![Federal Inspector General officials gathered in St. Thomas on March 22-23 for the first Virgin Islands Office of Inspector General Spring Symposium to collaborate and share information, according to U.S. Attorney for the V.I., Delia Smith. The symposium aimed to protect the federal funds awarded to the Virgin Islands, particularly after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in tens of billions of federal funds being allocated to the territory. Sponsored by the United States Attorney Office […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/money-unemployment.jpg)
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Grand Jury in New York Indict Former President Trump, a First in the U.S.’s Nearly 250-Year History
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first former president to face criminal charges, as he has been indicted for his involvement in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016... More »
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Central High School’s Cultural Fair Back After Pandemic-Induced Hiatus
St. Croix Central High School’s Cultural Fair returned on Thursday, celebrating its first event since the pandemic began. Organized by the school’s Social Studies Department, the fair featured songs, dances, and musical perfo... More »
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Men Arrested For Drug Trafficking Tell Police Backpack With Marijuana, Methamphetamine Found In Their Car Wasn’t Theirs
Two men, Aron Gumbs and Codero Lake, are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in St. Thomas on March 28. The Special Investigations Bureau officers observed a blue Nissan Altima without a front license plate and pulle... More »
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![U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Moises Figueroa, Jr., a 48-year-old from St. Croix, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis. Figueroa, a convicted felon, was found guilty of possessing a firearm. In addition to the prison sentence, he was given two years of supervised release, a $2,000 fine, and a special assessment of $100. On May 26, 2021, federal law enforcement agents carried out a controlled delivery at the Frederiksted […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/prison-.jpg)
![The Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has reached an agreement with energy trading company Vitol regarding the buyout of Vitol’s propane infrastructure. WAPA Executive Director Andrew Smith announced the news during Thursday’s meeting of WAPA’s newly reconfigured governing board, describing the Vitol liability as the single largest liability and monthly operating cost for WAPA. The execution of the agreement relies on the approval of a $150 million line of credit (LOC) that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is seeking from the […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WAPA-Aerial-VIC-1400x912.jpg)
![The recent capsizing of the Jenna B, a boat carrying approximately 30 African migrants off the St. Kitts & Nevis coast, has brought the complex issue of migration in the Caribbean to the forefront. The tragedy has raised questions about the journey of hundreds of people from various African countries to Antigua & Barbuda, and the involvement of rogue charters in facilitating illegal journeys. This tragic incident has placed a spotlight on the various factors driving migration from Africa to […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/capsized-ship-1400x912.jpg)
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WAPA Board Reorganizes, Removing Internal Revenue Director, in Compliance with Prevailing Law
The Governing Board of the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has removed Bureau of Internal Revenue Director Joel Lee from its membership, following a recent court ruling validating a law that restructured the Board. WAPA has announced that it is now in complia... More »
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USVI Government Plans to Install Solar Panels on Schools to Reduce Energy Costs
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is taking steps to reduce the cost of energy in the territory by installing solar panels on schools. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced last week that the USVI Department of E... More »
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The 175th Emancipation Celebration Cultural Affairs Committee Launches Cultural Arts and Education Activities in Collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands during V.I. History Month!
In honor or V.I. History March in month and in recognition of the approaching U.S. Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation Celebration activities in July, the The 175th Emancipation Celebration Cultural Affairs Committee is proud t... More »
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Chemical Spill Cleanup at St. Croix Refinery Delayed Due to Contractor’s Work in Ohio, EPA Reports
The removal of hazardous chemicals from the Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation facility on St. Croix has been postponed due to a contractor being diverted to clean up the site of a recent chemical spill in East Palesti... More »
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Study Finds Connection Between Poor Sleep and Mental Health Problems in Adolescents
A new study published in the journal Sleep has found a connection between poor sleep and mental health problems in adolescents. The study, which was conducted in the United Kingdom, surveyed 3,134 adolescents between the ages... More »
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USVI Students Qualify for National MATHCOUNTS Competition in Florida
The Virgin Islands Department of Education announced that a team of middle school students from All Saints Cathedral School, Antilles School, and Good Hope Country Day have won the State MATHCOUNTS Competition, held in St. Th... More »
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to be Questioned Under Oath in USVI Lawsuit Deposition
In a recent development, JPMorgan Chase and lawyers for the U.S. Virgin Islands have reached an agreement that will require bank CEO Jamie Dimon to answer questions under oath about the bank’s relationship with convicted sex ... More »
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