Governor Kenneth Mapp ripped into Albert Bryan on Monday for what the governor said was Mr. Bryan’s poor leadership at the Department of Labor and the Economic Development Authority. Watch.
ST. CROIX — The Democrats are still jockeying to win the primary election set for August 4, but that did not stop Governor Kenneth Mapp from ripping into one of the contenders, Albert Bryan, on Monday while filing his election documents at the Elections System here. While waiting to file, Mr. Mapp...
Governor Kenneth Mapp has warned all candidates with skeletons in their closets to be prepared to get exposed, stating that public office is not an easy job, and those seeking to hold such — especially the Office of the Governor — should be ready for war this election cycle. Watch.
ST. CROIX — When Governor Kenneth Mapp arrived at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands here on Monday afternoon to file his election documents, the governor appeared confident. Flanked by a dozen or so of his cabinet members — everyone from BMV Director Lawrence Olive to Marvin Pickering,...
ST. CROIX — Senator Positive Nelson’s event at the Botanical Gardens Bodine Pavilion in St. George this afternoon had all the trappings of a major announcement. Mr. Nelson had announced in December his bid for governor, stating, “I am willing to be your next governor if you’re tired...
ST. THOMAS — An 11-year-old boy who went missing in St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday has been found, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Monday. The boy, Wilson Forbes, was found at approximately 9:15 a.m. behind his residence sleeping in a family member’s car, according...
ST. CROIX — Before Hurricanes Irma and Maria walloped the U.S. Virgin Islands, Shamari Haynes, the owner of the largest carnival troupe in the territory, called Simply Sophisticated, was gearing up for an overwhelming Crucian Christmas Festival season, with over 700 individuals signed up to play...
ST. CROIX — Governor Kenneth Mapp will file his election papers at the Election System of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix this morning, a necessary move as he seeks a second term in office as the territory’s chief executive. The governor has long confirmed that he would seek a second term...
ST. CROIX — Two men were shot on Saturday night in the same area, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Sunday. One individual was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital (J.F.L.) by private vehicle at about 9:21 p.m. Saturday. A preliminary V.I.P.D. investigation revealed...
ST. CROIX — A woman who accepted a ride from a stranger told police on Saturday that she was raped by the man after being driven to the Altona Lagoon in Christiansted, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glenn announced Sunday. According to Mr. Dratte, on Saturday at approximately 11:50 p.m., the 911 emergency...
