Closed Casino Put Casino Commission Behind on Bills
The V.I. Casino Control Commission's revenues slowed a lot after last year's hurricanes and it is behind on its bills, Vice Chair Usie Richards and Executive Director Barbara James-Petersen told senators during budget hearings Tuesday.
Casino Control Commission Chair Injured In Assault
Casino Control Commission Chair Violet Ann Golden and several members of her family were injured when a younger family member apparently suffering from a mental health crisis attacked them with a knife.
Facing Down the Storm 2 – Stories of Maria
When two Category 5 hurricanes struck the Virgin Islands, 10 days apart, in 2017, they left a wealth of stories to be told. Here are some of those stories
Port Authority Still Facing Fines Over Anguilla Landfill
The V.I. Port Authority has been threatened by the Federal Aviation Administration with a $1.4 million fine due to various personnel training deficiencies and issues related to the location of the Anguilla Landfill
Horse Racing Will Return – But Senators Can’t Get a Firm Date
Virgin Islands horse racing enthusiasts heard Monday much about support for VIGL, the slot machine company the V.I. government gave the franchise to run the territory's two racing tracks, but they did not hear a firm date when horse racing will return to the territory.
Revised School Opening Dates Highlights Concerns With Modular Contractor
The opening dates for several public schools have been pushed back from this week, but Education officials said they don’t expect any more delays despite continued concerns over safety issues that have put contractor AECOM in the hot seat.
Bill Would Protect Native Trees
Native Virgin Islands trees are valuable and need protection, according to Sen. Myron D. Jackson, who is sponsoring a bill to establish a Community and Heritage Tree Law.
Teachers Reject New Contract
The territory's' two teacher's unions have rejected a tentative wage agreement with the V.I. government. Pay will remain at current levels until a contract is approved.
Dollar Fo’ Dollar Tour Brings St. Thomas Cultural History to Life
The 13th annual Dollar Fo’ Dollar Culture and History Tour whisked attendees aboard the Kon Tiki on Sunday for a morning of remembrance, cultural education, music, and dance.
Terminix Manager Pleads Guilty to Illegally Applying Pesticide
Jose Rivera, 58, former Branch Manager of Terminix International USVI, LLC , pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of illegally applying fumigants containing methyl bromide in multiple residential locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The campaign aims to raise awareness about the forced movement of people against their will, to be exploited as laborers or as sex workers. The Blue Campaign Authorization Act became a public law in February.
National Campaign to Detect and Deter Human Trafficking Introduced in the V.I.
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A nationwide initiative to combat human trafficking was launched Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands with training sessions hosted by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
