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Struggling Businesses in Christiansted Hope for Holiday Boost Despite Roadwork Setbacks, Decline in Foot Traffic
DOWNTOWN CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX — Ahead of the start of the holiday shopping season, store owners in Christiansted are concerned that after a year of depressed foot traffic and sales ...
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Virgin Islands Supreme Court Gains First New Justice in 18 Years: Harold Willocks
For the first time in 18 years, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has welcomed a new justice. On Friday, an investiture ceremony was held for Harold Willocks, the fourth Justice of the ...
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Flash Flood Watch in Effect as Torrential Rain Heads for U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, set to begin at noon on Saturday, November 9, and lasting ...
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PSC Questions WAPA’s Intentions as 800+ Net Billing Applications Remain Stalled
Members of the Public Services Commission learned that a myriad of delays have beset the net energy billing program, meant to encourage Virgin Islanders to adopt small scale solar power generation ...
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Off-Duty Police Officer Shot Near Concordia Manor, St. Croix; VIPD Launches Investigation
ST. CROIX — An off-duty law enforcement officer was injured early Sunday morning after being struck by gunfire while leaving Concordia Manor in St. Croix, the V.I. Police Department announced ...
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Tire Blowout Grounds Fly the Whale Plane at Cyril E. King Airport
The Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas temporarily closed its sole runway on Wednesday following an incident involving a disabled aircraft. The V.I Port Authority reported that the runway closure ...
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In Their Words: USVI Voters Reveal Hopes and Concerns Ahead of Election
ST. CROIX — Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Virgin Islands has become more and more festooned with signs both large and small, each promoting a different electoral candidate. With Election ...
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New Senate Faces on St. Croix as Carrion and Capehart Exit; Joseph and Frederick Secure Seats — Vialet Claims Top Spot
ST. CROIX — The unofficial results for the St. Croix district in the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands General Election have been released, showing voter turnout with 8,172 ballots cast, equating to a 55 ...
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Cancer Support VI and Local Partners Answer Governor Bryan’s Challenge for Cancer Warriors in the Virgin Islands
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joins Cancer Support Virgin Islands members in a show of solidarity for cancer warriors across the territory. Photo Credit: CSVI In a robust community effort to support ...
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Twelve Virgin Islanders Honored for Contributions Across Generations at St. Croix Ceremony
A dozen Virgin Islanders, all credited for diverse contributions to the territory, received formal recognition during a Perma Plaque and Road Naming Ceremony in St. Croix on Friday. “The ...
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Debate Over Qualifications Marks PSC Appointment of Jed JohnHope to Oversee Ferry Rates
At Thursday's meeting of the Public Services Commission, Jed JohnHope was appointed hearing examiner to conduct rate reviews for the ferry franchisees. Mr. JohnHope, who briefly served on the ...