CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The takeover of AT&T cellular assets in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by Liberty Communications was supposed to be seamless to customers. However, now some Virgin Islanders are finding out it was so seamless, they never made the switch. In recent days, AT&T has begun sending out text messages to […]
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School Bus Service Slated To Resume On St. Croix Next Week, Education Says
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Croix District, is slated to resume school bus service on September13 for general education students in grades PreK-3rd and CTE students enrolled in specific career pathways. Parents of these students are asked to transport their children to and from campuses when schools open for in-person learning […]
Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Community Action NOW! Executive Director Iffat Walker said discussions he’s had with government officials will soon benefit the youth of the Savan community. “Due to the rising numbers in COVID-19 cases, we made the decision to cancel the onsite meeting originally scheduled for August 26th at the Romeo Malone Community Center. Despite the cancellation, it is […]
Bryan Nominates Assistant Labor Commissioner Cindy Richardson As Director of V.I. Personnel Division
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan has nominated Assistant Labor Commissioner Cindy Richardson as Director of the Virgin Islands Personnel Division. Richardson is a native St. Thomian who has served in the V.I. Department of Labor for 14 years, including 11 years as the department’s Director of Grants/Federal Grants Manager and Assistant Commissioner. “As I say […]
Caribbean Tourism Recovery Punctured By New Coronavirus Spike
KINGSTON — Just as tourism was beginning to show signs of recovery, the Caribbean has been hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections that is causing lockdowns and flight cancellations and overwhelming hospitals. Countries including Jamaica, Martinique, The Bahamas, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Dominica have seen a rise in cases fueled by the highly […]
The Details You Need To Know About The VRC Oaks
The very first VRC Oaks took place 160 years ago, when Palestine took out the inaugural edition of the race in 1861, and ever since then it has continued to grow in both popularity and prestige. Today, the Group 1 stayers event is one of the most significant in the country, and this is all […]
BREAKING NEWS: USVI Tourism Tells Visitors Antibody Tests Won’t Be Accepted
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism just put out an important COVID-19-related message for visitors to the territory on Twitter minutes ago. “As of August 13, results from COVID-19 antibody tests are no longer acceptable for entry or submission to the USVITravel Screening Portal,” Tourism said on social media. “Make sure […]
FEMA Gives $7.6M To VIHA To Repair Marley Homes and Additions: ODR
FREDERIKSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces that the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) has been obligated $7,613,710 to complete repairs to Marley Homes and Additions in Frederiksted. The funds obligated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program have been allocated to refurbish nineteen residential structures, as well as the […]
DPNR St. Thomas Closes Today For Relocation; Will Re-Open Next Wednesday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources alerts the community that DPNR offices on St. Thomas located at the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library will be closed to the public next week from today to Wednesday, September 8th to facilitate the department’s relocation. “Staff are still expected to […]
Bureau of Corrections Celebrates Inaugural Transforming Lives Academy Graduation
KINGSHILL – In partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI Cell), the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections today celebrated its inaugural graduation of its “Transforming Lives Academy.” The ceremony was held at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility today with staff and inmates in person and virtually […]