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Putting Their Future on the Dotted Line

Twenty-four seniors from the Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy stepped up to the stage in a school assembly on Monday afternoon to sign commitment papers for their chosen endeavors.

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Bureau of Economic Research Pushes for Mandated Data Collection of Hotels

Data collection is pivotal for government operations and securing federal funding, but during Tuesday's Government Operations and Consumer Protection hearing V.I. Bureau of Economic Research Director Allison DeGazon said hotels are withholding tourism data.

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Defense was the Main Entrée on Day 2 of Paradise Jam Women's Tournament

Day 2 of Paradise Jam Women's Tournament featured the Island Division and Reef Division.

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"Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism” on Exhibit at American University Museum

Amber Robles-Gordon's "Successions: Traversing U.S. Colonialism" has a dual purpose. It consists of her "Place of Birth and Breath" solo exhibit viewed first in her native Puerto Rico in 2020, and it has evolved into a component exhibit, which is an exploration of the historical underpinnings of

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Man Charged in Child’s Death Says Media Derailed His Right to Fair Trial

Kyle Christopher, set to stand trial Dec. 6 for murder in the 2019 death of 4-year-old Aaron Benjamin Jr., alleges that his right to a fair trial has been derailed by media coverage of the recent plea deal for the child’s mother.

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Crucian Christmas Season Retrospective: A Look Back in Visuals

The Christmas season on St. Croix has, traditionally, been full of events that have been looked forward to throughout the year. This will be the second year that Covid-19 has reduced those activities.

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Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar Commences Next Weekend

Back for a second time, the Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar will be held on Dec. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Rhoda Tillett, who used to host regular craft fairs throughout the years. The "uplifting," "community-supported" event will boast the opportunity for families to take

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Tech Village in Jeopardy Without Critical Land Swap

The Tech Village is slated to use 30 acres of land for a mixed-use development dedicated to agricultural research and technology, featuring residential housing, a building designated for commercial space, a 120-room "teaching hotel," a conference room, a solar micro-grid, and designated farming

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FEMA OK's New Wastewater System for St. Croix to Tune of $2B

FEMA has provided official notification approving the replacement of the entire wastewater system on the island of St. Croix with a projected cost of $1.5 to $2 billion, the V.I. Waste Management Authority announced Monday.

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Holland America's Newest Ship Coming to STT Thursday

Rotterdam VII, Holland America Line's newest ship, will berth at the West Indian Company Dock from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, according to WICO.

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Boating in the V.I., Part 6: Residents Make Arguments for Managed Development

In a remote part of St. John, a quiet bay has become the center of conflict between those who want to see it preserved as a marine sanctuary and those who wish to have it developed and managed for the recreational boating industry.

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Limetree Bay Refinery Faces $259K in Fines for Alleged OSHA Violations

Limetree Bay Refinery faces $259,407 in proposed penalties for 20 Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations, the U.S. Labor Department announced Thursday.

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V.I. COVID Rate Declines

"The territory's number of COVID-19 cases has declined from around 80 over the last month to 56 last week for an infection rate of 1.57 percent," said Nicole Craigwell-Syms of the V.I. Health Department during the weekly Government House press briefing Monday. St. Croix has 44 cases, and there are

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Elections Board Considers Pending Bills, Seeks Financial Scrutiny

At a scheduled meeting held Monday by the Board of Elections, officials approved a measure that would require the head of the Election System to get prior approval for any purchases or payments totaling $5,000 or more. They also considered a bill that would return the option to voters of choosing

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DOJ Agents Arrest Suspect in Texas Child Sex Abuse Case on St. Croix

A man was arrested Nov. 12 on St. Croix by special agents of the Virgin Islands Justice Department after they were alerted that he was a fugitive from justice and wanted out of the state of Texas on felony child sexual abuse charges.

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Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar Commences Next Weekend

Back for a second time, the Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar will be held on Dec. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Rhoda Tillett, who used to host regular craft fairs throughout the years. The "uplifting," "community-supported" event will boast the opportunity for families to take

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EDC Wants Answers from Caneel and Money from Sugar Bay

Time is running out for Caneel Bay Resort if it wants to reopen the resort on the north shore of St. John with tax incentives.

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Plaskett Tours Postal Facilities Amid Mounting Complaints

V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett toured the Aubrey Ottley Post Office on St. Thomas Wednesday in response to the overwhelming number of complaints received from residents about delayed mail, damaged packages, long lines, and other operational issues.

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Public-Private Partnership Focuses on Diabetes Management and Prevention

A public-private partnership aimed at both the prevention and treatment of diabetes has been finalized with the launch of services – including outreach vans, education initiatives, and nutritional help – anticipated for the first quarter of 2022, according to Ganesh Prasad, founder of the

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My Brother’s Workshop Expanding with New Shop and Campus

My Brother’s Workshop is nearing groundbreaking for two projects, a new retail location and a campus, which will allow the charitable corporation training and purpose to more at-risk and high-risk young people in the USVI.

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Stories of Service and Strength Fill Veterans Day Ceremonies on St. Thomas

Along with offering their gratitude, speakers at Veterans Day events on St Thomas also filled Thursday afternoon with personal stories of U.S. Virgin Islanders who have served, or who have been there for veterans in times of need.

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St. Thomas Woman Gets Probation for Disorderly Conduct at Post Office

A St. Thomas woman pleaded guilty Thursday to engaging in disorderly conduct on U.S. Postal Service property and was sentenced to two years’ probation.

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Plaskett Tours Postal Facilities Amid Mounting Complaints

V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett toured the Aubrey Ottley Post Office on St. Thomas Wednesday in response to the overwhelming number of complaints received from residents about delayed mail, damaged packages, long lines, and other operational issues.

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Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar Commences Next Weekend

Back for a second time, the Tillett Gardens Holiday Shopping Bazaar will be held on Dec. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Rhoda Tillett, who used to host regular craft fairs throughout the years. The "uplifting," "community-supported" event will boast the opportunity for families to take

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Lawmakers Advance Legislation Hoping to Spur Lingering Capital Improvements Projects

The Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced legislation during Wednesday’s hearing that aims to accelerate the completion of some 80 capital improvement projects still waiting to be started, particularly developments projected to cost less than $500,000.

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Bureau of Economic Research Pushes for Mandated Data Collection of Hotels

Data collection is pivotal for government operations and securing federal funding, but during Tuesday's Government Operations and Consumer Protection hearing V.I. Bureau of Economic Research Director Allison DeGazon said hotels are withholding tourism data.

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Arizona Wildcats and Texas A&M Aggies are 2021 Paradise Jam Women Tournament Champions

The final day of 2021 Paradise Jam was once again filled with excitement. After this three-day event held in the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center, the University of Arizona and Texas A&M proved to be the best teams within their division. The final day featured four games.

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VICA’s ‘Dorsch After Dark’ Returns to Frederiksted Tuesday

The Virgin Islands on the Arts pop-up exhibit, "Dorsch After Dark," returns to Frederiksted Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., after a brief hiatus this summer. The venue welcomes back the community to their Strand St. location. The event highlights and celebrates local art and music on St. Croix.

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Crown Act Advances, Seeks Protection Against Hairstyle and Texture Discrimination

Following the rhetoric of a dozen states, the Education and Workforce Development Committee voted to advance legislation during Tuesday's hearing seeking the adoption of the Crown Act, which was first campaigned in 2019 in partnership with former California-based Sen. Holly Mitchell.

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There’s a Lot More to Travel Than Packing a Suitcase

What Alan “Mike” Greaves didn’t know was that once he left the territory, he would have a hard time getting back in again.

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Man Arrested Allegedly Smuggling Guns at St. Thomas Airport

The V.I. Justice Department arrested Jahmir Victor of Philadelphia Pennsylvania on Nov. 15 for allegedly smuggling 10 guns and 14 high-capacity ammunition magazines into St. Thomas on Nov. 10.

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Louise Arguin Dies at 87

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Open Forum: Retirement and Wealth Building in the Virgin Islands – A Proposal for GERS

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VIPD Invites St. John Community to Public Safety Partnership Meeting

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Both Sides State Their Case in Fight Over Caneel Bay Ownership

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