WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said today that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $27 million in grants to the
Read moreMan Beaten Badly By ‘Good Samaritans’ Who Gave Him A Ride, Robbed Him in St. John
CRUZ BAY — A hitchhiker on St. John was savagely beaten with a handgun and robbed of his smart phone and jewelry just outside the
Read moreU.S. Interior Department Gives $2.2 Million More To Virgin Islands Government
WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Insular and International Affairs Doug Domenech presented a check to Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. for $2,228,901 this week.
Read moreGovernor Albert Bryan Commemorates Virgin Islands History Month
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. issued the following statement in commemoration of Virgin Islands History Month established in 2006 by Act 6802: “Each year
Read moreVIPD: St. John Man Breaks Into Neighbor’s House To Assault Girlfriend
CRUZ BAY — A St. John resident broke into his neighbor’s house allegedly to assault his girlfriend about 13 days ago, authorities said. Felipe Jimenez
Read moreSENATE PRESIDENT: Today Marks The Beginning Of Virgin Islands History Month
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senate President Kenneth Gittens said that today, March 1st, marks the beginning of Virgin Islands History Month. Act 6802, sponsored by former
Read moreVIWMA: Scrap Metal Yard For Junk Vehicles Will Be Closed On Sundays Now
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advised solid waste haulers that the section of the scrap metal yard that collects and
Read moreContractors Threaten To Sue Government, Lien Homeowners, Over Not Being Paid For Repair Work
By TIM CRAIG CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A major government program to rebuild the U.S. Virgin Islands after back-to-back hurricanes is unraveling as some contractors walk
Read moreBlyden’s Housing Committee Learns There Are 353 Homeless People In USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Committee on Housing, Transportation, Infrastructure and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, received updates Tuesday from government and non-profit agencies
Read moreGUEST EDITORIAL: People of The Virgin Islands Owed More Than Just The Truth
By GARY POKORNY On January 28, 2019 Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. was clear: The General Fund had virtually no cash, and the people of the
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