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 »
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 »
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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More ArticlesMoreWAPA 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »