SAN JUAN — In the Caribbean Sea, queen conch farming is improving ocean health and supporting livelihoods. The iconic shellfish (Aliger gigas, formerly Strombus gigas), prized
Read moreDPNR Launches Story Time Hour On Wheels For Kids Starting On Friday
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) will be launching Story
Read moreGovernment Says Special Lottery Will Be Held For Vaccinated Education Employees
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly press briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta said that the governor has expanded his vaccination incentive lottery program by adding
Read moreUVI Students Awarded $47,000 In 13D Business Launch Competition
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student entrepreneurs were awarded $47,000 at the annual 13D Entrepreneurship Business Launch Competition held virtually in May providing them with valuable start-up funds to pursue their
Read more2021 Summer Feeding Program Details Announced By VIDE
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s School Food Authorities have announced details of the 2021 Summer Feeding Program. St. Croix District Families
Read moreHall Hopes That $6 Million Donation Will Bring First-Ever UVI Medical School Here
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) President David Hall announced today that former Board of Trustees member Donald Sussman, a noted philanthropist, financier, and
Read moreDPNR Celebrates World Oceans Day With Cleanup Of Frederiksted Fish Market
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning & Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate World Oceans Day with a Street
Read moreSt. Croix Man’s Survival Skills To Be Tested On History Channel Show ‘Alone’
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix survivalist is among the 10 contestants in Season 8 of the History Channel’s survival series “Alone,” which premiered last night.
Read moreHelp Social Security Protect Your Elders Before World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector
Read moreUVI St. Thomas Campus Renamed As The Orville E. Kean Campus With New Sign
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — University officials, government leaders and members of the Kean family assembled at the entrance to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) campus on St.
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