You may also like
Non-Profit Seeks Funding to Open Vocation School on St. Croix
A St. Croix non-profit called the Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts, Inc. is seeking an initial $1.5 million of the total $10 million needed, for their grassroots effort to open a vocational school.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Virgin Islands Paving, Inc. Applies for Extension of EDA Benefits
While presenting to the Economic Development Authority’s board at a public hearing on Thursday, Virgin Islands Paving, Inc.’s owner Robert Schierloh said the company's reliance on government contracts makes EDC benefits a financial necessity.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
The First Green New Deal: VI Corp on St. Croix (Part 1)
This historical six-part series explores three moments in the past century – VI Corp, Harvey Aluminum and Hess Oil – where frustration with the given situation boiled over into radical change.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senator were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Non-Profit Seeks Funding to Open Vocation School on St. Croix
A St. Croix non-profit called the Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts, Inc. is seeking an initial $1.5 million of the total $10 million needed, for their grassroots effort to open a vocational school.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
More Dry and Dusty Weather Tuesday
A drier air mass continues to move across the region resulting in fair weather conditions with hazy skies Monday. The hazy skies are due to Saharan dust which is also limiting visibility to between nine and fifteen miles. Daytime highs may reach the upper 80s today and winds remain from the
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Staffing Shortages Plague Tourism Sector
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, over a year later, the tourism industry has emerged from a total shutdown only to be faced with the challenge of inadequate staffing.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Utility Pole Fire Cuts STT-STJ Power Two Hours Sunday Night
A utility pole fire caused a two-hour power outage on St. Thomas Sunday evening.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
The First Green New Deal: VI Corp on St. Croix (Part 2)
This historical six-part series explores three moments in the past century – VI Corp, Harvey Aluminum, and Hess Oil – where frustration with the given situation boiled over into radical change.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
One Killed, Two Wounded in Midday Shooting on STX
The dead man was identified by family members as 23-year-old David Semper of Anna's Hope. Two other victims were listed in serious but fair condition as of Friday evening.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Bryan Suspends Evictions, Eases Some COVID Limits on Bars, Taxis
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a 24th Supplemental Executive Order that eases restrictions put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspending some evictions until July 30.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Work on VINP Facilities in Cruz Bay Creek Could Begin in November
The National Park Service presented its plans to repair the Visitors Center and marine facilities in Cruz Bay to the St. John Committee of Coastal Zone Management in a public online meeting held by Thursday evening.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Census Data for Territories Lags Behind Rest of the Nation
Those eager to know whether – and how much – the population of the U.S. Virgin Islands has decreased in the past decade are going to have to wait a while to find out.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Superior Court Rules in Favor of Summer’s End Marina
A Superior Court judge’s ruling removed one legal hurdle for the developers of a mega-yacht marina in Coral Bay on St. John.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Fitch Cites Senate Bill As Problem for WAPA's Outlook
Fitch Ratings, one of the three major government bond ratings agencies, specifically cited a recent bill in the V.I. Legislature as the reason it was putting the financially struggling utility on a negative ratings watch.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Police Make Three Arrests in St. Croix Murders
As projected by the Virgin Islands Police Department, three arrests have been made on St. Croix associated with a double homicide that occurred on April 19.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Charlotte Amalie, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Seniors Test Positive for COVID-19
One Charlotte Amalie High School senior and two Ivanna Eudora Kean High School seniors have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Education Department. The students are in quarantine.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
UVI Speech Students Share Their Final Presentations Online
Students of the UVI public speaking course shared their final projects of the spring semester online, covering a variety of topics including police brutality and the missing senior citizens of the USVI.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Islands has paid out more than $133 million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Endangered Species Day: Conservation Efforts Helping Turtles
The V.I. is marking "Endangered Species Day" with news that the green sea turtle, endangered on the Virgin Islands list, has been upgraded on the federal list to threatened in some areas, including Florida.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
VITEMA: Latest Hurricane Forecast Is A Cause for Concern
The latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the impending Atlantic Hurricane season, which begins June 1, has VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen nervous.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
More from St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Fortress Investment Group Buys Marriott's Frenchman's Reef
Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
Soccer Coaches, Coordinators Required to Earn Certification in CPR/ First Aid
Wayne Anthony Thomas Dies at 76
Virgin Islander Is One of the Tennis Channel’s Top 10 Coaches in America
Beach Advisory for May 1 - 7
Hamilton Ramose Dies at 60
UVI Bulletin Board for May
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
Mostly Sunny Saturday
RFP-036-T-2021(P)
V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Good Potential for Showers Sunday Afternoon
Agricultural Plan Task Force to Hold Food Security Town Halls to Gather Input
Homicides 2021
Close to 300 Expected for COVID-Safe Beach 2 Beach Race on STJ
16-Year-Old Shot and Killed Sunday in JFK Housing Community |
Limetree Bay Continues to Work with Government to Identify Odor
Governor Bryan Out of Territory May 7-16
Attorney Seeks Writ of Mandamus to Move Cases Forward
VITFF Reports on Virgin Islands’ Young Track and Field Athletes
V.I. Department of Education Updates 2021 High School Graduations
Youth Summer Camps Are Scarce This Year, But Some Have Begun Registration *Updated*
This Week’s Senate Calendar – May 10-14, 2021
Get a Head Start on Readiness and Resilience During Hurricane Preparedness Week
AARP Discusses Priority Issues With Senators at Virtual Roundtable
The Crown Mountain Bin Site Improvement Project Is Extended Through June 1.
EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
Economic Crime Unit Seeks Help in Locating Keith Drigo Jr.
Liberty Mobile Customers Blacked Out on STX When Third Party Cuts Fiber Optic Cable
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
Housing Authority’s Offices on St. Thomas Resume Regular Operations
Op-Ed: Cyber Security: An Unavoidable Priority
Second St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta Set for May 14-16
John L. Steward Dies at 91
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Closes St. Thomas Office May 10-14.
STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
AFT Local 1825 to Vote Virtually on May 12
VIPD Administrative Services to Close for Civilian Day, May 12
V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
RFP-035-T-2021(P)
CAHS to Host Virtual Pre-Orientation for Incoming 9th Graders on May 13
Mostly Sunny, Upper 80s Thursday (Yesterday’s report inadvertently also said Thursday)
DLCA Reminds Merchants Hurricane Price Lists Are Due by Tuesday, June 1

Washington DC Facts

Spirituality Facts

Amazing Grace: President Obama's Bold and Moving Speech on Race in Charleston

Business Facts