Fifty years ago, stormy skies supposedly gave way to the sun on the first-ever Friendship Day between this territory and the United States Virgin Islands. History repeated itself on Oct. …
November 3, 2022
April 21, 2022
Prospective cop investigated for USVI trip
Police are cooperating with immigration and customs officers as part of an investigation into a prospective police officer who travelled to St. Thomas on official business, Police Information Officer Diane …
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February 12, 2020
LETTER— Dump smoke draws fire from STJ
Dear People of the Virgin Islands, Here is a photo of your smoking, burning dump on Monday. Unfortunately, in the United States Virgin Islands, we get to see and …
July 11, 2019
VI celebrates with St. John
As the August Emancipation Festival season fast approaches, Virgin Islands residents are showing their support for nearby celebrations as well. The 65th St. John Festival last Thursday saw an influx …
April 16, 2019
VI students to get $6k scholarships to UVI
Under a new collaboration between H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and the University of the Virgin Islands, all students from here who attend UVI are eligible for a $6,000 per …
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October 18, 2018
USVI governor Kenneth Mapp says his territory received more help
Kenneth Mapp, governor of the United States Virgin Islands, said during a visit Tuesday that hurricane recovery here “is, in some instances, slow.” “There are limited external resources coming to …
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May 10, 2018
As Coxheath burns, NEOC activated at level 2
On Wednesday, a massive fire engulfed the dumpsite at Coxheath, emitting thick black smoke across Tortola and downwind to the United States Virgin Islands. Thursday morning, as the blaze continued …
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April 20, 2018
Islands Adrift: As climate warms, Caribbean ill-prepared
PUERTO RICO CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM — Dinelle Henley fears for her native Cane Garden Bay, one of the most iconic and pristine beaches of the Caribbean. Like much of the …
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