The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using
Read morePesticide linked to reproductive issues found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats and other oat-based foods
CHICAGO — A little-heard-of pesticide linked to infertility in animals is showing up in the overwhelming majority of oat-based foods sold in the United States,
Read moreCensus Bureau releases 2020 Censuses Detailed Data for the USVI
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday. The release includes 95 demographic, social,
Read moreBeachgoers face ‘life-threatening rip currents’ this weekend, NWS says
SAN JUAN — Pulses of a long-period northerly swell and increasing east winds during the weekend will promote choppy and hazardous seas for small craft
Read morePort Authority officer who smuggled 27 pounds of cocaine into airport gets 5 years in prison
CHRISTIANSTED — A former Port Authority officer who smuggled at least 27 pounds of cocaine into the St. Croix airport got five years in prison
Read moreVIDE congratulates spelling bee winners on St. Thomas and St. Croix!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) proudly congratulates the remarkable students who participated in the District Spelling Bee competitions held on
Read moreSocial Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today.
Read moreSt. Croix Man Shot Dead At Aureo Diaz Heights
KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a St. Croix housing project late this afternoon. Daniel Sanes, 25, was
Read moreInterior gives $4 million to the USVI to counter invasive species
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Interior said last week that almost $4 million had been allocated to projects and programs in several U.S. territories, including
Read moreInterior Gives $7 Million to America’s Territories
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced recently nearly $7 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to advance climate resilience and restore
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