CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced that all of its offices would close at 1 p.m. today, Government House said in a prepared statement. Additionally, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said that a curfew will go into effect at midnight tonight and last until noon on Thursday, Press Secretary Richard Motta, Jr. […]
Category: St. John News
Spirit Airlines, Seaborne Cancel All Flights Today Due To Tropical Cyclone Nine
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said that Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights from Orlando to St. Thomas scheduled for today. Additionally, Seaborne (Silver Airways) has no flights scheduled for today, Wednesday. But territorial airports are open and other flights are operating as normal. Travelers are encouraged to call their airlines directly […]
AG Subpoenas Epstein’s Financial Records From Banks All Over The World
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is upping the ante in its quest to pierce the veil of secrecy that cloaked the life and wealth of financier Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased sex offender who accrued a fortune of at least $650 million under mysterious circumstances. At least ten financial institutions — including Deutsche […]
Tropical Cyclone Nine Spinning Towards U.S. Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was centered near Latitude 15.1 North, Longitude 62.1 West at 8 a.m. today. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 miles per hour. On the forecast track, the system will move near or over Puerto Rico tonight, near or over Hispaniola on Thursday, and near or over […]
Bryan Asks USVI To Prepare For Tropical Cyclone Nine As If It Were A Real Storm
CHRISTIANSTED — During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. urged residents to stay vigilant and prepare for the weather system approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico that is expected to become a tropical storm at some point today. “I know that this is an incredibly stressful time for our residents, […]
STRAIGHT INTA THE V.I. Tropical Cyclone Nine Expected To Dump 3 Inches Of Rain On St. Croix
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this morning, including Vieques and Culebra, which means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. As of 2 p.m. today, the developing weather system was centered near Latitude […]
Bryan Extends Moratorium On Evictions For 1 Month, Confirms 7th COVID-19 Death
CHRISTIANSTED — During his weekly press briefing this afternoon, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. made a number of announcements, including the activation of the Department of Tourism online portal for passengers arriving in the territory; noting the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)l nominating two prosecutors for the Virgin Islands Superior Court bench and […]
Planning An Incredible Virgin Islands Road Trip
Two million people visit the Virgin Islands every year and the islands thrive on tourism. Many people opt for package tours, or a beach holiday, but if you really want to experience the diverse landscapes and communities on the island, then a road trip is the way to go. You will be able to explore […]
Police Commissioner Velinor Names Police Chief And Deputy Chief For St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor announced recently that he has appointed Steven Phillip as the Chief of Police in the St. Thomas/St. John District and Richard Velazquez as Deputy Chief of Police for the island of St. Thomas. Chief Phillip is a 19-year veteran of the Virgin Islands Police Department. Prior to […]
Agriculture Has Steps Farmers Can Use To Reduce Their Losses In A Hurricane
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) is asking livestock farmers to prepare now to reduce disaster-related losses to their farms in the face of hurricane season. “Building on lessons learned from the hurricanes of 2017, it is critical that farmers take precautions now for the 2020 hurricane season today,” Commissioner Terrence Nelson […]