable insights into the intricate processes involved in generating power and producing safe water, as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain and repair older generation units among other major updates.

Liberty V.I. Customers Demand Better Service

Liberty V.I. customers appearing before the Public Service Commission on Wednesday evening put out a call to action to address a laundry list of complaints against the company.  

Plaskett and Bryan Call for U.S. to Disavow Racist Rulings

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland Wednesday asking he disavow and stop defending a series of overtly racist early 20th Century Supreme Court rulings known as the Insular Cases.

EPA Slams Port Hamilton’s Bid to Dodge Consent Decree Mandate

When it purchased the shuttered St. Croix refinery at a bankruptcy auction in December 2021, Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation was fully aware that, under a federal consent decree governing the facility since 2011, it must install a flare gas recovery system before restarting operations, the EPA said in a court filing Friday.

Cannabis Board Approves Rules and Regs, Announces New OCR Executive Director

The Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB) convened on Wednesday to finalize the approval of published rules and regulations and to announce Joanne Moorehead as the Office of Cannabis Regulation's new executive director.

New Seven Flags Museum Features Antiques from Around the World

Most people know Teddy Richards for his catering and elegant cooking, but after collecting antiques for 30 years, he opened the Seven Flags Museum a few months in downtown Christiansted. Now he can host events, cater and display elegant antiques at the same time.

DiasporaLink Act Could Save Internet Provider, viNGN Says

The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN), the company that provides internet access to providers like Liberty VI and Viya, has been in financial trouble since its inception, officials told local legislators Tuesday. But a bill being considered by the U.S. Senate could both dramatically increase the territory’s digital global relevance and pave the way for cheaper, more reliable internet service.

St. Thomas Native Excels in U.S. Navy; Plans Return to Give Back

Senior Chief Petty Officer Asiem McBean, from St. Thomas, serves in the U.S. Navy and is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, nicknamed the Rhino.

VIPA Unveils State-of-the-Art Transportation Facility at Cyril E. King Airport

Tuesday marked a major milestone for residents and visitors alike, as the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) unveiled its newly completed multi-level transportation facility at Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas, named in honor of VIPA's former Director of Engineering, Dale A. Gregory. The facility will open to the public on April 22.

Two Killed in Single-Car Crash on St. Thomas, Officials Report

Two people are dead following a single-car accident just after midnight Tuesday on Weymouth Rhymer Highway on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department and St. Thomas Rescue reported.

WAPA Schedules Emergency Outage for Wednesday Morning, Updates STX Rotational Power Outages

Outage: Revised rotational outage schedule to commence tomorrow for the St. Croix district, on an as needed basis, primarily during peak hours (noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

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