![USVI News and World Report has learned that Derrick Bougouneau, Chairman of the VIPD Police Union, has filed a police report against the sitting President of the Police Union, Hadiya Casimir for misuse of the Police Unions bank account. In a letter and statement, the Chairman alleges numerous violations related to Ms. Casimir’s continued use of the POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION’s bank accounts without authorization stating that a signature and approval of the Chairman of the Board or at least one […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Union-President-Hadiya-Casimir-1400x912.jpg)
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Employee Shortages Continue to Negatively Impact Schneider Hospital, CEO Says, With Nursing Staff Critical in All Units
Schneider Regional Medical Center CEO Tina Comissiong said during a Wednesday board meeting that the hospital continues to be negatively impacted by employee shortages. In her report, the CEO noted that SRMC was facing staffi... More »
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Man Arrested at His Residence in St. Thomas For Failing to Comply With USVI Sex Offender Registration Requirements
The V.I. Dept. of Justice announced Thursday that 53-year-old Leon Brisson Jr., a registered sex offender, was arrested by V.I. D.O.J. special agents for failure to comply with registration requirements for sex offenders in t... More »
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Hot Mic Moment: Bryan Heard in Unguarded Conversation Ahead of Press Meeting With BVI Premier
A casual conversation between Governor Albert Bryan and Premier of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Natalio Wheatley regarding the upcoming USVI elections made for an awkward start to a press event on the Ninth Inter-Virgin Isl... More »
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![In their first official duty-related meeting in the USVI since BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley took office, Governor Albert Bryan and Mr. Wheatley took on a number of issues, including The discussions were held during the territories’ Ninth Annual Inter Virgin Islands Council, which was the first meeting between the two governments since 2020. The event was held at Gov’t House in St. Thomas on Thursday morning, and was followed by a press event where the two spoke on matters explored […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IVIC-Premier-Wheatley-addresses-Governor-Bryan-1400x912.jpg)
![When the globally recognized automotive brand, Nissan decided to celebrate and recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in its new Nissan Flavor Garage series, it turned to one of St. Croix’s very own, chef Digby Stridiron to serve up unique culinary offerings. The company chose Mr. Stridiron and two other chefs to show that with “creativity, collaboration, community and passion, you can create new flavors and open new culinary paths.” The series, which received a launch complete with a short video posted […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/digby-nissan-flavor-garage-2022-1400x912.jpg)
![The V.I. Dept. of Agriculture is reminding livestock farmers about the increased threat of disease to animals caused by wet weather. According to the release, Agriculture Commissioner Positive T. A. Nelson recommends that all farmers fix leaky roofs and improve drainage in and around animal pens during the rainy season to reduce standing water, mud, and wet manure. The department said wet and muddy pens and pastures put animals at risk for many health problems. Mud can cause foot damage […]](https://usvinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/livestock-sheep-cows-1-1400x912.jpg)
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Woman Crashes Vehicle Into Casino, Leads Police on Chase During DUI Incident, Police Report Says
ST. CROIX — A psychological evaluation has been ordered for a woman who appeared before a judge at the V.I. Superior Court on Wednesday after being arrested for driving under the influence and first-degree assault, among other charges. Lisa Allen was arrested ... More »
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New Mural By Nisky Center
There is a beautiful new mural by Nisky Center on St. Thomas. Hear the details from USVI News on this art that’s keeping the area bright and vibrant! More »
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Putin Threatens Nuclear Response, Calls Up 300,000 Reservists as Russia’s War Against Ukraine Turns New Chapter
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a national address Wednesday threatened the use of nuclear weapons in the country’s conflict against Ukraine, in a speech that has exposed Russia’s disastrous war against its neighbors ... More »
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Senate Passes Bill Providing $5 Million to Support Construction of Randall ‘Doc’ James Racetrack
Senators on Tuesday moved to approve $5 million in funding from the St. Croix Infrastructure Fund to be used to support the construction of the Randall ‘Doc’ James Racetrack. The funds will be utilized as part of the recent a... More »
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Unrest Erupts in Haiti After Government Announces That Fuel Prices Would More Than Double
Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July of last year followed by a devastating earthquake the very next month, the Republic of Haiti has been hit with a barrage of crises – economic, political, security, an... More »
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Several Systems Are Churning in the Atlantic, None Currently Threatening USVI
While there are currently several weather systems churning in the Atlantic, with a total of five — including Cat. 4 Hurricane Fiona and Tropical Storm Gatson — being tracked by the National Hurricane Center, none of these sys... More »
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V.I. Lottery to Pay GERS $2.1 Million in Bonuses After Years of Incomplete Funding
It is now up to Governor Albert Bryan to decide whether to greenlight payments from the V.I. Lottery to the Government Employees’ Retirement System of $2.1 million owed to the pension system for fiscal years of 2021 and 2022.... More »
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