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Hygiene challenges for local businesses in the Virgin Islands

In the Virgin Islands, where 2,319 businesses employ 25,652 people, it’s easy to see how running a business here might feel like paradise, with gorgeous weather and ocean breezes. However, the same…

John McCarthy February 4, 2025

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Elevated fire risk for Puerto Rico today!

SAN JUAN — There is a moderate risk of rip currents for most beaches across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tonight, the National Weather Service said today. "Life-threatening…

John McCarthy February 4, 2025

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ICE St. Thomas introduces 1,000 students to ‘Project Guardian’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Some 1,000 students from the public and private schools in St. Thomas got tips on how to avoid falling victim to online sexual predators January 23 through…

John McCarthy February 4, 2025

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St. Thomas man accused of having child porn on his computer

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 23-year-old man on St. Thomas has been accused of having child pornography on his computer along with related offenses. K’Moi Hart was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy February 3, 2025

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USVI sets dates for St. Thomas Carnival 2025

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In collaboration with the Division of Festivals, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced the official dates for the 2025 St. Thomas Carnival. Scheduled to be held…

John McCarthy February 3, 2025

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BIR now offers online filing of Virgin Islands tax returns

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Joel A. Lee, Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue announced the implementation of V.I. Quick File, the Bureau’s online income tax filing portal. The…

John McCarthy February 1, 2025

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Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

FREDERIKSTED — Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool off after seeing a boom post pandemic, travel…

John McCarthy February 1, 2025

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Repeat offender Tyshaune Rey Jr. faces justice thanks to diligent police work by the VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) is proud to announce the arrest of 19-year-old Tyshaune Rey Jr., a repeat offender who brazenly targeted multiple…

John McCarthy January 31, 2025

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DPNR beach advisory: 2 beaches are not safe for swimming this weekend

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Morningstar beach at…

John McCarthy January 31, 2025

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‘The slackness is over,’ Bryan offers ethics listicles after cabinet members indicted

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – During his seventh State of the Territory Address on Monday night, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced a new Code of Ethical Conduct for the Government of the…

John McCarthy January 28, 2025