BIR, UVI Offer Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance to the Public
BIR’s audit staff and the UVI students will help taxpayers with the filing of their 2018 income tax returns -- a free service offered to taxpayers who are filing simple tax returns with the bureau.
Election Calendar and Sample Ballots for March 30th Vote Now Available
People can obtain a copy of the 2019 Special Election Calendar and a sample ballot at the Elections System office or via the Elections 2019 website.
BIR Reminds Residents to File Income Tax Returns in the Virgin Islands
All residents of the Virgin Islands are required to file their individual income tax returns with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue, not the IRS.
HUD Awards $193,000 to Help End Homelessness in USVI
HUD grants support a broad array of interventions designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly those living in places not meant for habitation, located in sheltering programs, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
Elections System Launches ‘Voter Lookup’ Access to Website
The new “Voter Lookup” feature provides the voter with access to check their party and voting precinct (polling station).
King Airport Terminal Ticketing Area Restrooms Close for Renovations
The repairs will take four months to complete.
Roach Files Action to Liquidate Real Legacy Assurance Company
V.I. law authorizes the lieutenant governor in his capacity as insurance commissioner to institute proceedings in V.I. courts that will enable him to take possession of all Real Legacy’s assets located within the territory.
Public Reminded of New Law Protecting Trees
This law protects all public trees, which are those within the right-of-way of public roads and on publicly-owned land.
Roach Announces Property Tax Credits Deadline
Property owners of record have until Friday, March 1, 2019, to apply for the tax credits.
Free Potable Water Testing Available on St. Thomas, St. John
The Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC) encourages residents to test their cistern potable drinking water on a regular basis -- at least every six months -- or if they notice any change in quality (i.e., taste, smell, color or visibility).
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A single entity can save by having a single management staff, a single department dealing with capital projects and so forth. Transparency is why VIPA should take over instead of WICO. And efficiency is why the two entities should be merged.
Opinion: Dissolve WICO and Merge It into Port Authority
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The Legislature should dissolve the West Indian Company and merge it into the V.I. Port Authority, because it makes no sense for a tiny territory with the population of Peoria&comm...
