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Spirit Airlines, Seaborne Cancel All Flights Today Due To Tropical Cyclone Nine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said that Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights from Orlando to St. Thomas scheduled for today. Additionally, Seaborne (Silver Airways) has no…

July 29, 2020

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AG Subpoenas Epstein’s Financial Records From Banks All Over The World

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is upping the ante in its quest to pierce the veil of secrecy that cloaked the life and wealth of financier…

July 29, 2020

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Tropical Cyclone Nine Spinning Towards U.S. Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was centered near Latitude 15.1 North, Longitude 62.1 West at 8 a.m. today. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 miles per…

John McCarthy July 29, 2020

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STRAIGHT INTA THE V.I. Tropical Cyclone Nine Expected To Dump 3 Inches Of Rain On St. Croix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this morning, including Vieques and Culebra, which means that tropical…

John McCarthy July 28, 2020

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Planning An Incredible Virgin Islands Road Trip

Two million people visit the Virgin Islands every year and the islands thrive on tourism. Many people opt for package tours, or a beach holiday, but if you really want…

July 27, 2020

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Police Commissioner Velinor Names Police Chief And Deputy Chief For St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor announced recently that he has appointed Steven Phillip as the Chief of Police in the St. Thomas/St. John District and Richard Velazquez…

July 27, 2020

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VIHA Giving Territorial Tenants 1 Month To Enter Payment Plan For Back Rent Or Face Possible Eviction

FREDERIKSTED — The last day of a national moratorium on evictions was Friday and the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) said it is encouraging its residents to enter into a…

July 27, 2020

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NOAA: Conditions Around Invest 92-L Make It Likely To Grow Into A Tropical Storm

MIAMI — NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Florida issued a Tropical Weather Outlook at 8 a.m. today, due to the presence of Invest 92-L that will likely form into a…

July 27, 2020

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HERE WE GO, AGAIN! VITEMA Issues Alert About Tropical Wave Invest 92-L

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said it is closely monitoring Invest 92-L, a tropical wave in the central tropical Atlantic, for possible development over the…

John McCarthy July 26, 2020

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TOURISM: Travelers To USVI Must Enter Online Portal, Undergo Thermal Scanning For COVID-19 Prevention

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced the launch of phase one of a new online portal that will pre-screen and assist with the certification process of…

July 25, 2020