Government Of The USVI: Government Offices To Maintain Normal Operational Hours Tuesday, VITEMA Actively Monitoring Tropical Cyclone Six

According to the 11 am National Hurricane Center update, tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the U.S. Virgin Islands a ...

Community Vax Centers Close At 12 p.m. Today

Due to the anticipated tropical storm, the Community Vaccination Centers on St. Croix and St. Thomas will close early on August 10.

Tropical Storm Expected To Hit USVI Tuesday Afternoon

Forecasters predict the tropical depression to become a tropical storm and reach the U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday.

Airport Access Road Will Reopen 6 a.m. Tuesday August 10

The access road will reopen completely on Tuesday morning when the Port Authority completes nearby work.

Learn More: The Future Of Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School

The Department of Education invites the community to join a virtual meeting to discuss demolition plans for Evelyn M. Williams school.

Hiker Dies At Point Udall, Police Investigating

Police are investigating the death of a hiker who fell while hiking Point Udall on August 5. The victim was identified as Roby Royster.

Bar Shooting At Estate Contant Leaves Man Dead

Police are investigating what happened and have not yet identified the victim.

“No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative Resumes

The program supplies breakfasts and lunch to schoolchildren across the territory. Check out the latest pick-up locations.

Government Of The USVI: Acting Governor Roach Modifies COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Continue Climbing Among Unvaccinated Virgin Islanders

Among the changes in Acting Governor Roach's new executive order, which go into effect on Friday, August 13:

Decommissioning Limetree Refinery Will Take Months, Says Company

The owners of the defunct refinery told a bankruptcy court that formally shutting down the facility will take several months.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up With Two Systems To Watch

Forecasters are still calling for an above-average hurricane season. Currently, there are two low-pressure systems worth keeping an eye on.

DOE: Virtual School Orientations Now Up On YouTube

Students and families can now watch their virtual school orientation on YouTube. Here's the link.

Plaskett Pushes For Meeting With Biden About Territorial Rights

Delegate Stacey Plaskett joined representatives from other territories in a bid to meet with Biden about territorial issues.

Laptop, Mifi Distribution Suspended at Julius Sprauve School

A COVID-19 exposure forced the DOE to pause the distribution of supplies at Julius Sprauve School. Only certain grades will start August 9.

USVI Police Department: Police Investigating Robbery Spree On St. Croix

Police are investigating four incidents of armed robbery that occurred on the island on July 31.

USVI Police Department: 4 Injured After Shooting At Police

The suspects exited the vehicle opening fire on officers with officers returning fire, striking all four male suspects.

Police Investigate Animal Cruelty After Roosters Found Tied To Tree

The roosters were likely used in sport fighting and left to die.

USVI Police Department: St. Thomas Man Driving Stolen Vehicle Arrested

'A word of advice to our young people of this community – crime does not pay. If you engage in criminal activity, you will be caught.'

CDC Advises Against Traveling To USVI

The U.S. Virgin Islands was one of 16 destinations determined to have a "very high" Covid-19 risk level.

VIPD: Suspect Drives Away With Police Car

Rashawn Brooks climbed into the front seat of a police car while handcuffed and took off. He was quickly caught, arrested, and charged.

Limetree Bay Fuel Storage Facility Raises $100 million

The fuel storage facility on St. Croix has secured a new financing agreement of $100 million in new capital.

Aug 3 Dorsch After Dark Event Postponed Due to COVID-19

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts announced earlier today that they are postponing tonight's Dorsch After Dark event.

WAPA: Scheduled Power Outage On Wednesday

Customers in Estates Rattan, St. John and Mount Pellier will be affected on Wednesday.

Judicial Branch Makes All Proceedings Virtual Due To COVID-19

The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands​​ will hold all proceedings virtually during August.

Car Chase And Shoot-Out Puts Four Suspects In The Hospital

According to the VIPD, St. Croix officers were involved in a car chase and an ensuing shoot-out with suspects. No officers were injured.

USVI Schools: Virtual Orientation Schedules

Virtual orientations will be held on August 2, 6, 9. Check out the full schedule below.

USVI Schools: Laptop Distribution Schedules for SY 2021-2022

Check this schedule to find out when you can pick up laptops, MiFi devices, schedules, and other student resources for virtual classes.

How Serious Is The Delta Variant? Find Out.

The Department of Health has a simple infographic to help explain why the Delta variant is so much more dangerous than the original virus.

DPNR: This Week's Beach Advisory

The Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program evaluated water quality at 15 beaches on St. Croix.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Orders Public Schools To Open With Virtual Learning Out Of Abundance Of Caution While COVID Surge ...

The Virgin Islands Department of Health also is advising private and parochial schools to use virtual learning during the current COVID- ...

National Park Invites Bidders To Take Over Caneel Bay

The National Park Service announced that it will receive competitive bids for a new owner to redevelop the beleaguered St. John resort.

These US Virgin Islands Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the US Virgin Islands area.

St. Croix BMV Reopens To Public

V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicle reopened its St. Croix office on Thursday, July 29. The office closed on July 26 after a COVID-19 exposure.

USVI Public Schools Will Start Virtual For 2021-2022 School Year

Gov. Bryan announced that all public schools will utilize virtual learning when they open on August 9 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Senator Demands "Special Investigator" To Expose WAPA Corruption

Senator Kenny Gittens' legislation would appoint a special investigator focused on unearthing any wrongdoing by WAPA.

Limetree Bay Looks To Sell Refinery

Bloomberg Law reports that Limetree Bay plans to sell the St. Croix refinery as part of the bankruptcy process.

BVI Says No Delta Variant Detected

Officials in the BVI say they haven't found proof of the Delta variants, or other variants, in the territory, also report six more deaths.

Police Arrest Four During Armed Robbery Investigation

VIPD arrested four people for possession of an unlicensed firearm. Officers were in the process of investigating an earlier armed robbery.

"The Black Mermaid" Pop-Up Show And Fundraiser July 31

Bajo El Sol Gallery in Mongoose Junction is hosting a pop-up art show and fundraiser on Saturday, July 31 from 4-7 p.m.

More Than 3,000 lbs of Hurricane Debris Removed from Coral Bay

Volunteers removed more than 3,000 pounds of debris during the 2021 St. John Great Mangrove Cleanup.