Plaskett and Potter Win Democratic Primary as Turnout Reaches 47.75 Percent

USVI Private Sector Adds Net 445 Jobs in Fourth Quarter, Reversing Prior Loss

VIPD Urges Residents and Businesses to Register Security Cameras to Help Fight Crime

V.I. University Team Wins Silver at FISU America Games, Qualify for 2027 World University Games

VIPD Urges Residents and Businesses to Register Security Cameras to Help Fight Crime

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

The V.I. Police Department is encouraging residents and businesses across the territory to participa...

V.I. University Team Wins Silver at FISU America Games, Qualify for 2027 World University Games

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

The Virgin Islands Basketball Federation University men’s team earned silver at the IV FISU America ...

Ocean Point Welcomes 15 Students, Adds Legislature Partnership to Summer Internship Program

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

Ocean Point Terminals has welcomed 15 students into its annual summer internship program, including ...

Bryan Congratulates Democratic Nominees, Calls for Party Unity Ahead of General Election

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Sunday congratulated the candidates who prevailed in Saturday’s Democra...

Roach-Francis and Other Defeated Democratic Candidates Congratulate Winners, Pledge Continued Service

Staff Consortium
August 02, 2026

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach and Senator Novelle Francis Jr. congratulated Stacey Plaskett and...

Watch: Plaskett's Post-Victory Interview With V.I. Consortium

Staff Consortium
August 02, 2026

Board of Education Leaders Emerge in Both Districts as 59 Votes Separate Elections Board Qualifiers

Staff Consortium
August 02, 2026

Terrence T. Joseph and Winona A. Hendricks secured the top two positions in the St. Croix Board of E...

Avery Lewis Tops St. Thomas-St. John Senate Primary as Four Votes Separate Final Qualifying Spot

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

Senator Avery L. Lewis led the St. Thomas-St. John Democratic Senate primary Saturday, while Joel S....

Voters 55-64 Lead Early Turnout; 81% of Ballots Cast by Those 45 and Older

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

Voters between the ages of 55 and 64 cast more ballots during the 2026 Primary Election’s early voti...

Cannabis Workers Must Complete Annual Training Before They Can Work in Licensed Businesses

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

Every employee of a licensed cannabis business must complete responsible vendor training and obtain ...

St. Joseph Church Replaces Central High School Gym as St. Croix Voting Center After AC Failure

Staff Consortium
July 31, 2026

ST. CROIX — The St. Joseph Church Hospitality Lounge will replace the Central High School Modular Gy...

The Choice Is Clear: Delia Smith Brings Proven Federal Experience, Results and Readiness to Meet the USVI’s Challenges

Staff Consortium
July 31, 2026

This Saturday, Virgin Islanders will choose who carries our one voice to Washington. It is a choice ...

Medicare Drug-Plan Subsidy to End After 2026, Putting Focus on USVI Premiums

Staff Consortium
July 31, 2026

A temporary federal program used to stabilize premiums for standalone Medicare prescription-drug pla...

USVI Private Sector Adds Net 445 Jobs in Fourth Quarter, Reversing Prior Loss

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

The Virgin Islands private sector recorded a net gain of 445 jobs during the final three months of 2...

Plaskett and Potter Win Democratic Primary as Turnout Reaches 47.75 Percent

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

ST. CROIX — With turnout reaching 47.75 percent and nearly 10,000 voters casting ballots, Delegate t...

Vialet Tops St. Croix Senate Primary as Four Incumbents and Three Non-Incumbents Fill Top Seven

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

Senator Kurt Vialet secured a decisive first-place finish in the St. Croix Democratic Senate primary...

Janelle Sarauw Wins Democratic Primary for Delegate to Congress With 53 Percent of Vote

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

Former senator Janelle K. Sarauw won the Democratic nomination for Delegate to Congress on Saturday,...

White House Places St. Croix Refinery on Shortlist for Revival as Private Investors Circle

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

ST. CROIX — The White House has placed the idled St. Croix refinery among a limited group of facilit...

Clendinen Resigns From VIHFA Amid HUD Suspension; Derek Gabriel Expected to Become Chief Executive

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

Dayna Clendinen resigned Friday from the V.I. Housing Finance Authority, ending a tenure that includ...

Police Chief Says Swift Action in Killing of Officer Charles Was Not Favoritism, Acknowledges 15 Murders and One Arrest on St. Croix

Ernice Gilbert
July 30, 2026

ST. CROIX — St. Croix District Police Chief Uston Cornelius on Thursday addressed public concern ove...

Banco Popular Seeks Dismissal of Suit Alleging False Check-Fraud Report Led to McClafferty’s Arrest

Janeka Simon
July 30, 2026

Banco Popular has asked the District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Matthew McClafferty and Soc...

Churches, Civic Groups and Residents to Unite at Point Udall Aug. 8 to “Pray Over the Virgin Islands”

Staff Consortium
July 30, 2026

Restore America’s Paradise will host a public prayer gathering at Point Udall on Saturday, August 8,...

VIPA-SkyCity Outline Modern USVI Airports, Local Jobs and 12 Jet Bridges as Airlines Challenge Future Fee Structure

Ernice Gilbert
July 28, 2026

ST. CROIX — Modern baggage systems, enclosed and air-conditioned passenger areas, resilient utilitie...

ICE Expands Airport Arrests Using TSA Passenger Data

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using passenger information collected by the Transporta...

Inspector General Finds Waste Management Still Using Informal Waste Agreements Amid Missing St. Croix Inspection Records and Unverified Landfill Claims

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

The V.I. Waste Management Authority continued providing solid-waste collection through month-to-mont...

SkyCity Presents Airport Redevelopment as a Jobs, Training and Brain-Drain Reversal Project

Ernice Gilbert
July 28, 2026

ST. CROIX — SkyCity is presenting the planned redevelopment of the territory’s two airports as more ...

Plaskett and Potter Win Democratic Primary as Turnout Reaches 47.75 Percent

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

ST. CROIX — With turnout reaching 47.75 percent and nearly 10,000 voters casting ballots, Delegate t...

Vialet Tops St. Croix Senate Primary as Four Incumbents and Three Non-Incumbents Fill Top Seven

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

Senator Kurt Vialet secured a decisive first-place finish in the St. Croix Democratic Senate primary...

Janelle Sarauw Wins Democratic Primary for Delegate to Congress With 53 Percent of Vote

Ernice Gilbert
August 01, 2026

Former senator Janelle K. Sarauw won the Democratic nomination for Delegate to Congress on Saturday,...

White House Places St. Croix Refinery on Shortlist for Revival as Private Investors Circle

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

ST. CROIX — The White House has placed the idled St. Croix refinery among a limited group of facilit...

Clendinen Resigns From VIHFA Amid HUD Suspension; Derek Gabriel Expected to Become Chief Executive

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

Dayna Clendinen resigned Friday from the V.I. Housing Finance Authority, ending a tenure that includ...

Police Chief Says Swift Action in Killing of Officer Charles Was Not Favoritism, Acknowledges 15 Murders and One Arrest on St. Croix

Ernice Gilbert
July 30, 2026

ST. CROIX — St. Croix District Police Chief Uston Cornelius on Thursday addressed public concern ove...

Banco Popular Seeks Dismissal of Suit Alleging False Check-Fraud Report Led to McClafferty’s Arrest

Janeka Simon
July 30, 2026

Banco Popular has asked the District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Matthew McClafferty and Soc...

Churches, Civic Groups and Residents to Unite at Point Udall Aug. 8 to “Pray Over the Virgin Islands”

Staff Consortium
July 30, 2026

Restore America’s Paradise will host a public prayer gathering at Point Udall on Saturday, August 8,...

VIPA-SkyCity Outline Modern USVI Airports, Local Jobs and 12 Jet Bridges as Airlines Challenge Future Fee Structure

Ernice Gilbert
July 28, 2026

ST. CROIX — Modern baggage systems, enclosed and air-conditioned passenger areas, resilient utilitie...

ICE Expands Airport Arrests Using TSA Passenger Data

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using passenger information collected by the Transporta...

Inspector General Finds Waste Management Still Using Informal Waste Agreements Amid Missing St. Croix Inspection Records and Unverified Landfill Claims

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

The V.I. Waste Management Authority continued providing solid-waste collection through month-to-mont...

SkyCity Presents Airport Redevelopment as a Jobs, Training and Brain-Drain Reversal Project

Ernice Gilbert
July 28, 2026

ST. CROIX — SkyCity is presenting the planned redevelopment of the territory’s two airports as more ...

USVI Cargo Costs Set to Rise as Tropical and Crowley Raise Fuel Charge

Politics

Journalist-Led Debate Series Begins Sunday as WTJX and Consortium Ques

Opinion

Letter to the Editor | St. Croix Racetrack Agreement Is Not a Giveaway...

Op-Ed: Leadership in a Borrowed House and the Limits of Power in the V...

Op-Ed | Governor Bryan: Why Self-Insurance Is the Key to Controlling H...

Opinion: Bill 36-0144 Is an Unconstitutional and Racist Attack on the ...

Op-Ed: Virgin Islands Must Seize the Global Economic Wave or Risk Bein...

Op-Ed: Passport-Free, Culture-Rich: How the USVI Bridges America and t...

Op-Ed: A Retirement Windfall for the Few, a Burden for the Many...

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Community Center

Ocean Point Welcomes 15 Students, Adds Legislature Partnership to Summer Internship Program

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

Ocean Point Terminals has welcomed 15 students into its annual summer internship program, including ...

Bryan Congratulates Democratic Nominees, Calls for Party Unity Ahead of General Election

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Sunday congratulated the candidates who prevailed in Saturday’s Democra...

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Sunday congratulated ...

VIPD Urges Residents and Businesses to Register Security Cameras to Help Fight Crime

Staff Consortium
August 03, 2026

The V.I. Police Department is encouraging residents and businesses across the territory to participa...

The V.I. Police Department is encouraging resident...

Public Legal Notice: Invitation for Bids — William D. Roebuck Industrial Park Lift Station Renovation Project

Staff Consortium
August 02, 2026

Invitation for BidsIFB# 2026-01 EDPCDate: August 3, 2026 The Economic Development Park Corporation ...

Invitation for BidsIFB# 2026-01 EDPCDate: August 3...

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Government

Cannabis Workers Must Complete Annual Training Before They Can Work in Licensed Businesses

Ernice Gilbert
July 31, 2026

Every employee of a licensed cannabis business must complete responsible vendor training and obtain a cannabis business agent identification card befo...

Bryan Seeks Federal Investment Incentives for 18 Areas Across the Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has asked the federal government to extend Opportunity Zone benefits to 18 areas across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, ...

Inspector General Finds Waste Management Still Using Informal Waste Agreements Amid Missing St. Croix Inspection Records and Unverified Landfill Claims

Staff Consortium
July 29, 2026

The V.I. Waste Management Authority continued providing solid-waste collection through month-to-month verbal or informal arrangements after at least 1...

Entire PERB Board Serving on Expired Terms as Two Vacancies Threaten Case Progress

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 27, 2026

Every member of the Public Employees Relations Board is serving on an expired term, while two seats have remained vacant for several years, creating a...

Legal Services Says It Is “Running on Fumes” as Nearly $1 Million in Government Allotments Remains Unreleased

Nelcia Charlemagne
July 25, 2026

Legal Services of the Virgin Islands says it is “running on fumes” as it waits for approximately $1 million in government allotments, relies on grant ...

USVI PORTS HUB

Port Authority Surpasses Expectations With $5.3...

Janeka Simon
August 21, 2025

The Virgin Islands Port Authority reported continued strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with its June 30 financial report showing an...

Allure of the Seas to Make Additional Call at C...

Staff Consortium
January 31, 2025

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas is scheduled to make an additional call at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay,...

Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging ...

Staff Consortium
December 24, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas. The dredgi...

VIPA, Cruise Lines in Productive Talks on Futur...

Staff Consortium
November 07, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority officials met with members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) on Wednesday to provide an update on the upcomi...

V.I. Port Authority Receives $12.5 Million for ...

Staff Consortium
April 11, 2024

The Biden administration has allocated a $12.5 million grant to the V.I. Port Authority, targeting infrastructure enhancements at the Cyril E. King In...

V.I. Port Authority Advances Airports P3 Projec...

Ernice Gilbert
February 25, 2024

The V.I. Port Authority has announced the receipt of multiple compliant proposals in response to its request for proposals for the Airports Public/Pri...

Business

Suspected Illegal Cannabis and Hemp Sales Can Be Reported Anonymously to Regulatory Office

Staff Consortium
July 31, 2026

Residents who suspect a business or individual is illegally selling cannabis or regulated hemp products may submit an anonymous complaint through the ...

Intoxicating Hemp Sales Remain Illegal as V.I. Regulators Begin Compliance Checks

Janeka Simon
July 30, 2026

Commercial sales of intoxicating hemp and artificially derived cannabis products remain illegal in the Virgin Islands as regulators begin compliance c...

RTPark Surpasses FY2026 Tenant Goal, Weighs AI Apprenticeship for UVI Students and Local Tech Talent

Janeka Simon
July 28, 2026

The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park has surpassed its FY2026 goal for new tenant agreements and is considering a tenth d...

Cannabis License Applications Open Across Territory; Sept. 15 Deadline Set

Staff Consortium
July 16, 2026

Applications are now open for several cannabis license categories across the territory, with qualified individuals and businesses given until Septembe...

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