UVI Announces Winners for 2018 Fall Student Research Symposium

Source Staff - October 18, 2018

Of the 46 undergraduate student entries, 37 represented the St. Thomas Campus and the other nine represented the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Poster presentations were evaluated by a panel of judges based on presentation, content, visual materials and ability to answer questions.

UVI Announces Winners for Hackathon 2018

Source Staff - October 18, 2018

This year’s marathon problem-solving event was themed “Hack UVI.” The competition was keenly contested by 15 students, nine on the St. Thomas Campus and six on the Albert A. Sheen Campus.

Three Arrested in Separate Drug Possession Cases

Source staff - October 17, 2018

Delroy Tatum, Jr., 53, of St. Thomas, was arrested Tuesday on an indictment charging him with four counts of possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine.

Officers Make Three Separate Smuggling Arrests in Two Days on the Tortola Ferry

Bill Kossler - October 16, 2018

Three seemingly unrelated people were caught smuggling tens of thousands of dollars worth of contraband into St. Thomas and the United States over the ferry from Tortola, British Virgin Islands on Oct. 8 and 9.

Police Charge Acosta with Domestic Violence

Source staff - October 16, 2018

The V.I. Police Department on Monday arrested 55-year-old Jose Acosta and charged him with two counts of simple assault/domestic battery, the V.I. Police Department reported.

VIWMA, VIFS Extinguish Anguilla Landfill Mulch Fire

Source Staff - October 16, 2018

Normal operating hours will resume at the St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill today, Tuesday, Oct. 16.

High School Student Charged with Gun and Narcotics Possession

Source staff - October 16, 2018

The V.I. Police Department was summoned to St. Croix Central High School Thursday after school officials reported finding a gun and narcotics on a student who had allegedly assaulted a teacher.

St. Croix's 40GSA Girls' Soccer Academy in blue, with some of their Puerto Rican competitors during their recent Borinquen adventure. (Image provided by 340GSA)

St. Croix Girls Soccer Academy Travels to Puerto Rico

Source staff - October 15, 2018

Fourteen St. Croix girls travelled to Puerto Rico for four days, Oct. 5 through 8, and got exposure and experience with competitive level soccer.

This Week’s Senate Calendar

Source Staff - October 14, 2018

Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

Beach Advisory for Oct. 8-12

Source Staff - October 13, 2018

DPNR performed water quality analysis at 34 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Oct. 8-12, 2018. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing:

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Lawmakers brought up the fact that Laurel Hewitt-Sewer is directly related not only to Gov. Mapp, but also VIPA Director David Mapp, the governor’s brother. The current VIPA director assumed his role when his predecessor, Carlton Dowe, was terminated by the board in 2016. Hewitt-Sewer cast one of the five yes votes that resulted in Dowe’s termination and Mapp’s installment. ... See MoreSee Less

Senate Panel Tables Mapp's Cousin's Nomination to VIPA Board

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Lawmakers on Thursday held in committee the renomination of Laurel Hewitt-Sewer, cousin of Gov. Kenneth Mapp, to the governing board of the Virgin Islands Port Authority after raising concerns over co...

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This nomination should not even be reconsidered but rejected immediately. Perhaps when you ask the question again regarding who is in charge of the Procurement Department you will get a concise answer to this question. The glaring nepotism claim, poor state of our port resources and dismissal of competent Executive staff, etc., is sufficient reason to disapprove this nomination without any reservation.

We need a professional to bring the airports up to speed. Post the position on appropriate national sites.

I don't know what employees she does be speaking too but everyone I meet sings the same song "Can't wait to leave, place gone to the dogs." The mass exodus is there to prove this...