CHRISTIANSTED — In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 16 – 24, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. hosted an inaugural meeting re-establishing the
Read moreUVI Gets $100K From NOAA For Marine Debris Program
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — UVI’s Center for Marine and Environmental Studies recently received a $100,000 award from the Marine Debris Program to reduce hurricane-deposited marine debris from mangrove shorelines
Read moreFormer VING Member Named New Civilian Aide To U.S. Army Secretary
WASHINGTON — A former Virgin Islands National Guard member was appointed a new civilian aide to the secretary of the U.S. Army this week. During
Read moreODR Director Williams-Octalien Represents USVI In Resilience Mission To The UK
LONDON — Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Director of the USVI Office of Disaster Recovery, recently joined ambassadors from the United Kingdom, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Alabama,
Read moreSENATOR GITTENS: WAPA Wasting Millions On Unneeded Property Leases
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (WAPA) has provided copies of the leases requested by Senator Kenneth Gittens, but he said
Read moreCDC: Vaping Combined With Marijuana Use and Vitamin E Acetate Could Cause Injury
ATLANTA — The CDC says it’s making progress in the investigation into vaping lung injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced
Read moreU.S. Virgin Islands Hopes To Spur Hotel Expansion With New Hotel Development Law
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands took another in a series of strategic moves designed to encourage economic development under the aegis of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr.
Read moreUVI Board of Trustees Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, Fundraising Goals
FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of $47.1 million in a regular session of
Read moreVirginia Native To Represent USVI In 2019 Miss Universe Pageant in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A Virginia native will represent the territory in an upcoming international beauty and talent pageant. Andrea Piecuch, 25, will be up on stage
Read moreTRICK OR TREAT? The VIPD Wants You To Be Safe This Halloween … Tips How To
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department would like to remind parents, children, and guardians handing out and collecting treats to remain alert and to
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