Congressional Delegate Stacey Plaskett on Friday condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday allowing the Trump Administration to deport people from Haiti and Syria legally sheltering in the United States because it was unsafe to return to their country. The ruling could ultimately disrupt the lives of thousands of Virgin Islanders.
Residents on St. Thomas and St. John should expect the possibility of continued rotating power outages until at least one additional generating unit is restored, according to Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Executive Director Karl Knight, who updated the governing board Thursday via Teams meeting on the utility's ongoing generation challenges.
El Niño is often discussed for its influence on hurricane season, but the climate pattern can also affect rainfall, drought, tropical waves, vegetation, and fire weather conditions across the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A man was found dead Thursday morning next to a vehicle and a weapon on the side of the road in Mahogany Run Villas on St. Thomas in what the V.I. Police Department is calling an "apparent homicide."
The USVI Tourism Department showcased the territory's culinary excellence at the 2026 Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, held Friday through Sunday, featuring the creations of chefs Digby Stridiron of St. Croix and Kerish Robles of St. Thomas.
The Virgin Islands Labor Department is seeking a $12.8 million fiscal 2027 budget after paying off roughly $100 million in federal unemployment insurance debt, Commissioner Gary Molloy told senators Wednesday.
The Senate Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee reviewed fiscal year 2027 budgets Wednesday for the Division of Personnel and Office of Collective Bargaining, examining personnel spending, employee benefits and the status of labor talks.
The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board received updates Wednesday on the continued integration of the territory's two public hospitals while approving several contracts tied to redevelopment projects and medical staff appointments.
Every time another young life is lost to violence in the Virgin Islands, we ask the same questions. What is wrong with our children? Where are the parents? Why are our young people becoming so violent? Perhaps it is time we ask a different question. What if our children are simply becoming more like us?
The Virgin Islands Police Department advises that during the 2026 St. John Celebration, Mongoose Junction (Route 20) to Northshore will be closed to traffic at 8 a.m. until the completion of the parade. Parking will be available in the public parking lot in the gravel pit.
In solidarity with the Venezuelan community residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in response to the situation caused by recent earthquakes affecting various parts of Venezuela, Liberty announced a special measure today to facilitate communication between family members and the business community.
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections debated candidate qualifications, residency requirements, and nomination petition procedures during a Monday emergency meeting that highlighted ongoing disputes surrounding the 2026 election cycle. The meeting was a continuation of Friday's board meeting, which was recessed for lack of a quorum.
As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. These initial installations represent the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy to establish the Savan community as a safe zone.
The Virgin Islands Police Department advises that during the 2026 St. John Celebration, Mongoose Junction (Route 20) to Northshore will be closed to traffic at 8 a.m. until the completion of the parade. Parking will be available in the public parking lot in the gravel pit.
Representing the territory across sprints, hurdles, middle‑distance, and relays, the Virgin Islands delegation is poised for a powerful showing on the continental stage.
Mango Tango Art Gallery will unveil The Final Vision, an exhibition of oil paintings and drawings by the late Mel McCuddin on Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All works will be on display and available for purchase.
As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. These initial installations represent the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy to establish the Savan community as a safe zone.