University of the Virgin Islands students on the St. Croix campus presented their findings of research they conducted on various topics. In the video below, short clips of some of the students’ findings. Above, UVI student Amran Nero.
Governor Kenneth Mapp in a press release issued late Saturday night congratulated Senator-elect Janelle Sarauw, who defeated her 13 competitors — including former Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr. — in Saturday’s special election. The governor said Ms. Sarauw represents a new generation...
ST. THOMAS — Janelle K. Sarauw has won today’s special election, according to voting data provided by the Elections System of the Virgin Islands. Although the numbers are expected to see slight changes when all votes are tallied, Ms. Sarauw’s lead is expected to hold. She won over...
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating two runaway teens, whose mother reported to the V.I.P.D. on Thursday that her two teenage daughters had ran away. The missing teens are Janessa Harper, 16, above left, and Ryleigh Harper, above...
ST. CROIX — The St. Croix Foundation’s Sunset BBQ event — marked by small-portioned offerings from the island’s top chefs and restaurants (think of it as a mini version of A Taste of St. Croix) — was yet another success. The event, held on Friday night as part of the foundation’s...
ST. CROIX — Lauded as the culmination of food and wine events on the island, the 17th Annual Taste of St Croix brought thousands to Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino on Thursday night. The premier showcase of culinary artistry and excellence brought local restaurants—both long established and up and coming—to...
Senator Novelle Francis in a press release issued Friday, said he has learned that companies such as Home Depot were choosing to outsource work to companies based outside the territory, while ending contract with local providers. The senator expressed frustration that these companies were apparently...
ST. CROIX — The Department of Labor, which started sending employees stationed at its St. Croix office home on Wednesday — after some had complained about falling ill because of an elusive odor that has been affecting the department for at least one year — announced on Friday that...
The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (B.I.R.) on Friday announced that certain goods coming into the territory will soon see their excise tax increase from the current rates, as Governor Kenneth Mapp’s Revenue Enhancement and Economic Recovery Act, widely known as the sin tax bill, takes...
ST. THOMAS — A third man accused of participating in a scheme to defraud the government through a property auction has admitted to – and has been sentenced for – his role in the conspiracy, V.I. Department of Justice Public Media Officer Corliss Smithen announced Friday. Edward McKenzie, above,...
