Department of Human Services to Issue SNAP Early
The Food and Nutrition Service has provided notice to states and territories that SNAP’s February allocation will be in January. As a result, the DHS will be issuing February’s allotments sometime in January.
NY Power Authority to Help Modernize WAPA’s Electric Grid
The ongoing recovery effort by WAPA to restore, improve and modernize the islands’ electric grid will receive a significant boost in the form of technical assistance from New York State.
Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Thomas for January 2019
These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. Dock in Havensight, unless otherwise indicated.
ALERT: VIPA Asks Travelers to Arrive Earlier at King Airport
Entrance to the terminal may be delayed during the high-traffic hours of 1:30 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. due to a malfunctioning ticket spitter.
Man Shot by Officer at UVI Reportedly Attacked Police with Stones
A man injured Wednesday in an officer-involved shooting at the University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas campus was a squatter on campus who threw rocks at responding officers, according to UVI spokesperson Tamika Thomas Williams.
Governor Bryan Names Senior Staff, Sets Date to Announce Cabinet
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced the individuals who will serve as his senior Government House staff; he has set Tuesday, Jan. 15, as the date to announce some of his cabinet members.
One Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting at UVI
The V.I. Police Department reported that one person was injured Wednesday in an officer-involved shooting at the University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas campus and was transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
NPS Announces Important Notice to Park Visitors
The NPS will not operate parks during the federal government shutdown period, and no visitor services will be provided.
Steele Charged with Assault, Attempted Murder
Michael Morris Steele, 24, was arrested Monday and charged with assaulting a woman by pushing her into a beach bonfire and holding her in the flames, threatening to kill her, the V.I. Police Department reported.
Viya Cable TV Loses CBS, CW, ABC Due to Unsuccessful Negotiations With Lilly Broadcasting
Viya’s goal has always been to provide quality entertainment while minimizing additional programming costs that will adversely affect Viya Cable TV subscribers. Unfortunately, Lilly Broadcasting insists on a severe rate increase for the CBS, ABC, CW and OCTV networks.
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“Anyone who currently has a Real Legacy AARP-VI policy, is now covered by NEMWIL and will soon receive an Assumption of Risk endorsement, which will, in writing, change their insurance company from Real Legacy to Guardian General Insurance Company Limited Trading As NEMWIL.” Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach said in a statement.
Guardian Insurance Takes Over Troubled Real Legacy Insurance Company
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Troubled insurance company Real Legacy Assurance, the subject of eight V.I. federal lawsuits and subject to regulatory action in Puerto Rico, has been transferred to Guardian...
