During the visit, they gained invaluable insights into the intricate processes involved in generating power and producing safe water, as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain and repair older generation units among other major updates.
Liberty V.I. customers appearing before the Public Service Commission on Wednesday evening put out a call to action to address a laundry list of complaints against the company.
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland Wednesday asking he disavow and stop defending a series of overtly racist early 20th Century Supreme Court rulings known as the Insular Cases.
When it purchased the shuttered St. Croix refinery at a bankruptcy auction in December 2021, Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation was fully aware that, under a federal consent decree governing the facility since 2011, it must install a flare gas recovery system before restarting operations, the EPA said in a court filing Friday.
The Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB) convened on Wednesday to finalize the approval of published rules and regulations and to announce Joanne Moorehead as the Office of Cannabis Regulation's new executive director.
Most people know Teddy Richards for his catering and elegant cooking, but after collecting antiques for 30 years, he opened the Seven Flags Museum a few months in downtown Christiansted. Now he can host events, cater and display elegant antiques at the same time.
The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN), the company that provides internet access to providers like Liberty VI and Viya, has been in financial trouble since its inception, officials told local legislators Tuesday. But a bill being considered by the U.S. Senate could both dramatically increase the territory’s digital global relevance and pave the way for cheaper, more reliable internet service.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Asiem McBean, from St. Thomas, serves in the U.S. Navy and is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, nicknamed the Rhino.
Tuesday marked a major milestone for residents and visitors alike, as the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) unveiled its newly completed multi-level transportation facility at Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas, named in honor of VIPA's former Director of Engineering, Dale A. Gregory. The facility will open to the public on April 22.
Two people are dead following a single-car accident just after midnight Tuesday on Weymouth Rhymer Highway on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department and St. Thomas Rescue reported.
The Public Services Commission is inviting the public to attend listening sessions about Liberty phone service on Wednesday and Thursday territory-wide. PSC regulators and lawmakers say they want the public to speak out about the service — or lack thereof — they have experienced with Liberty V.I.
A virtual public hearing was held for the construction of 44 two- and three-bedroom units in Smith Bay on St. Thomas. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning presented the dwelling permit application to the public for parcel numbers 19-C-A and 19-C-B Estate Smith Bay, numbers 1, 2 and 3 East End Quarter.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expects an unsettled weather pattern and plenty of tropical moisture across the region through at least Wednesday. Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible.
Officials plan to update Virgin Islanders later this month on the ambitious agriculture agenda aiming to upend the territory’s overwhelming reliance on outside food sources.
The three town-hall style events — one on St. Thomas, one on St. John, and one on St. Croix — will feature presentations from Local...
Fishing aboard the St. Thomas-based 26’ Prowler, Marlin Etc., with Captain Ryan Mertens at the helm, Terry caught his winning fish north of St. Thomas.
Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who set a New Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase.
A St. Thomas man, Tahir Donadelle, 43, was sentenced by Chief District Judge Robert Molloy to 43 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U. S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Monday.
Prolonged, exceptionally warm temperatures have caused the fourth ever global coral bleaching event – a likely precursor to yet more massive loss of the world’s coral reefs.
Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. hosted a Perma Plaque ceremony at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room Monday, according to a press release.
During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. celebrated the upcoming horse races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas during Carnival. Bryan also shared updates and enthusiasm regarding the future of tourism and improved infrastructure across the territory.