FREDERIKSTED — The Bureau of Corrections today congratulated all correctional officers and workers during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which runs from May 2-8,
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Governor Bryan Asks President Biden How USVI Can Assist U.S. Aid Efforts To India
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan sent a letter to President Biden pledging the territory’s assistance in the U.S. Government’s efforts to help the people of India,
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Going Bananas About Bacuba Trees In The USVI… But They’re NOT Trees, Just Plants
CHRISTIANSTED — Banana trees are a common feature of the U.S. Virgin Islands residential area landscape. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring
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Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Responds To St. Croix Avis Article: OP-ED
I affirm that “the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice.” I accepted the role of Commissioner with humility, confidence, and a vision to
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VING Warrant Officer Mervin Mills Given National ‘Visionary Voice Award’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) honored Virgin Islands National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mervin Mills with the 2020 Visionary
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Legislature Tries To Rein In WAPA By Giving PSC More Control Over It
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands legislature appears to be near to voting to increase Public Service Commission control over the financially troubled Water and
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Bryan Asks Senate For $1.5 Million To Help Revitalize Downtown Areas In USVI
FREDERIKSTED — Amidst more than a half-dozen ongoing infrastructure projects throughout the territory’s downtown areas, some close to completion, Governor Albert Bryan is sending down legislation to the
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FEMA Gives $61 Million To VIHA To Rebuild Territory’s Housing Communities
FREDERIKSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery said today that the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) has been obligated $61,056,862 to continue the renovation of housing communities
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Governor Bryan: $1,400 Stimulus Checks Going Out This Week
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan announced at Monday’s Government House weekly press briefing that the $1,400 stimulus payments from the American Rescue Act will be
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‘Stray Chicken Caper’ Case Thrown Out By Judge After 2 Yard Bird Hunters Jailed
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two men spent Sunday night in jail after police arrested them on suspicion of killing chickens at the Caret Bay bin site.
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