CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Political aspirants have until 6 p.m. today to file nomination papers and petitions for the upcoming election, but confusion and controversy remains
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Amid ongoing heatwave, rolling blackouts continue
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As a blistering heat wave continued Monday, rolling blackouts plagued V.I. Water and Power Authority customers throughout the St. Thomas-St. John district,
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Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says
SAN JUAN — An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, driven by abundant moisture and unstable conditions (deep layered trough), will result in an enhanced risk
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Supreme Court justices complain that law about the elderly ‘invaded’ judicial branch
FREDERIKSTED — A new law meant to expedite court cases for elderly or terminally ill people drew the ire of Virgin Islands Supreme Court justices
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NPS cleaning up Caneel Bay for public reopening
CRUZ BAY — The National Park Service held a meeting on St. John this week about efforts toward reopening the former Caneel Bay Resort, and
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Forecasters predict increase in rain starting next week
SAN JUAN — The NOAA Weather Prediction Center indicates an increased 50% chance of above-average rainfall in the Northeast Caribbean region for the period May
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Strong Economy, Low Unemployment, and Higher Job and Wage Growth Extend Social Security Trust Funds to 2035
The Social Security Board of Trustees Monday released its annual report on the financial status of the health of the Social Security Trust Funds. The
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Bryan Attends NGA Roundtable in Hawaii
CHRISTIANSTED – Government House spokesman Richard Motta hosted the weekly press briefing from Government House on St. Croix this afternoon. Governor Albert Bryan is out
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Major WAPA power outage stifles St. Thomas-St. John
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A major district-wide power outage closed schools and disrupted life for Virgin Islanders on St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island on
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Expenses, not revenues, cause for concern in Virgin Islands’ financial future
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Favorable revenue forecasts might not be enough to offset the territory’s mounting expenses, government financial leaders said during a 2024 Spring Revenue
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