CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Lottery has modernized in recent years, but enforcement has been virtually nonexistent, according to testimony during a Senate Finance Committee hearing Friday. Executive Director Raymond Williams said with the help of staff, “we have gone from an antiquated and outdated manual draw process to … the industry standard ‘Random […]
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All Cruise Ship Passengers 12 And Over Must Be Fully Vaccinated To Visit USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Maritime Unit has responded to Governor Albert Bryan’s request for technical instructions for the next phases of the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) guiding the resumption of cruise ship excursions at U.S. ports. Bryan had requested the information prior to the territory’s first cruise ship […]
Virgin Islands Land Trust Gets National Recognition With Accreditation Milestone
CHRISTIANSTED — The Trust for Virgin Islands Lands announced this week that it has achieved a major milestone, joining a national network of at least 450 accredited land trusts across the United States. “Accreditation demonstrates TVIL’s commitment to permanent land conservation in the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Carlos Tesitor, president of the trust. “We are […]
Latin America’s Resurgent Left And Caribbean Spurn U.S. Policy On Cuba
HAVANA — The United States doubled down on its tough stance and sanctions on Cuba after historic protests in the Communist-run island last month and said it would seek to support protesters. But many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region which is still scarred by Washington’s backing of coups during the Cold […]
CDC Tells Travelers At High Risk of Severe COVID-19 To Avoid Cruises At All Costs
ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that people at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid travel on cruise ships, irrespective of their vaccination status. Older adults and people with medical conditions are more likely to get severely ill from the disease and should take […]
St. Thomas TV Journalist Remembered For Promoting Territory’s Tourism Product
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Journalist Netfa “Tafa” Romain, who died Tuesday, is being remembered as a creative powerhouse who used his talents to promote and uplift the territory. “It is with great sadness that I received this news,” Governor. Albert Bryan said Wednesday. “I know Netfa from the early days with TV2. I always thought him […]
NASA Sends ‘Airborne Science Lab’ To St. Croix For 45 Days Of Test Flights
FREDERIKSTED — NASA’s “airborne science lab” deployed to St. Croix on Tuesday after more than six months of preparation and instrument upload. As part of the Convective Processes Experiment — Aerosols and Winds campaign, CPEX-AW, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepared the airborne science laboratory for the 45-day deployment to the St. Croix airport with a […]
How To Apply For Your Social Security And Green Card At The Same Time
We have great news for non U.S. citizens! Now you can apply for a Social Security number or replacement Social Security card at the same time you file for your lawful permanent resident status or green card. This new service eliminates the need to visit one of our offices, saving you time and effort. We […]
UVI Gets $2.5 Million NSF Grant To Study Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study stony coral tissue loss disease in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This devastating disease affecting reef-building corals is ravishing the reefs of the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Since first discovered in the territory in […]
VIPA Welcomes Celebrity Equinox Guests Back To St. Croix This Morning
FREDERIKSTED — The Celebrity Equinox is docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix this morning. The upscale cruise ship, registered in Malta, is scheduled to stay at the Frederiksted pier until 6 p.m., according to the Virgin Islands Port Authority. “Welcome back to St. Croix Celebrity Cruises!” VIPA said on Facebook […]