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/ Grads urged to celebrate themselves during UVI's commencement on STX https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/grads-urged-to-celebrate-themselves-during-uvis-commencement-on-stx/article_c2943df8-33a7-43de-a3fb-12059ba7b1dd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:dad50ef9-953d-5a56-6824-c38d1074938c Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — The University of the Virgin Islands conferred degrees to 107 students Thursday during its 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Student arrested after police find gun on campus https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/student-arrested-after-police-find-gun-on-campus/article_65d2eef7-7912-4c1f-ac2d-4ad8b2cd53ca.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b6c9d0de-5a27-a305-c471-d5c66bb9ba64 Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — A student at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School is accused of bringing a gun to campus, according to V.I. Superior Court records. WAPA’s St. Thomas plant briefly evacuated after incident https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/wapa-s-st-thomas-plant-briefly-evacuated-after-incident/article_bf2c5dcf-f704-4272-9a96-93308166f4c7.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:bff4fe2d-a075-b5dd-4586-87db9f66b3f4 Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Water and Power Authority has acknowledged that “an incident occurred at the Randolph Harley Power Plant involving the unplanned atmospheric venting of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through its designated vent, during routine maintenance activities on… UVI, RTPark break ground an ambitious solar project on STX https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/uvi-rtpark-break-ground-an-ambitious-solar-project-on-stx/article_00e4f264-8566-49e3-b77b-2ff5e3bad72a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c11c7b61-2ad9-5447-deba-fdfd8df1e245 Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 In a move to boost energy resilience and promote sustainable economic growth across the territory, the University of the Virgin Islands and the UVI Research and Technology Park recently broke ground on a solar farm at the university’s St. Croix… Caribbean shows strong tourism growth in 2024, report says https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/caribbean-shows-strong-tourism-growth-in-2024-report-says/article_384d765a-7e06-4239-a629-79c6baf0818b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:fc8b15c8-1fd6-29c0-5281-653c96b1a660 Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 In 2024, tourism showed strong growth overall in the Caribbean, including in the U.S. Virgin Islands, even surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. GERS to begin accepting applications for retiree loans beginning next week https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/gers-to-begin-accepting-applications-for-retiree-loans-beginning-next-week/article_a336fa6d-e106-4416-a95c-81e85e204b4a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3b16eebb-f6d3-2f9a-586a-72191a4f4b94 Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Public sector retirees will be able to apply for loans from the Government Employees’ Retirement System beginning next week. 2025 Graduation Schedule (PULL OUT) https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/2025-graduation-schedule-pull-out/article_9d3277b9-cdde-4a46-8f35-5112b33d34ff.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f6eeb6c8-4028-99c2-1706-d59f81b14575 Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thursday USPS to observe National Mailbox Awareness Week https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/usps-to-observe-national-mailbox-awareness-week/article_4a549d6a-2a9d-42e6-b9b0-011544361f22.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8d8eac84-86ac-82f5-3cc6-7372f4b62daf Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Postal Service wants customers to observe National Mailbox Awareness Week the only way they could by ensuring that outdoor mailboxes are maintained so that packages can get to customers safely. Attorney seeks reconsideration of dismissal order in Schjang killing case https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/attorney-seeks-reconsideration-of-dismissal-order-in-schjang-killing-case/article_d72b546e-bec9-418e-87d4-d9ed8297db2b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:1ea104ef-c435-f768-2a5a-233974cf5d26 Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The attorney representing one of the men accused of killing Stacie Schjang and Arnold Jarvis Jr. in 2022 has asked a judge to reconsider an order dismissing the case “without prejudice,” arguing that prosecutors should not be allowed to refile… Promotion ceremony completed, V.I.’s Top Speller eyes national contest next https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/promotion-ceremony-completed-v-i-s-top-speller-eyes-national-contest-next/article_2f0502e6-7dd0-44c4-ac62-47419f33a864.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:127f942e-c13a-9a45-f167-0f0e3d23f09a Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Lockhart K-8 School Principal Merelene Jones had 142 reasons to be proud on Tuesday. Staff shortages among factors creating backlog to evaluating students with special needs https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/staff-shortages-among-factors-creating-backlog-to-evaluating-students-with-special-needs/article_8e4864dc-53df-4158-b205-e90c072e19f8.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:02b9d9bc-fc9a-ca6f-eeff-90ab29522387 Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The Virgin Islands is facing staffing shortages and funding shortfalls that are impacting the territory’s ability to serve students with special needs, according to testimony from the V.I. Department of Education. Man charged with $77K theft wanted for failing to appear in court https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-charged-with-77k-theft-wanted-for-failing-to-appear-in-court/article_6729e526-c5b6-4f21-ae58-4be39a1a7881.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e80d0655-c17c-cacd-cc85-ae9ada6514c6 Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A man charged with stealing $77,000 from three victims has not shown up in court since 2023, and a V.I. Superior Court judge admonished police and prosecutors for not doing more to find him and bring him to trial. Uncertainty looms as second Kmart plans exit from St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/uncertainty-looms-as-second-kmart-plans-exit-from-st-croix/article_442e4c28-1873-4a5e-a60e-ad7c761ef210.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:7b51652b-0732-38de-2d15-a0216c9e91cd Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — A manager at the Kmart store in Sunny Isle confirmed Monday that while the store is set to close, it could occur even sooner than the scheduled summer exit. Local businesses collaborate on events to rev up downtown Christiansted https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/local-businesses-collaborate-on-events-to-rev-up-downtown-christiansted/article_b96bcadc-0458-41b5-8012-e91438eda978.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2620ee8e-973d-dea8-9ee2-8e35cf2fd412 Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Downtown Christiansted might have gotten a bit more sweeter and artistic thanks to a collaboration between local businesses Crucian Gold and Bleu Chocolàt. Antilles School takes first place at 31st annual Moot Court championship https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/antilles-school-takes-first-place-at-31st-annual-moot-court-championship/article_88eea6fd-3486-4d0d-89a9-5f3845fef67a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:cee7d913-87c7-d265-b680-50c050a3019e Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 High school students across the territory stepped into the role of attorneys during the 31st annual Virgin Islands Moot Court Competition, arguing both sides of a fictional case before a panel of judges. Police ID victim of homicide, suspects in that and second killing still at large https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/police-id-victim-of-homicide-suspects-in-that-and-second-killing-still-at-large/article_645f4e07-d7ae-4ec8-82b1-f1c16a07d326.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:023c2d5b-ee84-f715-6874-6056a9be745a Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — V.I. Police have identified the victim of the latest murder on St. Thomas 26-year-old Dion Williams, but suspects in that and another recent fatal shooting remain at large. BVI man killed in daylight shooting https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bvi-man-killed-in-daylight-shooting/article_0070cc1b-cded-49cc-8b57-218375c8788d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5ba0573a-ed2c-001a-e436-32b6c4fb4e63 Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 TORTOLA — Police in the British Virgin Islands are investigating after a 32-year-old man was gunned down in broad daylight, marking the territory’s second homicide of the year. Health Dept. responds to surge in measles cases on mainland with parental outreach campaign https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/health-dept-responds-to-surge-in-measles-cases-on-mainland-with-parental-outreach-campaign/article_91d86ed4-09e5-466d-86c9-85981e1b6bb0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b2fb5f97-e61e-80cf-bbff-26259ce83724 Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Seeking to prevent a local measles outbreak, the Health Department is strongly urging Virgin Islands parents to get their children vaccinated. Rhea: Justice Department commends work of VIPD officers in pursuit of justice https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/rhea-justice-department-commends-work-of-vipd-officers-in-pursuit-of-justice/article_d93506d8-548d-473d-846f-9ff0fc7a1e28.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:408a07a0-6943-ac2b-d0a2-41093c496dfe Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea praised the men and women of the V.I. Police Department as they observe Police Week, citing their “unwavering service to our community.” Senators approve three nominations, legislation on opioids https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senators-approve-three-nominations-legislation-on-opioids/article_6f1bc133-36b1-4b9a-a82c-5104b12222e6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:7233899a-510b-75db-00db-df68adc96b2a Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Members of the Senate Rules and Judiciary Committee ultimately voted to approve all measures before them at Thursday’s meeting with minimal questions raised. Citing long-awaited repairs, Queen Louise Home to temporarily relocate residents https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/citing-long-awaited-repairs-queen-louise-home-to-temporarily-relocate-residents/article_13c1fa42-8e2b-4b24-9577-ef73c1cabf9d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ceb26955-2a42-e788-9085-890823381cff Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Residents of the Queen Louise Home for the Aged on St. Thomas will temporarily be moved to a nearby hotel later this month as the Department of Human Services begins long-awaited repairs to the hurricane-damaged facility. Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against 2 men in Schjang's death https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/prosecutors-move-to-dismiss-charges-against-2-men-in-schjangs-death/article_5c59e374-da9c-4a4c-9219-672eb081508e.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9ba6990f-84ca-4b6e-8973-983a62ef4720 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Prosecutors have moved to dismiss criminal charges against two cousins, Joshawn Ayala and Anthony Schneider, who are accused of murdering Arnold Jarvis and Stacie Schjang in 2022. Audit report identifies continued mismanagement of funding for schools by Education Dept. https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/audit-report-identifies-continued-mismanagement-of-funding-for-schools-by-education-dept/article_4e199307-a105-4911-a8b1-c9eff194bd60.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:12f28b1c-5398-33ec-ac78-a6a14e01b6ab Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Education Department is still mismanaging the Education Initiative Fund, according to an audit report by the V.I. Inspector General’s Office, which found the department failed to release as much as $1.35 million in 2021, and expended $5.2 million… Blackouts end after WAPA repairs transmission line https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/blackouts-end-after-wapa-repairs-transmission-line/article_ba028902-b7b1-428a-96e2-c3c7a96aa7ef.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a10c0dcf-267f-6118-f3ef-6789aa59ab0e Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Rolling blackouts continued for a second day on St. Thomas and St. John, until the V.I. Water and Power Authority finalized repairs to a major underground transmission line. Hannah's Rest homeowners pleading for temporary repairs to watterlogged road https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/hannahs-rest-homeowners-pleading-for-temporary-repairs-to-watterlogged-road/article_00dbaaab-b8e2-451b-9321-5af64b6dd612.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ec3cc192-e4c1-5b35-33e9-7c8d64be043c Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Frustrated residents along Hannah’s Rest Road are raising the alarm over deplorable and unsafe road conditions that continue to impact daily life, threaten property value and deter much-needed tourism revenue in the Frederiksted area. Judge dismisses charges in three-year-old criminal case https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/judge-dismisses-charges-in-three-year-old-criminal-case/article_c1a07228-15e5-47a7-8a2a-0c75619921d6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:145a1239-fa55-2e3e-708c-6c105d713d1d Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A judge dismissed criminal charges against a Miami man accused of conspiring to steal from an elderly victim, after he was found unfit to stand trial, according to V.I. Superior Court records. Judge dismisses charges in three-year-old criminal case https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/judge-dismisses-charges-in-three-year-old-criminal-case/article_6defd8a5-1abe-4853-a5e4-cc7348cc6826.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:800c159c-9a90-9b61-4bc3-54a0dbf5575c Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 A judge dismissed criminal charges against a Miami man accused of conspiring to steal from an elderly victim, after he was found unfit to stand trial, according to V.I. Superior Court records. Transmission line fault causes rolling blackouts across STT-STJ district https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/transmission-line-fault-causes-rolling-blackouts-across-stt-stj-district/article_7cf48515-de79-485f-b5cc-901a933da18f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6aaa4bc2-ca67-0ba2-c420-07e5d35ab160 Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A fault on a main transmission line left thousands of people on St. Thomas and St. John without power Tuesday, as the V.I. Water and Power Authority implemented rolling blackouts while crews worked to make repairs. Former principal asks court to dismiss claims that school administrators failed to stop child predator https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/former-principal-asks-court-to-dismiss-claims-that-school-administrators-failed-to-stop-child-predator/article_9365388a-c6dd-4827-b5e5-aa699834b949.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3e9fdaac-598f-bb06-e197-0f41fa788797 Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — A lawyer representing a former Charlotte Amalie High School principal has asked the court to dismiss civil claims filed by a former student, who says school administrators failed to take action to protect victims from sexual abuse… Travelers without a Real ID will still be allowed to fly, Noem Says https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/travelers-without-a-real-id-will-still-be-allowed-to-fly-noem-says/article_f54c060b-e615-4227-af89-c3eda3b188b2.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:0a975c2f-48a1-6090-f5de-f7e0f63412f7 Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Travelers who don’t have a Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will face additional security screening at U.S. airports today but will still be able to fly, Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security, said Tuesday. Bryan expresses fear Trump could withhold future disaster relief https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bryan-expresses-fear-trump-could-withhold-future-disaster-relief/article_9e796e9a-1e57-4c90-88bb-3c665b0856e4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:dec36868-d7bf-e9fc-aca6-dea9bc6ec982 Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 As the Virgin Islands prepares for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Monday he’s concerned that President Donald Trump could limit disaster relief to the territory if another major storm hits. Motorcade fundraiser kicks off St. Croix's Relay for Life https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/motorcade-fundraiser-kicks-off-st-croixs-relay-for-life/article_e091aaae-01c5-4993-b7c1-9daa4ae58d2f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9fa9b52e-2cdd-60fe-0565-0a62dfaed1d3 Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — The 2025 Relay for Life of St. Croix officially roared into action on Sunday with a vibrant motorcade spanning from Frederiksted to Christiansted. Supporters, cancer survivors, team members, and volunteers gathered to celebrate life, honor those they’ve… Roberts nominated to serve as Sports, Parks and Recreation commissioner https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/roberts-nominated-to-serve-as-sports-parks-and-recreation-commissioner/article_f618611b-4ded-4036-8554-42a8bc59f5eb.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:cfac8bfc-9cdf-739e-7bc3-9a3d3fe45052 Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Vincent Roberts to be the next commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, and announced the selection during Monday’s press briefing at Government House. Shooting leaves one dead, one wounded on St. Thomas https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-wounded-on-st-thomas/article_975401b1-4c3e-459c-8758-93cc3082f975.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:23647634-5689-e6a4-8a01-9c5a7de28076 Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — One man died and another victim was wounded in a shooting on St. Thomas late Sunday night, the second homicide of the weekend, according to V.I. Police. St. Thomas celebrations marred by killing in Carnival Village https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-thomas-celebrations-marred-by-killing-in-carnival-village/article_28497fbb-eaf0-4c9b-b7cf-2ddbb6a4ee50.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f1b11dee-d2a8-b7bf-4326-afb62a9fb513 Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A St. Thomas man was gunned down at the bathrooms in Carnival Village shortly before midnight Saturday, according to V.I. Police. Adults Parade hearkens back to first Carnival as troupes enjoy wet fete https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/adults-parade-hearkens-back-to-first-carnival-as-troupes-enjoy-wet-fete/article_7928a190-6ab5-4c82-8f7d-6a70a44d271b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ff739e11-0ec7-64e7-7801-daf62577b78b Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — The specter of Carnival 1952, with the much quoted “Rain Don’t Stop de Carnival,” was in repeat mode 73 years later on Saturday when heavy rains and flash flooding appear to have blessed the Adults’ Parade. Hundreds braved intermittent drizzle, perform their hearts out during Children's Parade https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/hundreds-braved-intermittent-drizzle-perform-their-hearts-out-during-childrens-parade/article_6273336a-4030-47ba-b232-0a3bad9a5ff1.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9adfa034-5e5c-9d8e-b2c9-0195ec98fc7d Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Gold, purple, green, and red streamers fluttered high above the Post Office Square Friday, as spectators at the 73rd annual St. Thomas Children’s Parade took in the jubilant masqueraders who jumped up, twirled batons, and stirred the… My Brother’s Workshop expands training with new sewing program https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/my-brother-s-workshop-expands-training-with-new-sewing-program/article_f894f4c7-2163-427a-bffe-ae2bd35ecb82.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:828ed523-9156-7d1a-6b3f-e8fdd3a98ff9 Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 A new sewing program at My Brother’s Workshop is giving young adults in the territory the chance to develop both creative and technical skills in preparation for employment. J’ouvert brings out the young, not-so-young — and the young-at-heart https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/j-ouvert-brings-out-the-young-not-so-young-and-the-young-at-heart/article_aad167c0-2236-4954-9a49-4f535c7382a2.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:29ce04e3-38a7-cad3-efe7-132660694e85 Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Pumpa, Triple Kay, Asa Bantan and DJ Avalanche were among the live bands and disc jockeys who collectively took on true roles as pied pipers of song Thursday — together they belted out soca hits, and in… Surveillance technology helps police track suspect in fatal hit-and-run https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/surveillance-technology-helps-police-track-suspect-in-fatal-hit-and-run/article_6f26cdce-6dbd-4cfd-aa16-a69e9c51c4cc.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:efe165e2-d8be-e0c2-6df8-d906efaa49cb Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Police used surveillance video and license plate reader technology to track down a man charged with killing a pedestrian, Christina Finney, in a hit-and-run crash on St. Croix, according to a probable cause fact sheet filed in V.I. Superior… Howell, Petty to receive honorary degrees at UVI commencement https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/howell-petty-to-receive-honorary-degrees-at-uvi-commencement/article_58e4226a-ac34-4021-a874-947dcb267940.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6f9eca7b-904c-84ef-f10c-d91c1bc0b466 Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The University of the Virgin Islands has chosen two women who made military history firsts in the Virgin Islands to award honorary degrees during commencement exercises at its St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses late this month. Food Fair a wet affair, but still pleasing to attendees https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/food-fair-a-wet-affair-but-still-pleasing-to-attendees/article_d490dd73-1178-4c6e-aac2-d4e3f2fdd9c8.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4e16f458-143e-8d78-d8b3-189201ff914a Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Children played in puddles. Grown-ups huddled for shelter. The intermittent downpours throughout the day did not deter those in search of local cuisine and cultural products at the 73rd annual St. Thomas Carnival Food Fair on Wednesday… St. Thomas man reported missing https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-thomas-man-reported-missing/article_d1a8409a-df5c-4d87-8cf2-ba9456bd5f20.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2343faf4-ac05-ca3d-d8fb-8e452701c0c9 Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Police are asking for the public’s help in searching for Ra’kheel Velazquez, who was reported missing Wednesday. Woman charged in connection withi hitting victim with brass knuckle https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/woman-charged-in-connection-withi-hitting-victim-with-brass-knuckle/article_ba92feb8-3c8f-40c9-b17f-537f1b7eedbe.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5a78c3a9-75d2-f82b-d400-4fb76b04f583 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Police on St. Croix said that Donna Emmanuel was arrested and charged in connection with assaulting a female relative. Senate ethics committee extends inquiry deadline https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/senate-ethics-committee-extends-inquiry-deadline/article_140c42db-0d9e-4565-af0e-1d69744c3bb4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:34ec018b-7338-3b34-6d68-e1a82ca7f4b5 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Senators have extended an inquiry into a complaint against At-Large Sen. Angel Bolques Jr., according to a statement issued Tuesday. STT community writes letters of support for woman detained by ICE https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/stt-community-writes-letters-of-support-for-woman-detained-by-ice/article_db0a47ee-700c-4c51-9dad-71f02ecd4850.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:09853cd6-9552-26ea-0383-7af3b10e29af Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — The St. Thomas residents shared words of love and support at a letter-writing event organized for Margarita Rodriguez, who was recently detained by Customs and Border Patrol on the island. Daily News recognized by Poynter for its editorials on WAPA https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/daily-news-recognized-by-poynter-for-its-editorials-on-wapa/article_e42a9b5a-afba-47c6-84de-adacd85e292f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e8fee9a3-5d69-cb14-daac-cd7b184bb6bf Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 J. Lowe Davis, Virgin Islands Daily News Editor at Large, has been recognized as a finalist for the Burl Osborne Editorial and Opinion Award. WAPA linemen join BVI Electricity Corp. in regional competition won by Antigua https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/wapa-linemen-join-bvi-electricity-corp-in-regional-competition-won-by-antigua/article_600288b8-adbd-409d-a03c-1afebc4ad67c.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:00cdbb1f-37d4-c93e-9336-8037d589988c Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 TORTOLA — Linemen from 23 companies in the region, including the V.I. Water and Power Authority, showcased their skills across multiple events during a three-day competition held for the first time on Tortola. JFL responds to data security breach, says patient care remains unaffected https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/jfl-responds-to-data-security-breach-says-patient-care-remains-unaffected/article_6c51261e-f543-4a4f-aa84-9c069d04048a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4b14b810-d174-6186-fbc4-86cfc6e7bc13 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Officials at Luis Hospital announced Tuesday that it worked to contain a data security breach detected over the weekend that affected the hospital’s network systems. Carnival Village nightly themes and musical line-up (copy) https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/carnival-village-nightly-themes-and-musical-line-up-copy/article_785de7a7-4719-40e0-8fe6-32427bbd7bed.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4e0e2854-ad1e-6288-2352-9bb54c521be6 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Tonight — Old Skool, New Skool Reggae