CHRISTIANSTED — Two of 11 Venezuela nationals arrested off the coast of St. Croix waters three years ago in connection with drug smuggling charges were
Read moreSOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN: Remember Today To Plan For Your Financial Future
Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how
Read moreSenator-At-Large Expresses Concern About EPA Findings At The Port Hamilton Refinery
CHRISTIANSTED — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the federal government justissued an inspection report of the Port Hamilton refinery on St. Croix, and its
Read moreInfant Formula Distributed In The U.S. Virgin Islands Recalled By Abbott; 2nd Recall In 2022
STURGIS, Michigan — Infant formula manufacturer Abbott has recalled some of its Similac products that were distributed in the Caribbean, including on St. Thomas and
Read moreVirgin Islands Department of Education Public Schools Will Be Open Today; Buses On Time
CHRISTIANSTED — All Virgin Islands Department of Education schools will open today, the USVI Joint Information Center said. School buses are running on schedule, according
Read more50/50 Chance of Tropical Development in the USVI and Puerto Rico By This Weekend
SAN JUAN — There is a medium chance of tropical development for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the next five days. The
Read moreBryan Orders All Government Offices To Close At 3 p.m. Due To Flash Flood Warning
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has ordered all government offices territory-wide to close at 3 p.m. today and is sending all non-essential employees home as the
Read moreSocial Security Makes It Easier To Change Sex Marker In Records
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it will now allow people to change the sex marker on their Social Security number record without providing documentation of their
Read moreAssistant Secretary of Interior Wants UVI To Chart Sargassum Advances In Key Locations
CHRISTIANSTED — U.S. Department of the Interior assistant secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen Cantor has completed her first official visit to the USVI
Read moreParents Urged To Combat Risky Teen Driving
Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (ages 15-18). According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020,
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