RAISING THE BAR (AND THE ROOF) AT AUREO DIAZ HEIGHTS
ST. CROIX — There is a certain rhythm to life in the islands that you just don’t find in the Motor City. While Detroit might be grinding through another February, over at Aureo Diaz Heights…
Government breaks ground on a new D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan joined the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA), MDG Design & Construction, and key stakeholders on Friday to mark the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated $121.6 million rehabilitation of D. Hamilton…
Woman Uses VIHA Account To Go On $1,000 Shopping Spree At Plessen Supermarket
KINGSHILL — A woman with access to financial information for the government wrote a fraudulent check to herself for nearly $1,000 and then went grocery shopping in Estate Plessen. Noemi Martinez, 25, was arrested Monday…
VIHA and MDG Design + Construction Close on $116.7M Restoration of Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) and MDG Design+ Construction (MDG) celebrated the start of the $116.7 million rehabilitation of Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion on Monday. The 248-unit affordable housing development was badly damaged by Hurricane…
St. Thomas’ Abdul Ghaffar Abiff Charged With Rape Of Woman At Housing Project
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man accused of a rape last month at a St. Thomas housing project has been taken into official police custody. Abdul Ghaffar Abiff, 25, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree…
Committee Gets Update On Bleak Housing Situation In The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers in St. Thomas to discuss the status of Housing,…
Police Investigating After Man Stabbed At Oswald Harris Court During Fight: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating an assault which occurred during a fight at Oswald Harris Court on Wednesday evening, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified that a…
VIHA Completes Demolition of Estate Tutu Hi-Rise Buildings And Reopens Roadway
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is notifying the general public of the opening of the roadway leading to and from the Estate Tutu Hi-Rise area (Buildings 10 – 22), also known as…
Taxi Driver Gun-Butted In Vicious Armed Carjacking At Whispering Hills: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A taxi driver told police he was viciously gun-butted before being carjacked and robbed in Estate Donoe on Wednesday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to the Whispering…
Youth At Risk Of Becoming Homeless Could Qualify For New Housing Program
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that they have partnered with the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) to implement the Territory’s first housing assistance program for youth who…