MIAMI —The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, the territory
Read moreBryan Asks For $21 Million In Federal Funding Available Through Omnibus Bill
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan issued the following statement regarding $21 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he forwarded to Delegate Stacey Plaskett to
Read moreTamia Grant Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE Tamia Grant, a junior at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), has been crowned the 42nd Miss UVI. Reigning Miss UVI Jackeima
Read moreHealth Department Observes World Immunization Week This Week
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is observing World Immunization Week (WIW) this week. WIW is a global public health campaign that
Read morePrenatal Ward At Juan F. Luis Hospital Shut Down Due To Cleanliness Concerns Of Staff
CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital closed its prenatal ward two weeks ago and moved it to the post-partum unit of the medical facility,
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Underwear Clad Intruder Under Arrest For Attempted Murder After Shooting Father
FREDERIKSTED — The underwear clad intruder who startled a homeowner in Whim Thursday was re-arrested early Saturday morning after violating the terms of his release.
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‘Intruder’ In His Underwear, Wielding Metal Object Startles Whim Resident From Sleep
FREDERIKSTED — A Whim resident told police he was sleeping in his bedroom Thursday when he was awakened by an “intruder” in “his underwear with
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Georgia Native Realizes Lifelong Soccer Dream By Playing For USVI National Team
KINGSHILL — The U.S. Virgin Islands’ dream that Zahmyre “Zay” Harris has held for 20 years has finally come true. The Stockbridge, Georgia resident, who
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Animal Abuse Is A Crime On Every Island In The USVI, VIPD Says
FREDERISTED — The VIPD takes animal neglect and abuse very seriously. Animal Cruelty and abuse is a criminal offense and is treated with utmost importance by
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St. Croix Woman Arrested For Fleeing Territory 2 Years Ago For Simple Assault
CHRISTIANSTED — Nishma Lee Matta Lopez turned herself into police Tuesday regarding a 2020 arrest warrant that was issued by Superior Court Magistrate Miguel Camacho, the Virgin
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