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/ Na’Zyrah Armstrong captures Festival Queen title https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/na-zyrah-armstrong-captures-festival-queen-title/article_252a7ddd-841f-57b6-818b-6575a2c6cbda.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:790f7005-099e-af57-13cb-30fe570c35cf Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — An enthusiastic crowd packed the Crucian Christmas Festival Village on Thursday night to watch four young women vie for the title of Miss Crucian Christmas Festival. St. Croix native to debut short film on island https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-croix-native-to-debut-short-film-on-island/article_41f92305-b245-59a9-89d2-3c3b6726fe7d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3a04e473-15b9-d0e3-8409-30cfed9a0a21 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 For young Crucian Jordan Paul, it all started with “Star Wars.” Police condemn celebratory gunfire https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/police-condemn-celebratory-gunfire/article_f3e07f49-5a38-538e-b722-ebfa1d613f61.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3dbc7d98-0bf6-9347-63ef-aa7e295c4d61 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 V.I. Police are urging the public not to fire guns in celebration of the new year. Refinery, terminal remain at odds over shared services https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/refinery-terminal-remain-at-odds-over-shared-services/article_57d2a372-d86b-5560-942c-43f6942c6a74.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2e34ded6-a95c-217c-1d68-a96c0bc80d35 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 The two companies that own and manage the former Limetree Bay property on St. Croix remain at odds, and Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation has filed a new complaint against Ocean Point Terminals, claiming the company is threatening to block… Bidens arrive on St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bidens-arrive-on-st-croix/article_e19fad8a-510a-5b62-9472-27892cb80207.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c7a516e7-b34b-0d9d-2040-b7c942a7bdd6 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 President Joseph Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived on St. Croix for their annual New Year’s vacation. Territory’s Supreme Court asked to take over former senator’s civil claim https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/territory-s-supreme-court-asked-to-take-over-former-senator-s-civil-claim/article_1e942f2b-d09d-5ce3-bdfc-4263a0dac26b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f498df9d-2499-c87b-2316-9fe7cae74e99 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000 An attorney representing the 34th Legislature has asked the V.I. Supreme Court to take over a civil case filed by former Sen. Steven Payne Sr., who is still fighting to clear his name after being expelled following a sexual harassment… St. Thomas man arrested after Christmas shooting https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-thomas-man-arrested-after-christmas-shooting/article_72198395-1f33-5625-bc6a-d6334b45c80b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:20f8d289-f20e-c4f9-2292-91f13e5df090 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — A St. Thomas man was arrested after V.I. Police said he fired a gun at another man’s head early Christmas morning, leaving the victim with a graze wound to his face. Community Calendar https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/community-calendar/article_6b323b1e-5e7e-58bb-99fe-ffb407eae107.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3d003ff6-95dd-8711-23ef-c3e174c759fb Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Tortola Community Calendar https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/community-calendar/article_0a8da673-e6c8-598d-8623-2d01961ca769.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e9a36b9a-2fa5-f220-98fd-d99098e2f71c Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Tortola Mother arrested after leaving child at store https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/mother-arrested-after-leaving-child-at-store/article_44eda06e-dc05-5272-b90a-bf5539fde631.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:033d6c15-712b-7cf4-9601-6d0716dddd6b Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 V.I. Police arrested a mother for abandoning her six-year-old child at a store on St. Croix, according to V.I. Superior Court records. Police warn of car thefts on St. Thomas and St. John https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/police-warn-of-car-thefts-on-st-thomas-and-st-john/article_8a01414d-04f6-5b6e-8094-b00ec7a4c607.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4a1156b9-cfdd-26c4-b486-658884720436 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 V.I. Police are warning of an increase in car thefts and burglaries on St. Thomas and St. John, “specifically for car owners of Kias and Hyundais,” according to a news release. Plaskett says rum cover over 'retains broad support', no set timeline https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/plaskett-says-rum-cover-over-retains-broad-support-no-set-timeline/article_2fe91af7-7958-559b-8c4f-b7fc67dfc1ac.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6a0a8e96-714c-eef0-fd51-d7b2bbbdaf6f Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 The rum cover over program “retains broad support” in Congress, but a timeline for increasing the rate remains uncertain, according to V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett. New judge assigned to Caneel Bay ownership dispute https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/new-judge-assigned-to-caneel-bay-ownership-dispute/article_332b83c5-01e8-529e-aa77-2a4f5b43ba47.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6d38d9b0-64bd-6f7b-7190-54cff9a2e26b Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 A new federal judge has been assigned to the civil court battle over ownership of the 150-acre Caneel Bay Resort property on St. John. New Duke, Duchess and Junior Miss crowned on St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/new-duke-duchess-and-junior-miss-crowned-on-st-croix/article_6d61c3ac-e8ae-58a9-8d4d-979a30881555.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:1cfd4c89-f9de-ea8f-790a-ede67e48d3f6 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ST. CROIX —The Crucian Christmas Festival Committee presented its youngest royalty aspirants during a show in the Festival Village Tuesday night. At the end of the 4 1/2 hour show a new festival Duke, Duchess and Junior Miss were crowned… Christiansted roadwork begins after contractor paid https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/christiansted-roadwork-begins-after-contractor-paid/article_6f94fde0-9f30-5141-b285-d240ae4ff504.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:aaefabed-5b7e-06da-1697-52497e51b087 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:15:00 +0000 A contractor hired by the V.I. Waste Management Authority will continue asphalt paving throughout Christiansted this week, the WMA announced. The trenches were created when the Authority installed new sewer lines. Man charged with illegal gun possession https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-charged-with-illegal-gun-possession/article_cb130a5d-d12a-54cc-b51a-8cbb1c38bb7d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6e2117ea-7629-f5e3-6766-40b095bf5345 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:15:00 +0000 A federal grand jury has charged a man with illegal firearm possession on St. Croix, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court. Sleepy St. Croix neighborhoods awaken to Christmas serenade https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/sleepy-st-croix-neighborhoods-awaken-to-christmas-serenade/article_9464cf98-5ebf-50a8-b448-f0332d49c20a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d5b83f53-5b3a-d24f-7850-a7ae7ba34600 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:15:00 +0000 St. CROIX – Sleeping neighborhoods were awakened by the sounds of sweet quelbe music over the Christmas weekend, as Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights carried out their annual Christmas serenades. Deadline for WAPA's second Vitol payment extended https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/deadline-for-wapas-second-vitol-payment-extended/article_d1757ca0-b580-58c6-b596-a13ef20a332d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:325892cc-a587-bffb-8f65-2cc2b31d5f04 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:15:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the deadline for the V.I. Water and Power Authority to complete its acquisition of Vitol’s propane infrastructure by making its second of two payments has been extended to April 15, 2024. Traditional Christmas Day caroling wows with nostalgic note https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/traditional-christmas-day-caroling-wows-with-nostalgic-note/article_1a347790-f261-5135-a440-a33b9483177d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5017b314-382c-87b8-f77d-dcb34f9f9066 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:15:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS – A sea of people in red with sprinkles of green and white, traditional treats to fill the belly, and the island’s best renditions of Christmas songs converged at the Emancipation Garden on Monday morning for the 47th… Kwanzaa observance kicks off today with activities territorywide https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/kwanzaa-observance-kicks-off-today-with-activities-territorywide/article_ab574300-4175-532c-98b2-6aa3908f4a88.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:0cde852c-f4b5-f1b5-d36e-c6b420d98aa7 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Family-friendly gatherings, farmer’s markets, and fun are part of the lineup for this year’s Kwanzaa celebration across the Virgin Islands. Office manager accused of stealing over $300K from St. Croix company https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/office-manager-accused-of-stealing-over-300k-from-st-croix-company/article_d15b968d-b9f4-505d-9379-417b91492393.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:72a4b61a-841b-f139-563f-63d8e25bc52f Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 The office manager of a law firm on St. Croix has been charged with stealing approximately $371,595 from her employer, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court. Is there a Santa Claus? https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/is-there-a-santa-claus/article_ac68c9a4-06b5-56b8-81a9-6a5d117887e0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:1563f6f0-a38b-c055-24b1-2cf9cb63c8e8 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 (We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun.) A visit from St. Nicholas https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/a-visit-from-st-nicholas/article_84ca112b-a380-5a3d-b4a1-1482af9e8027.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a21f8df0-d226-756d-cbe0-e1f9c4946108 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house When Santa came to St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/when-santa-came-to-st-croix/article_e44657b0-d9d4-5619-8209-92c812873553.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d5f9a6e5-aefe-6c77-3245-2f97192fa026 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all around the town, Federal grant to help foster environmental justice programs in territory https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/ap/federal-grant-to-help-foster-environmental-justice-programs-in-territory/article_68244f54-06ee-5a14-9a67-1986821ce4e5.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:1d1a3725-7e11-609a-3e6c-bc3686bcf831 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Community-based groups in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico will benefit from a $50 million environmental justice grant program spearheaded by Fordham University that aims to bolster struggling areas across the United States, the university announced Wednesday. Lawyers for Legislature, Payne ordered to appear in court https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/lawyers-for-legislature-payne-ordered-to-appear-in-court/article_06f5f680-48c0-5792-a770-c5ac06e5fde6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2264fc62-9512-008f-6f12-3204026c4f89 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 A judge overseeing former At-Large Sen. Steven Payne Sr.’s lawsuit against the V.I. Legislature has ordered lawyers for both sides to appear in court and explain why they have not responded to two previous orders. Businesses get updates on St. Croix water issues https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/businesses-get-updates-on-st-croix-water-issues/article_55c90560-10bd-58c6-8fed-743c846042b6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b3800559-d766-c10a-a972-905cf1b8bdf0 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Representatives from the V.I. Water and Power Authority, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several local government departments held a virtual town hall meeting for businesses Wednesday, in an effort to address concerns about water contamination and testing. Legislature OKs numerous measures in final session of 2023 https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/legislature-oks-numerous-measures-in-final-session-of-2023/article_529dde18-8299-5cf7-a4b4-ba392d4ae0cb.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:aedb584e-921d-4619-50a9-3e19585ce81e Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 The 35th Legislature convened Tuesday for the last session of 2023 to approve nominations, resolutions, zoning changes and bills even as the V.I. government tightens its purse strings due to cash flow problems. GERS: No word on increase in rum cover over rate https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/gers-no-word-on-increase-in-rum-cover-over-rate/article_d34108e1-3369-511f-9630-eb188c515c74.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c5228919-f914-f3b5-df5f-da482bd6ac70 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 The Government Employees Retirement System’s Board of Trustees is still waiting for an update on efforts to increase the rum cover over rate, and it’s unlikely the local government will be able to help cover the anticipated $34 million shortfall. Suspect in 2019 murder agrees to plead guilty https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/suspect-in-2019-murder-agrees-to-plead-guilty/article_25c0bc8a-81c1-56cd-a9a8-c60004099a8d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:fe1dfbf6-33c9-52cd-97f5-f4c8fc18142a Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Azamba Galloway has agreed to plead guilty to killing Curtis Fredericks Jr. on St. Thomas in 2019, according to an amended plea agreement filed in V.I. Superior Court. Ex-Daily News managing editor Marilynn Bailey remembered fondly https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/ex-daily-news-managing-editor-marilynn-bailey-remembered-fondly/article_8cdfae18-6093-5a12-bf84-ba9c0f697736.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c8379d85-aced-ab09-d861-d25b5afa4676 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Former V.I. Daily News Managing Editor Marilynn Bailey died Friday at the age of 76, and is being remembered as a devoted mother and champion for Black journalists. Lawyers for Epstein’s victims amend complaint against V.I. gov’t https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/lawyers-for-epstein-s-victims-amend-complaint-against-v-i-gov-t/article_f62b212f-ba4d-513c-a54a-980c8b183d92.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f1b41c54-c61f-a8a2-bf45-18019e195f29 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 Lawyers for victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have filed an amended class action complaint against the Virgin Islands government, adding a sixth plaintiff who says Epstein raped her at his home on Little St. James island in 2004. Crucian honored, tapped to lead safety initiative in wake of elementary school shooting in Texas https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/crucian-honored-tapped-to-lead-safety-initiative-in-wake-of-elementary-school-shooting-in-texas/article_06095044-edb9-590f-9f75-655d12dcd059.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e5d299a5-904f-94fe-e477-977d869b69e3 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Growing up in a small community in the Caribbean would have posed a hindrance to anyone trying to make it on the national stage for a number of reasons, but not Kevin King. Government Operations Committee OKs public-private partnership bill https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/government-operations-committee-oks-public-private-partnership-bill/article_c02adcc3-a4c2-5e05-9bc5-30356ed0a95c.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:f730d813-c3cd-fefb-b8f6-e437a7d283c6 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:15:00 +0000 The Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection Committee approved two measures during a meeting on Monday before receiving an update regarding the operations of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission. Bryan addresses St. Croix water, territory's cash https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bryan-addresses-st-croix-water-territorys-cash/article_0e42d8aa-db64-57ab-80bc-ec4f61c59be1.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c93ce1e2-de2a-9f07-5d64-2712d6dacef8 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. wished Virgin Islanders a “happy holidays” before addressing some of the challenges facing the territory during the last Government House briefing of the year on Monday. Education Board approves round of staff certifications https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/education-board-approves-round-of-staff-certifications/article_d6e68b8c-e083-5c96-ab94-e1c62733f8ec.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:10ef148d-de04-9761-3f72-a0473e02ee40 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Board of Education approved a number of staff certifications during a quick hit special meeting on Monday. VIPD showing improvement under consent decree https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vipd-showing-improvement-under-consent-decree/article_aa61f14c-026e-5fbc-b544-97bb95d0f41f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3c907f0c-6373-d9a8-3bd3-d1ef9375703f Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Police Department is petitioning to have another provision of its 14-year-old federal consent decree removed from quarterly monitoring, as the department moves closer to full compliance with mandates meant to end unconstitutional police practices in the territory. Police make fifth arrest in 2021 double homicide on St. Croix https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/police-make-fifth-arrest-in-2021-double-homicide-on-st-croix/article_3a3d8228-3659-55d5-bc45-150b661e7940.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9eb47bfc-7b3e-ae80-eb82-cf21af176082 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 The V.I. Police Department announced Sunday that a fifth man wanted in connection with a double homicide in 2021 was arrested in Georgia and extradited to St. Croix. Governor grants clemency to seven Virgin Islanders https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/governor-grants-clemency-to-seven-virgin-islanders/article_5e98b253-46cb-535a-abdc-dfe6db86df7d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b314f8d8-fbf4-83b0-3e8d-ee8f2e93a73a Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. granted clemency to seven people — including a former law enforcement officer — who petitioned for relief. Hundreds brave weather, celebrate traditional holiday drink https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/hundreds-brave-weather-celebrate-traditional-holiday-drink/article_276a350e-f1cd-57dd-ae1f-19138731e1bd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:dcad6b49-ea96-bd38-e054-8a1d37cf286f Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:15:00 +0000 ST. CROIX — Hundreds turned out for the 14th annual Coquito Festival at La Reine Chicken Shack on Saturday. The event celebrated one of the season’s most tastiest drinks, alongside good food, entertainment, and a visit from Santa. St. Croix school monitor arrested, charged with child abuse after video circulates https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-croix-school-monitor-arrested-charged-with-child-abuse-after-video-circulates/article_8e7c4d19-2d0b-59e8-94f9-5c6ac12623fa.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ed1c3440-9a34-e3d0-6851-4e7a67f735a2 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:15:00 +0000 A school monitor employed by the Eulalie Rivera School on St. Croix turned herself in last week after a video shared widely on social media appeared to show her physically assaulting a student. A warrant was subsequently issued for child… UVI professor Olasee Davis honored for his work as an environmentalist https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/uvi-professor-olasee-davis-honored-for-his-work-as-an-environmentalist/article_73162ee2-f45e-508e-a3c4-2aa47ffbddc4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ed1dd887-f29e-bb2d-5679-f7a7bcfc5f2e Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Environmentalist and UVI professor Olasee Davis has been named the 2023 Euan P. McFarlane Environmental Leadership Award winner by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands. Strictly the Best Clothing expands, opens store on St. Thomas https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/business/strictly-the-best-clothing-expands-opens-store-on-st-thomas/article_3693c979-e4bc-5ac8-beb0-2188731fd768.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e9166907-2bc6-090c-ca89-5b4f130e0681 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Strictly the Best Clothing has provided quality menswear on St. Croix for almost 27 years, and recently the business expanded its reach with the opening of a store on St. Thomas. Overdue payments stall St. Croix road repairs https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/overdue-payments-stall-st-croix-road-repairs/article_d8d5c83b-9317-51cd-a7ee-794e48da1d4e.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:04f37ff0-2630-da3a-e03d-d5968f6f2533 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Waste Management Authority has not responded to questions about overdue payments to a contractor that are holding up road repairs on St. Croix. Chevell Simeon is Teacher of the Year for St. Thomas-St. John District https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/chevell-simeon-is-teacher-of-the-year-for-st-thomas-st-john-district/article_6f61ac57-b619-59fb-9184-4273868e4c86.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:034201b1-4e05-df79-d366-0251e97de5fd Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Chevell Simeon, a teacher at the Charlotte Amalie High School, was selected as Teacher of the Year for the St. Thomas-St. John District during a Wednesday ceremony at Columban Hall in Estate Tutu. EDC board members hear from solar farm company https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/edc-board-members-hear-from-solar-farm-company/article_41fa2815-4169-5176-a6ee-664eba858b4f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:aa533f15-f967-b11d-73c6-e6e38e0843e9 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 The Economic Development Commission Board questioned a slate of applicants during a public hearing on Thursday morning before acting on several requests for new or modified applications during the following decision meeting. USVI’s legal cannabis program at an impasse https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/usvi-s-legal-cannabis-program-at-an-impasse/article_00326d29-d32b-521b-90df-6e1e6b3a8934.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:2ea59239-ac86-a36f-f57e-4e16152cedb5 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 The plan to roll out a legal cannabis program in the territory is still mired in bureaucracy, and the Office of Cannabis Regulations is stuck in a stalemate with the Legislature over amendments to the underlying law. Oleanvine Maynard to testify against former BVI Premier https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/oleanvine-maynard-to-testify-against-former-bvi-premier/article_54d6df1a-9e8c-5eb5-aa12-10e9d733f5b6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d774b311-ccd9-f96d-727e-fd084a7c37c0 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:45:00 +0000 Former British Virgin Islands Ports Director Oleanvine Maynard is on the list of witnesses that federal prosecutors anticipate calling to testify against former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of… EPA, V.I. agencies update community on STX water system https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/epa-v-i-agencies-update-community-on-stx-water-system/article_7f46b825-ae52-5885-9c99-9c197345f5b0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:306724b5-47de-53a8-8c64-29502920677b Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000 Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local agencies shared an update on Wednesday night with community members regarding efforts to address and remedy lead contamination within the St. Croix potable water distribution system. 11th Annual Bizarre Bazaar in Coral Bay Brings Holiday Cheer to Johnny Lime https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/11th-annual-bizarre-bazaar-in-coral-bay-brings-holiday-cheer-to-johnny-lime/article_f268e9c3-7209-53cd-9a10-2df812e9ad4a.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:bed5d2f6-21fe-4ade-c13c-b71b2f5c40af Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:27:00 +0000 Both St. John residents and visitors from St. Thomas alike gathered in Coral Bay, St. John, on Saturday to enjoy the 11th Annual Bizarre Bazaar. The event took place at Johnny Lime Caribbean Barbeque and featured an array of vendors…