Congress Approves Juneteenth To Become A Federal Holiday

The House and Senate both confirmed Juneteenth as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

St. Croix Group Launches Community Survey On Limetree Refinery

Tune in Thursday at 10 a.m as the St. Croix Environmental Association announces a survey to document the impact of Limetree Refinery.

DHS Closes Knud Hansen Complex Due To Staff Member With COVID-19

The Department of Human Services will close the Knud Hansen Complex for several days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

“Walk Me Home” Motorcade On Saturday For Foster Care Awareness

The Department of Human Services will host a “Walk Me Home” motorcade on Saturday, June 19 to raise support for foster families.

St. Thomas Man Charged with Burglary and Kidnapping

Simon L. Rawlins, Jr. was arrested after his girlfriend accused him of forcing her into his truck at gunpoint.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Expands Vaccine Incentive Program By Adding A Cash Drawing For School-Based Personnel

In addition to the general vaccination drawing for $100,000 for 10 weeks open to all residents, the Government of the Virgin Islands GVI ...

Schools Plan To Be 100% In-Person for 2021-2022 School Year

Public schools across the territory are planning to return to in-person learning 100% of the time.

COVID-19 Updates And Second Vaccine Lottery Announced

Government House has announced a second vaccine lottery, released new details for the vaccine lottery, and updates on COVID-19.

Coral World: Free Admission For All Dads

Take Dad to Coral World on Sunday, June 20 and he'll get in for free.

WAPA: Potable Water Cut Off Affecting Customers Near Havensight

Potable Water Service Interruption Affecting Customer in Havensight and Surrounding Areas

WAPA: Electricity Out For All St. Thomas and St. John Customers

Efforts are underway to rebuild the generation capacity needed to restore electrical service in the St. Thomas - St. John district.

USVI Police Blotter June 6 - June 12

A summary of police reports from throughout the territory.

In Case You Missed It: Headlines From The Week

Sit back, relax and catch up on this week's news.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Promotes V.I. National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker To Major General

The rank is the equivalent of a two-star general and is a local designation and will become a federal designation following approval by ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Submits Legislation To Use Excise Tax Revenue For Repayment Of 8% Retro Wages To Government Employees

The Governor's proposed legislation, dated June 9, 2021, would begin repayment of the 8% retro in Fiscal Year 2021 and continue into FY ...

Photo Of The Day: Sunset On The East End

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Governor Bryan Wants Vaccination Checks For Cruise Passengers

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has asked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider legislation that bans vaccination checks for cruise passengers.

WAPA Work Will Disrupt Water And Roads On St. Croix West End

Customers on St. Croix’s west end will experience a water service interruption on Friday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Children's Museum Welcomes Families, No Appnt Needed On Weekends

The Virgin Island Children's Museum has started "open" days Friday through Sunday, when visitors do not need to book an appointment.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Hosts Royal Caribbean Group For The Fourth USVI Community Business Forum

The USVI Community Business Forum IV is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Wednesday June 16, 2021. The session will be held virtually ...

Governor Bryan Applauds President Biden's Support For Parity In U.S. Territories

President Biden said U.S. Territories should be on equal footing with states regarding federal programs.

New Program Aims To End Homelessness After Foster Care

A new housing assistance program aims to help young adults who are aging out of the foster system secure safe and stable housing.

UVI Receives $6 Million Donation To Open Medical School

Donald Sussman, hedge fund founder and former UVI trustee, has donated $6 million to help UVI open an accredited medical school.

Scheduled WAPA Outage For Nadir And Bovoni On Thursday

WAPA says scheduled work on Thursday will affect electricity to customers in Nadir and Bovoni.

Man Dies After Leaping Into Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

On Tuesday, June 8, a man jumped into the Charlotte Amalie waterfront and died.

DOE Releases Details For 2021 Summer Meals Program

The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s School Food Authorities announced details of the 2021 Summer Feeding Program.

Driver in Brookman Road Hit-And-Run Turns Himself In

Rafael A. Ledesma German admitted to driving the maroon Acura that struck and killed Royson JnoBaptiste on June 7.

DPNR Hosts "Street to Reef Cleanup" On Friday In Frederiksted

Friday is "World Oceans Day" and the DPNR invites the public to celebrate with a clean-up party at the Albert Edwards Fish Market.

Sargassum Stench Shuts Down Fish And Wildlife Office

Decaying sargassum seaweed creates a stench so offensive that the Fish and Wildlife office in Red Hook will temporarily close.

Forecasters Watch Low Pressure System, USVI In The Clear

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a low pressure system in the southwest Caribbean, giving it a 20% chance of becoming a storm.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery For V.I. Residents

The Government of the Virgin Islands will give away $100,000 a week for 10 consecutive weeks beginning Tuesday, July 6, to Virgin Island ...

Fatal Hit-And-Run On Brookman Road

Police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a male pedestrian and searching for the driver of a maroon Acura MDX.

Royal Caribbean Summer Cruises Will Stop In USVI

Royal Caribbean announced a line-up of summer cruises. Three ships will stop in Charlotte Amalie, starting in August.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On US Virgin Islands Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the US Virgin Islands Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Road Closures In Frederiksted On Monday, Traffic Must Detour

Customers in the area may also experience reduced water pressure.

WAPA: Frederiksted Town Will Lose Water 6/7 and 6/9

Water outages will affect residents in Frederiksted Town on Monday, June 7 and on Wednesday, June 9 for WAPA construction.

WAPA: Scheduled Power Outage on St. Croix Sunday Morning

A scheduled interruption in electrical service will affect customers on St. Croix Feeder 10B Sunday morning.

Two New Principals Join VI School System

The Althea Scatliffe Primary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies welcome new principals.

Up to $30,000 In Grant Money Available To Child Care Providers

DHS Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services is now accepting applications for child care grants.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Attends Swearing-In Ceremony For New Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel

Commissioner Gabriel takes the helm of the Department of Public Works as the agency currently has a dozen major road projects underway a ...