CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s weekly press briefing, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta, Jr. asked residents to gather safely and responsibly for the holidays and to limit
Read moreSENATOR DONNA FRETT-GREGORY OP-ED: On Establishing A School Authority In The USVI
It’s no secret that our public-school student test scores have shown little to no improvement over the past few years. To make matters worse, the
Read moreBryan Creates ‘Associations Health Plan’ For Small Business Owners, Employees
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan is creating a new path for hardworking Virgin Islanders to access health care coverage by promoting choice and competition in the
Read moreHOMELESS, BUT NOT HOPELESS: New Community Outreach Group Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves
CHRISTIANSTED — People down on their luck now have a healthy alternative to life on the streets. Thanks to a new program that allows homeless
Read moreTraveling ICU Nurse Notices Territory Could Use More Nursing Help In Hospitals Due To COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Her battle with COVID-19 began in New York City, shifted to Connecticut and now has her in St. Thomas. That’s where Rachel Hartley currently helps to fight
Read morePolice Commander Meets With Taxi Drivers To Hear Parking Gripes
CHRISTIANSTED — A representative of the Virgin Islands Police Department heard some of the concerns of taxi drivers near the taxi stand downtown this weekend.
Read moreHorse Racing Comes To A Dead Halt In Territory Because Of Lawsuit; Leaders Discuss What’s At Stake
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday met with senators to discuss restarting the territory’s horse racing industry, which has been idle since the reconstruction
Read moreAgriculture At A Crossroads In Caribbean And Latin America: World Bank Study
BRIDGETOWN — Agriculture and food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC) stand at a crossroads. The declining visibility to public policy makers
Read moreRAND STUDY: It Will Take USVI $11.25 Billion To Fully Recover From Hurricanes Irma And Maria In 2017
ARLINGTON, Virginia — A new study by the Rand Corporation tells us what we already know —because we are living it here — the territory
Read moreDonations Under $8K For Trump ‘Election Defense’ Instead Go To The President To Pay Down Campaign Debt
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump seeks to discredit last week’s election with baseless claims of voter fraud, his team has bombarded his supporters with
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