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Stacey Plaskett protests at speaker vote: U.S. ‘has a territory and a colonies problem’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett protested the nonvoting status of the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories Friday— sparking mixed reactions after she accused the…

John McCarthy January 5, 2025

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Silver Airways files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Silver Airways announced Monday its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move aimed at securing additional capital and implementing financial restructuring. The regional airline…

John McCarthy December 31, 2024

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Cops report ‘accidental’ shooting at Christmas Festival Village

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a merrymaker "accidentally" shot himself in the leg at the Christmas Festival Village on Sunday night, authorities said. An officer asked Emergency Medical Services…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

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Bryan issues statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of the 39th President of the United States of America, President Jimmy Carter: "With profound sadness, I…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

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Parking restrictions for Crucian Christmas Festival events

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department will be enforcing the following parking restrictions for the upcoming Crucian Christmas Festival events: January 1, 2025 - Food Fair NO PARKING in…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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Bidens arrive at beach villa on St. Croix after prior free stays drew ethics outcry

CHRISTIANSTED — President Biden and his family arrived Thursday in St. Croix for what may be the final unpaid vacation of his presidency at the home of wealthy businesspeople —…

John McCarthy December 27, 2024

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Saharan dust plume expected for Christmas Eve in USVI and PR

SAN JUAN — A plume of Saharan dust will begin affecting the local region, with direct impacts on the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow (Christmas Eve day),…

John McCarthy December 23, 2024

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Routine traffic stop yields arrest on illegal gun, ammunition charges

FREDERIKSTED – A St. Croix man was charged with illegal gun and related charges after a traffic stop yielded a firearm and ammunition, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Michael A. Smith, 32, was…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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USVI wins 4 prestigious honors at the 2025 Caribbean Travel Awards

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly announces that the territory and a local vendor were named best in the industry in four categories in the 2025 Caribbean Travel…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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Bryan amends leave proclamation for holiday season 2024-2025

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has amended the administrative leave proclamation to encompass the holiday season schedule. The following dates are officially designated for government office closures in observance of…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024