Local government

USVI law has established that the convention, which is composed of 15 delegates, must be elected from the legislative districts of the Virgin Islands.

Virgin Islands lawmakers heard pros and cons Tuesday of a plan to petition Washington to change the Revised Organic Act to allow election of the local attorney general, a position now filled and vacated at the governor’s pleasure. The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety ultimately declined to forward the legislation out of committee, but the debate touched on many hot-button issues around elections, public integrity, and territorial autonomy.

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety on Tuesday tried to determine who should carry a gun and what guns residents should be allowed to carry.

The Republican Party in the Virgin Islands plans to run its own primary if the Elections System of the Virgin Islands cannot, according to a letter received by the Source Tuesday.

Government House communications director Richard Motta held a short media briefing Monday to announce that Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. was off-island this week and remind the public of the Health Department’s ViBeWell event in June.

Legislators, elections officials, and legal experts wrestled Monday with how to answer basic elements of Virgin Islands elections thrown into question by a January court ruling.

This is the Senate Calendar 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands for May 13 - 17, 2024.

As one of the 2024 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, Estate Whim Museum is receiving the attention of the national preservation organization, which includes a visit to St. Croix next week.

his grant will strengthen ongoing efforts to enhance technical training and development programs, building on the Authority’s history of empowering employees and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.

This innovative event marks the first time Tech Beach is hosting its pioneering conference experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands, emphasizing RTPark’s ongoing efforts to amplify the local tech ecosystem and attract global business insights to the region.

Every five years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires states and territories to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) made an impact at IPW 2024, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 3-7, as it unveiled an array of new developments and sought-after experiences to a global audienc

This year, students are encouraged to "Unlock the Adventure!" through the joy of reading.

Fawkes will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoring her trailblazing accomplishments as an aviator and the role she plays as a mentor and inspiration to the territory’s youth.

The program created was called “Creating Healthy Parental Relationships™” It was a 12-week virtual program designed to create healthy parental relationships by increasing the safety and well-being of children through teaching effective ways to co-parent.

The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon start the process of identifying homes and businesses that lack a high-speed internet connection and are therefore eligible for grants from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Exercise caution when opening checks. A technical anomaly occurred during the sealing process, which impacted how the account and routing numbers were reflected once folded.

While the Customer Service offices are closed, the Authority will not be performing disconnects related to unpaid bills from May 1.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds all commercial fishers, as a stipulation of their commercial fishing license, that they must complete one port sample per quarter.