Category: Local news
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@Work: Realtor Offers More than Location
After 26 years in the business, Suzanne Mabe has no trouble recalling her first real estate sale. The office was so new,…
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@ Work: Eco Serendib Goes for the Green
Harith Wickrema put into play what he spent years teaching when he developed his Eco Serendib villa and spa. For his efforts,…
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Governor Signs Stadium Contract
Gov. John deJongh Jr. signed a $20 million contract with General Engineering Corporation for the the demolition of St. Croix’s Paul E.…
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Ag and Food Fair Draws Hundreds to Enjoy Bounty
Hundreds of folks bounded out Saturday to the 31st Annual St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair on the rolling green hills…
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Fixxers Celebrate Thanksgiving with Luncheon for Homeless
Amid heavy rain and windy weather Saturday, the homeless population of St. Croix received clothing, toiletries and food as part of a…
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Police Shoot Two Armed Robbery Suspects, Apprehend Two Others
A day of shopping was interrupted by a hail of gunfire Saturday as two suspects were shot by police and two others…
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Marine Council Discusses Moorings, Other Issues
The governor’s Marine Economic Development Council discussed ongoing efforts to create public-private partnerships to keep mooring spots available to the public.
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Riley Oram Wins Antilles Spelling Bee
Sixth grader Riley Oram was able to power through two days of grueling competition this week to become 2014 Spelling Bee champion…
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Senate Organizes into New Democratic Majority
Just a week after the general election results were finalized by Elections officials, the Senate has announced the formation of a new…
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Scotiabank and FirstBank Report Security Breaches
Both Scotia Bank and FirstBank have asked their customers to be on the alert because the banks experienced security breaches.
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GERS Board Raises Contribution Rates for Employees and Employers
GERS trustees voted Thursday to increase contribution rates for employees and employers at a board meeting focusing on reducing a multimillion-dollar funding…
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WAPA Amends Cost of Propane Project for Improvements, Adverse Conditions
WAPA board members voted Thursday to expand the budget for their ongoing propane conversion project, amending the contract from $87 million to $150…
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Former IRB Director Willis Found Guilty of Bribery, Extortion
Just two days after hearing opening arguments, jurors in the District Court trial of Louis “Lolo” Willis, former director of the V.I.…
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Second Phase of Crown Bay Dredging Project Still in Limbo
V.I. Port Authority officials said Wednesday that the first phase of the Crown Bay Marina dredging project is complete, but the second…
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JFL Sends Improvement Plan to CMS
The Juan Luis F. Hospital has sent a System Improvement Agreement to CMS in time to meet its Thursday deadline, and now…
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Local Fruit Stars in UVI's New Book
A glossy, brightly colored and informative hardback book about local fruits was launched Wednesday at the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative…
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Government Signs Water Island Hotel Lease
Gov. John deJongh Jr. approved a lease agreement Wednesday to the Water Island Development Company to facilitate the redevelopment of the former…
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Ed Netherland ID'd as Homicide Victim
A friend of Ed Netherland on Wednesday identified the Nashville-based businessman as the 60-year-old whose body was found Tuesday in the St.…
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Behavioral Services Seeks Missing Teen
The Department of Human Services and the V.I. Police Department are looking for Manuel Davis, a minor who was reported missing Monday…
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Unofficial Results Show Mapp is New Governor
Elections System officials posted by 10 p.m. that unofficial results showed gubernatorial candidate Kenneth Mapp had won the runoff with 15,268 votes…
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Late Start at Sprauve, Much Later at Guy Benjamin
The runoff election got off to a late start on St. John because the technician with the key to unlock the voting…
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Homicide on St. John’s East End
A 55-year-old man was found dead in his East End, St. John, home Tuesday. “Detectives are investigating a homicide,” Police Department spokeswoman…
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UVI Board Approves School of Medicine Submission
The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees on Monday approved materials to be submitted for accreditation of the proposed UVI…
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Jurors Hear Opening Arguments as Willis Bribery Trial Begins
The V.I. District Court trial of a former IRB director, Louis “Lolo” Willis, began Monday with opening arguments that looked at Willis’…
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Appeal Filed Against CZM’s Summers End Marina Decision
An appeal was filed Friday challenging the CZM permit approved in October to allow a 145-slip marina in Coral Bay, St. John,…
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Challenger Files Supreme Court Appeal to Ottley’s Candidacy
A challenge to Basil Ottley’s qualifications to be a candidate for lieutenant governor in Tuesday’s gubernatorial runoff was filed Friday in the…
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Undercurrents: Social Workers Learn For and On the Job
Like many other professions, social work demands that a practitioner stay abreast of trends and best practices, that he or she meets…
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Not For Profit: Benefit Slated for Synaii 'Princess' Thomas
Synaii ‘Princess’ Thomas was born with a series of birth defects, but the precisious two-year-old doesn’t let it slow her down. An…
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Not for Profit: St. John Non-Profits Need Angels
With the holiday season fast approaching, the St. John Community Foundation hopes generous residents and visitors will become angels for the island’s…
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Not for Profit: Supporting People with Auto-Immune Disorders
St. Croix residents form group to offer advise, support for people suffering from auto-immune diseases. On St. Thomas, residents with the disorders…