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Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day: Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition

In celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day, the Virgin Islands Education Department, in partnership with Viya, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in STEAM initiative, "Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition."

In the Matter of the Estate of Devin Brock Fleming, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Environmental Health Office to Be Open on Saturday, April 27 for One Day.

The St. Thomas office is located in the Knud Hansen Building,

WICO Welcomes MSC Cruises ‘TV Star’ Lead Ship

The $1 billion flagship was built in 2017 in Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazier, France. Geneva-based MSC has committed to investing $10.2 billion for 11 new ships to increase the line’s market share in the cruise industry.

WICO Welcomes Prima, Norwegian’s Most-in-Demand Flagship

Prima-class ships are designed with lower passenger capacity and more public spaces. They are about 140,000 gross tons, have 16 passenger decks, 11 dining options and other amenities.

Senate Approves Three-Step Financial Fix for WAPA

Lawmakers of the 35th Legislature approved a three-step solution to ease financial pressures on the Water and Power Authority. Votes taken on three bills - which includes a measure to define when a state of emergency can be declared - came in rapid succession on Thursday afternoon at the end of a six-hour session. 

Governor Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

On the following dates during the Carnival season, employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed.

Genealogy Library Offers Class on Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing a Family History

This class will give an overview of the key steps to writing and publishing your family history.

DPNR to Provide Free Ice for Commercial Port Sampling Program

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.

VIDE Launches Student Initiative to Compile Biographies on Virgin Islanders of Distinction

This exciting opportunity aims to empower and celebrate female students in grades 4-12 from public, private and parochial schools, inviting them to showcase their creativity and passion for STEAM.

Like Cash, Key Hardware Also Eludes WAPA

Money isn’t the only thing in short supply at the Water and Power Authority, WAPA officials said at a meeting of its governing board Thursday. While the embattled utility’s financial concerns have been well publicized, WAPA also faces dramatic challenges in obtaining key hardware vital to power generation and grid stability.

11th-Grader Danny Philip Wins 2nd Place in Vermont Pitch Challenge

Danny Philip Jr. achieved an exciting goal recently, winning second place in the Vermont Pitch Challenge from the University of Vermont. Phillip, who is in 11th grade at the Seventh-day Adventist School on St. Croix, has aspirations of becoming a successful businessperson in technology and computer science.

Administrative Leave for Carnival and Issuance of Tax Refunds Announced

With St. Thomas Carnival festivities already underway, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has locked in the administrative leave schedule for government workers and announced that more than $5 million in income tax refunds have been issued to Virgin Islands residents.

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Two St. Croix Prison Guards

A federal jury convicted two former Virgin Islands Correctional Officers of depriving an inmate of his rights under color of law and obstruction of an FBI investigation, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

IEKHS Senior Selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship

Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship, the V.I. Education Department announced. 

Amber Alert: T’Nasia Rios Reported Missing on St. Thomas Thursday

T'Nasia Rios was reported missing on St. Thomas Thursday.

Arrest Made in Sion Farm for Illegal Gun Possession

An illegal firearm was discovered by a K9 officer and a weapons and ammunition detection dog inside a vehicle in Sion Farm, St. Croix Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Desmond Burroughs Dies at 83

Desmond Burroughs of Lower Cayon, St. Kitts, has died. He resided in Estate Richmond, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

V.I. Legislature Honors Michelle Smith at Perma Plaque Ceremony

Although Michelle was not present, her father, Keith Smith, mother, Mireille Sankatsing-Smith, and grandmother, Leonora Smith, accepted the Perma Plaque on her behalf.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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