Elevated fire risk for Puerto Rico today!
SAN JUAN — There is a moderate risk of rip currents for most beaches across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tonight, the National Weather Service said today. "Life-threatening…
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John H. Woodson Junior High School reopens today
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education said that the John H. Woodson Jr. High School will resume normal operations today, February 4, 2025. This follows the successful completion…
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Police investigating double homicide on St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a double homicide late Saturday night near a bar on Queen Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Juan Rexach-Ramos, 53, and Daniym "Paka" Heywood,…
BIR now offers online filing of Virgin Islands tax returns
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Joel A. Lee, Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue announced the implementation of V.I. Quick File, the Bureau’s online income tax filing portal. The…
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Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts
FREDERIKSTED — Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool off after seeing a boom post pandemic, travel…
DPNR beach advisory: 2 beaches are not safe for swimming this weekend
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Morningstar beach at…
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‘The slackness is over,’ Bryan offers ethics listicles after cabinet members indicted
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – During his seventh State of the Territory Address on Monday night, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced a new Code of Ethical Conduct for the Government of the…
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Ed Complex cheerleaders to vie for world school cheerleading trophy
ORLANDO — The Barras Cheer Squad of St. Croix Educational Complex High School is set to shine as they travel to Florida to compete in the 2025 World School Cheerleading…
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Bryan OKs legal action against VIGL for failing to rebuild Doc James racetrack
CHRISTIANSTED – During his 2025 State of the Territory Address, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he has authorized the Virgin Islands Department of Justice to file suit against VIGL…
Rip current warning remains in effect for St. Croix
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service said there is a high risk of rip currents for St. Croix and parts of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, through tomorrow at 6:00…