U.S. Virgin Islands State News http://feed.informer.com/digests/WNU9GECAQ0/feeder U.S. Virgin Islands State News Respective post owners and feed distributors Sat, 12 Sep 2020 05:26:10 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ Event marks 177th anniversary of Emancipation https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/event-marks-177th-anniversary-of-emancipation/article_72d77c27-01fc-4876-a32d-aad4fc76bc4f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9bb09c4e-d3d3-fadf-d1cf-31a3197affe6 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. JOHN — Wrapped in African drums and the call of conch shells, over 100 people gathered to celebrate the 177th anniversary of Emancipation on Thursday in Slim Man’s Parking Lot in Cruz Bay. American Legion, UCA to host fundraising events on St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/american-legion-uca-to-host-fundraising-events-on-st-croix/article_fb87f0ea-ce62-4315-8c34-fb751da229aa.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:455cdaf7-214a-b439-150a-afc8937cf60c Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — American Legion Post 85 and the United Caribbean Association are gearing up to host a fundraising dinner and luncheon, respectively to help with refurbishment projects. Governor Bryan issues Independence Day message https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/governor-bryan-issues-independence-day-message/article_a06e1df3-e3c3-4462-90f4-ef7936cdbe53.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9a61d3ec-df34-e72d-b12f-65cb6d7f2df0 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. encouraged residents to reflect on the nation’s founding principles while celebrating Independence Day. Senate President responds to Gov. Bryan's latest criticism https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senate-president-responds-to-gov-bryans-latest-criticism/article_fb5672f9-edf3-48b5-8d75-77dc059b72d4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e7f23b6e-91b7-e782-515a-c0b25dd170c8 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Senate President Milton Potter is pushing back in response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest criticism of the Legislature, after Bryan said he’s calling senators into a special session to address what he called “systemic inequities.” Celebration’s J’ouvert short but typically festive, drawing large crowd https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/celebration-s-j-ouvert-short-but-typically-festive-drawing-large-crowd/article_c05ef996-b57c-42e2-af1f-378fc6178ad7.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:12ac3eb2-8614-1b59-3dc4-627bb3f4580d Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. JOHN — Hundreds of music fans romped through the streets of Cruz Bay early Thursday morning at the St. John Celebration J’ouvert tramp. Live bands mounted on flatbed trucks provided the tunes for an event that started at the… Schneider Hospital managing additional dialysis patients after abrupt closure of CKC https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/schneider-hospital-managing-additional-dialysis-patients-after-abrupt-closure-of-ckc/article_35719832-0057-4af1-b4cb-10ab110ba0fc.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:dbed1b98-feb5-3d5b-f758-eb6c903b942e Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Schneider Hospital is ensuring that dialysis patients receive uninterrupted treatment on St. Thomas after the abrupt closure of the Caribbean Kidney Center, according to a statement issued Wednesday by Chief Executive Officer Tina Comissiong. WAPA approves $16M contract for disaster debris removal https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/wapa-approves-16m-contract-for-disaster-debris-removal/article_f113d44e-80d1-4a95-8220-a9c7afde9e43.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:15308416-fbad-5974-1b70-cf38c2b04786 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The governing board of the V.I. Water and Power Authority approved several major contracts Monday, including nearly $17 million in storm and infrastructure projects aimed at improving protection services across the territory, according to an agency news release. What’s open, closed on Emancipation Day, Independence Day https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/what-s-open-closed-on-emancipation-day-independence-day/article_59ffbd40-de35-46d8-b632-dab2e57d96fa.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f2b7b249-8969-4772-daf3-cb61b0672fcb Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 What’s closed, open today for Emancipation Day and Independence Day, respectively. Woman accused of assaulting security guard at Magens Bay https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-security-guard-at-magens-bay/article_131babe8-1c75-4181-99ab-d00aa70d9901.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c7664f91-70b9-7f5b-5312-3668923c5914 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — A woman accused of throwing a bottle that injured a security guard at Magens Bay beach was arrested Tuesday and charged with multiple offenses, according to police. Budget hearings held for BMV, Property & Procurement and SPR https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/budget-hearings-held-for-bmv-property-procurement-and-spr/article_0ba3b43d-73ee-4aa9-988b-db3cc2a02ff1.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:da30f9e5-ff68-4235-2ef9-856219b24c20 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Lawmakers heard budget proposals from the V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, V.I. Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation and the V.I. Department of Property and Procurement, and the trio raised little concern from the committee. Two charged with robbing WAPA plant security guard on St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/two-charged-with-robbing-wapa-plant-security-guard-on-st-croix/article_65484d18-b765-49a6-92ce-4c99348f52e3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8cd36575-5281-c446-97d2-ba782e7ae0da Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Police said that a man and woman who robbed a security guard at gunpoint at the Water and Power Authority plant on St. Croix back in February have been arrested following an investigation. What’s open, closed on Emancipation Day and Independence Day https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/what-s-open-closed-on-emancipation-day-and-independence-day/article_6a3f576e-5aaa-455f-83c0-7664ac134bd3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d86d2c84-9b83-9932-963a-3ae59ce74351 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 What’s closed, open on Wednesday and Thursday for Emancipation Day and Independence Day, respectively. Bryan finally rejects pay increase, says he’ll return retro pay https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bryan-finally-rejects-pay-increase-says-he-ll-return-retro-pay/article_4ae2f85a-28ad-4936-a74c-8a29da9f178d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c16228fd-77ba-75ea-227a-7f4a15521364 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced at a Government House briefing that he will forego the salary increase granted by a legislature-approved formation of a Compensation Commission, and that he will write a check returning retroactive monies received as… $34M in funds secured after meeting with secretary of Education, Gov. Bryan says https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/34m-in-funds-secured-after-meeting-with-secretary-of-education-gov-bryan-says/article_8abc5ecc-5fdd-4988-bac1-8333d8dd4fd5.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9e9e8ece-5f22-392b-5ddc-44d05a4995ab Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Education has reversed course and reinstated an extension that preserves more than $34 million in federal education funding for the Virgin Islands. VING: Bottled drinking water purchased for soldiers while in-house system goes unfixed due to lack of funds https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/ving-bottled-drinking-water-purchased-for-soldiers-while-in-house-system-goes-unfixed-due-to/article_720f3f69-86f0-4e85-8201-db64897e4be4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:0d2e1817-ddc1-2bfe-5e05-359879ad3d02 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The Senate Budget Committee slammed the V.I. Office of the Adjutant General during their proposal of their budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for their failure to supply water to troops stationed in the territory for almost a full year, according… TSK's annual Folklife Festival to feature tramp, quadrille dancing in Frederiksted https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/tsks-annual-folklife-festival-to-feature-tramp-quadrille-dancing-in-frederiksted/article_de99c3e6-47d4-4757-b2fe-a8c97a08f1b7.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a920bb56-95bc-24dc-2660-8e5a07bd4efb Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:21:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Virgin Islands history, culture and tradition will take center stage later this week as the Ten Sleepless Knights and its supporters host the 4th annual Folklife Festival on St. Croix. Pan-O-Rama cutline https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/pan-o-rama-cutline/article_7ea68a9d-09eb-4029-bf61-d66c66c28ad3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:35817cfa-dd1c-0379-fb58-6d8d419a9bab Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Photos by Ayesha Morris Senators vote 15-0 to override Bryan's veto of bill rescinding his pay increase https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senators-vote-15-0-to-override-bryans-veto-of-bill-rescinding-his-pay-increase/article_ada24170-2090-4c55-bd8f-2fd7fb78d352.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2d21acd6-ee2c-5157-4edd-d7c89009f25c Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The 36th Legislature voted unanimously Friday to override Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s veto of two bills, one blocking a $42,000 pay raise for himself and another that raises the minimum salary for the lowest paid government workers. 24 graduate from Virgin Islands Technical Studies on Tortola https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/24-graduate-from-virgin-islands-technical-studies-on-tortola/article_70c0b625-124c-4976-821b-3f300f9e5229.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2ad33b0e-912d-0e87-1d14-8d6f4d00b96e Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 TORTOLA — Eleven years after its opening, the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies on Tortola lauded 24 graduates during a commencement ceremony Friday at the New Testament Church in Baughers Bay. Gov’t officials tout permanent rate for rum cover over that would boost V.I.’s revenues https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/gov-t-officials-tout-permanent-rate-for-rum-cover-over-that-would-boost-v-i/article_f7fed83a-66b9-46fd-83df-cded41ed7dc7.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ed96a313-e581-e5e0-e52a-41980446aca3 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett both issued statements over the weekend welcoming the latest development in a long standing effort to lock in millions of dollars in rum cover over revenues for the territory. St. John Celebration kicks into high gear with food fair, village opening https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-john-celebration-kicks-into-high-gear-with-food-fair-village-opening/article_c14595c1-1bda-4185-b127-49d7875a738c.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:bae00c71-3b15-0751-ff14-8652e3dc70e0 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. JOHN — The St. John Celebration kicked off in earnest with an eventful weekend that included Food Fair, Boat Races, Pan-o-Rama and the opening of the village. Plaskett condemns immigration policy targeting Haitians https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/plaskett-condemns-immigration-policy-targeting-haitians/article_c39b43fe-deca-4009-877b-18d56a8de1d0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:75f00afd-33b5-6d52-c4ac-06b04c8f9c68 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett issued a statement over the weekend strongly condemning the announcement by the Trump Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for more than 300,000 Haitian immigrants currently living in the United States. Senators vote 15-0 to override Bryan's veto of bill rescinding his pay raise https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senators-vote-15-0-to-override-bryans-veto-of-bill-rescinding-his-pay-raise/article_3bad61a5-5a8a-45ed-bd44-28b9634691d3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:184af942-a63f-59ba-b22e-9d8f1951fdd6 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The 36th Legislature voted unanimously Friday to override Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s veto of two bills, one blocking a $42,000 pay raise for himself and another that raises the minimum salary for the lowest paid government workers. LOCAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/local-community-calendar/article_7535dc67-3d74-46bc-a62a-593d74387270.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:1af17cad-3a54-9b21-5b93-296e2fce2dd0 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 June Senators expected to override Bryan’s veto of salary bill https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senators-expected-to-override-bryan-s-veto-of-salary-bill/article_e3c0d822-3d92-4c1f-b3db-283adce183b4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:51059c67-bee4-349c-90c8-3b7a7ad5b512 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Lawmakers will convene in legislative session today and expected to override Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s veto of a bill rescinding his $42,000 raise that if stands would allow him to collect a much higher pension when he leaves office in… DOJ says teen boy to face murder charges as an adult, but fails to name suspect https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/doj-says-teen-boy-to-face-murder-charges-as-an-adult-but-fails-to-name/article_67e388f4-ad9e-436d-8b2d-9b2d0926100a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:88c1ebd5-117e-d080-bae6-85e861f4f312 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Attorney General Gordon Rhea on Wednesday announced that a 15-year-old minor was bound over as an adult to face murder charges in the killing of a popular St. Croix comedian. Elmore graduates told success comes from ‘putting in the work’ https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/elmore-graduates-told-success-comes-from-putting-in-the-work/article_0db30dcd-0bb1-4180-817d-530c079b7acd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6b3fef39-0c9a-448a-14aa-ce7fe91b2801 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 TORTOLA — The 160 Elmore Stoutt High School graduates were reminded during their commencement ceremony held Thursday at the Multipurpose Sports Complex that success doesn’t come from dreaming big, but from “putting in the work.” Kmart in Lockhart Gardens expeced to close in August https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/kmart-in-lockhart-gardens-expeced-to-close-in-august/article_8d878d43-90c5-4aed-b613-6d47b27626fe.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b2f44ec7-ca4a-2330-af76-b39062607a7d Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 In another blow to the local economy, Kmart at Lockhart Gardens will close Aug. 16, and discounted sales at the store are set to begin on Monday, a store official with knowledge of the impending closure told The Daily News. Bryan seeks partnerhisp with legislators on solution to rising health insurance costs https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bryan-seeks-partnerhisp-with-legislators-on-solution-to-rising-health-insurance-costs/article_5ebed43e-e9a2-4e1c-b912-be1f71222d79.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5b423b57-1f17-54eb-bceb-971f4f1ec21b Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., in a released statement Thursday night, said that he is again urging the Legislature to work with his administration to address the rising cost of government health insurance. DOJ says teen boy to face murder charges as an adult, but fails to name suspect https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/doj-says-teen-boy-to-face-murder-charges-as-an-adult-but-fails-to-name/article_82cdfbd2-00a9-4123-bd94-ec1547b2f903.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:800094ff-f205-bfbf-ac38-01b728d3fbcf Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Attorney General Gordon Rhea on Wednesday announced that a 15-year-old minor was bound over as an adult to face murder charges in the killing of a popular St. Croix comedian. Plaskett to host Democrat firebrand Jasmine Crockett, other leaders to STT networking event https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/plaskett-to-host-democrat-firebrand-jasmine-crockett-other-leaders-to-stt-networking-event/article_6ef5e436-2477-48ce-ad99-cac62bdc4188.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5bd1ac83-15a4-f404-5f74-52adf640c339 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett will welcome a distinguished group of female lawmakers this weekend to at The Westin on St. Thomas, with an aim to bridge the divide between Capitol Hill politics and the daily realities of… WAPA embarks on summer education outreach to students at primary, high school level https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/wapa-embarks-on-summer-education-outreach-to-students-at-primary-high-school-level/article_f4bf20e1-2cb3-4210-88d1-ee47c402dfcd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e4a5b9d8-0b11-6029-32cf-44318e908d8c Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Water and Power Authority has embarked on education outreach to students using a combination of facility tours and visits to summer camps to teach them the sources of their electricity and water and about potential future careers. Smock re-elected as chair of UVI’s Board of Trustees, Petersen to serve as vice chair https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/smock-re-elected-as-chair-of-uvi-s-board-of-trustees-petersen-to-serve-as/article_819c1953-f617-438c-a667-c9251c6eb3f0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d423e229-344c-da42-f11d-2005cb203054 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees on Saturday re-elected Henry Smock to serve as board chairman. LOCAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/local-community-calendar/article_11d7e6a7-4774-490a-b0cb-c320ef9878a2.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:91253f8c-ecca-a4b9-601b-4d39d220f0c9 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 June Committee on Rules and Judiciary advances slate of 17 bills https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/committee-on-rules-and-judiciary-advances-slate-of-17-bills/article_c4065a47-f608-459b-bc00-c758e908d10b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:7e97c957-596e-bab0-01e7-8492bdbc6611 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced a slate of 17 bills during a marathon hearing on Wednesday. Schuster joins other AARP heads in Washington to lobby for changes to bills afttecting members https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/schuster-joins-other-aarp-heads-in-washington-to-lobby-for-changes-to-bills-afttecting-members/article_d1f05306-9284-4110-a9b1-df1ac88a5457.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b212c956-8d69-4fb8-3e13-170628841039 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. AARP State Director Troy A. de Chabert-Schuster joined other agency leaders nationwide who converged on Washington, D.C. Wednesday for what was described as “an 11th hour lobbying blitz to seek changes to the reconciliation bill.” Plaskett highlights gun violence prevention efforts after crime uptick https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/plaskett-highlights-gun-violence-prevention-efforts-after-crime-uptick/article_b0ce52c7-49f7-428c-9e18-b507f71634fd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a2726b62-e2a9-00fd-f540-0d497ee992c0 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett weighed in on the uptick in gun violence territorywide over the last month and a spate of shootings over the weekend that left three men dead and three others injured in separate shootings… Daily News reporter, editor-at-large named finalists for journalism awards https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/daily-news-reporter-editor-at-large-named-finalists-for-journalism-awards/article_a03eebb0-4482-49d2-ac86-af94a4552c6b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:270f3d45-70f6-f918-9dac-646e42f10b47 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Daily News Reporter Suzanne Carlson and Editor-at-Large J. Lowe Davis have been named finalists in the 2025 Sunshine State Awards, which honor outstanding journalism from across Florida and the Caribbean. Senate Budget Committee hears proposals from VITEMA, VIFEMS and V.I. Energy Office https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senate-budget-committee-hears-proposals-from-vitema-vifems-and-v-i-energy-office/article_5dcb9573-8de4-496a-a54e-b7f42c9aa02e.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:23c2444d-6d10-943d-6acf-4c479a58f6da Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Members of the Senate budget committee heard testimony from the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, the V.I. Energy Office and V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services at Tuesday’s meeting. Senators consider bill mandating PFA subsidiaries pay into pension system https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senators-consider-bill-mandating-pfa-subsidiaries-pay-into-pension-system/article_23896551-9baa-4c30-9234-84feed9bdb79.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e10a5b56-d206-16cd-22d7-fab08b20feb2 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Members of the Committee of Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protections are considering a bill that would require subsidiaries under the V.I. Public Finance Authority to join the Government Employees Retirement System, or GERS. LOCAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/local-community-calendar/article_2c4a7f38-5ead-4710-b703-614b2c8ebb1f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:986a489e-ef06-f772-699e-9fcfe6506716 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 June Eileene Parsons remembered as trailblazer and cultural icon https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/eileene-parsons-remembered-as-trailblazer-and-cultural-icon/article_002d07ca-eeba-467e-a70f-615e70d59260.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9526240f-7d16-85d7-7f60-42d8f14e5310 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 TORTOLA — The footprint of Ei leene L. Parsons can be seen in every facet of life in the British Virgin Islands — from sports, culture, music, tourism, education, history and politics. Bovoni Landfill reopens after early morning fire Monday https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bovoni-landfill-reopens-after-early-morning-fire-monday/article_c7160719-d854-42b9-b27a-a4fe797f19f3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c23ec40a-06b4-0e8c-1e30-9d0e4837ca28 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — The Bovoni Landfill was reopened to the public nearly five hours after the V.I. Waste Management Authority announced that it would be closed “until further notice due to fire.” Gov’t House weekly press briefing highlights energy progress, hurricane preparedness https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/gov-t-house-weekly-press-briefing-highlights-energy-progress-hurricane-preparedness/article_2d3df00f-2273-428f-b49f-23a331e41d86.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e1ea4458-6e97-de12-fbd4-a7587b9ef46f Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency Director Darryl Jaschen is calling on residents to take proactive steps now in preparation for peak hurricane season in August. Teen shooting victim flown off island for care; Gittens seeks swift action to gun violence https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/teen-shooting-victim-flown-off-island-for-care-gittens-seeks-swift-action-to-gun-violence/article_e5a4476d-c67c-4dbf-ae05-3f35be45971b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b9f7d059-3c8a-074c-606b-590f0eda4e3e Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — A 14-year-old boy who was hit multiple times by stray bullets Saturday night near John F. Kennedy housing community was flown off-island for medical care, according to V.I. Police spokesperson Glen Dratte. Sen. Bolques given 20-day window to respond to ongoing probe by ethics committee https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/sen-bolques-given-20-day-window-to-respond-to-ongoing-probe-by-ethics-committee/article_97a87ef6-27af-4124-b947-6e49e82349c5.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:39ee959f-e118-30b6-613c-878ca705e206 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The Legislature’s Committee on Ethical Conduct is moving forward with its inquiry into At-Large Sen. Angel L. Bolques Jr., and said Monday that a formal hearing will be scheduled following the senator’s response to a statement of alleged violations. Kaley Lund caught in Texas a year after skipping sentencing date on DUI-related manslaughter charge https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/kaley-lund-caught-in-texas-a-year-after-skipping-sentencing-date-on-dui-related-manslaughter/article_ab9d1a00-bf76-45dc-aaef-fa5c3c94f044.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4f9c3588-ac9b-6692-25e1-31b09c4a96f7 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 More than a year after she failed to appear for sentencing in a fatal DUI case on St. Croix, Kaley Lund was arrested in Texas and returned to the Virgin Islands to face new charges. VIPD: Shootings leave 3 dead, 3 injured including teen boy hit by multiple stray bullets https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vipd-shootings-leave-3-dead-3-injured-including-teen-boy-hit-by-multiple-stray-bullets/article_00e09fe3-852e-474e-872d-55cdaca0fde4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:cbaa722a-5a4b-f629-99e5-dc7346e7c343 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Police on the islands of St. John and St. Croix were kept busy over the weekend responding to separate shootings that left three dead and three others injured including a 14-year-old hit by multiple stray bullets while walking home. Maloney, Walters capture crowns in joint pageant kicking off STJ Celebration https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/maloney-walters-capture-crowns-in-joint-pageant-kicking-off-stj-celebration/article_d325aa82-4bc8-4e0b-b92f-0d6f553d7d60.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:84628a7c-8721-4ee5-c6cb-d55d185fc72f Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. JOHN — Calling for inclusivity for all body types in the world of pageantry, Jah’Millia Maloney sealed her victory as the St. John Celebration 2025 Queen amidst a sea of supporters at the Celebration Village in Cruz Bay on… Caribbean journalists, media specialists recognized at New York event https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/caribbean-journalists-media-specialists-recognized-at-new-york-event/article_b74bdf57-e4da-4e9f-a508-b869f629dd27.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a0bc8160-0bb7-7753-3e60-df637c972ea1 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Journalists and media specialists were recognized for their work in keeping the world apprised of happenings in the Caribbean during Caribbean Tourism Organization's Caribbean Week in New York earlier this month.The CTO honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its…