UVI President David Hall

WHITE ELEPHANT! UVI’s Failed Research & Technology Park … When ‘Higher Education’ Doesn’t Make The Grade
NEW YORK — The University of the Virgin Islands is beating the bush in the Big Apple trying to attract attention to its empty Research and Technology Park in St. Croix. The RT Park’s executive director, Gillian Marcelle, said she wants the park to become an investment hub for the

MORE MAPP SLACKNESS! Rain, UVI and Poor Planning Lead To Cancelation of AgFair Cock & Bull Show In Rock City for 2016
ON THE BALLS: Gov. Ken Mapp CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Following much discussion and deliberation the membership of the St. Thomas – St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee has made the decision to cancel the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair “based on logistical and numerous other challenges. A meeting

1FirstBank Of Puerto Rico Sued By Whack-A-Doodle UVI Professor Chenzira Davis-Kahina
ONLY EMPLOYABLE AT UVI: Alleged Deadbeat UVI Professor Chenzira Davis-Kahina FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix Sovereigns! The director of the “Caribbean Cultural Center at the University of the Virgin Islands,” facing foreclosure of her home by 1Firstbank Puerto Rico, decided she was not really “Chenzira Davis-Kahina” but actually “Royal Daughter Sat

Dominican National Sentenced To Just 1.75 Years In Prison For Cash And Guns For Drugs At UVI Conspiracy
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A 35-year-old national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced to only 1.75 years in prison for his role in a cash and assault rifles for cocaine conspiracy that was to take place on the St. Thomas campus of the University of the Virgin Islands, according to the

Rocky Liburd Lambastes UVI For Not Providing Info On How Its Administration Uses Public Funds
Sen. Almando “Rocky” Liburd CHRISTIANSTED – Sen. Almando “Rocky” Liburd blasted the University of the Virgin Islands over the weekend for failing to reveal how much UVI administration and staff members are paid. Despite a ruling by Attorney General Claude Walker, UVI President David Hall is flying in the face of

Caribbean Scholar Chosen By UVI To Give Keynote Address To Graduates
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies, will be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands’ 2016 commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 12, at the Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas; and

Senate Legalizes Possibility of More Sanity In The Territory
Dr. Evlyn Carlin CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Graduates of the University of the Virgin Islands Master of Arts in Psychology program will now be eligible to become licensed counselors in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bill No. 31-0134, which passed the 31st V.I. Legislature on Jan. 26, establishes the Virgin

Sexting Scandal Rocks UVI: Dr. David Hall Refuses To Identify The Accused
UVI’s Glenn Metts CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Every parent who sends their child off to college is aware of the fact that their child is likely to experiment with their own sexuality once they are away from home – if the child hasn’t already done so in high school. But

25-Year-Old Man Shot To Death Near UVI Campus
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Police on St. Thomas are investigating the fatal shooting death of a 25-year-old man that occurred at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, in the area of Brewer’s Bay near the University of the Virgin Islands. A preliminary police investigation has revealed that Dennard Lawrence was the person who was