Tag: Frederiksted
PSC Washes Its Hands of Controversial WAPA Dealings
Public Services Commission officials distanced the agency from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s actions Thursday, telling lawmakers that the commission has little authority over WAPA’s unpopular contracts, and limited courses of action over the rate increases the commission is charged with regulating.
Territory Watches as Neighboring Puerto Rico Simmers, Celebrates
With the national spotlight once again trained on their nearest U.S. neighbor, Virgin Islands residents have been watching the political unrest in Puerto Rico with considerable interest.
Skeptical Lawmakers Call EDA Projections ‘Fluff’
Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed incredulity at projections issued by the V.I. Economic Development Authority, with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Kurt Vialet (D-STX) calling agency leadership’s goal of attracting 25 new investor applications in a year “fluff.”
Bryan Nominates 4 to Seats on Cannabis Advisory Board
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated four people to take seats on the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board, which is charged with creating the regulations and policies governing the medical marijuana industry in the territory.
Integration of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Moves Forward
The Department of Health, Fire Service and the Office of the Governor are moving forward with plans to integrate the Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Service with the Fire Service to form the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Service.
V.I. Overboard Part 1 – Territory has a Fever for Commissions...
The U.S. Virgin Islands has around 110 boards, commissions and committees on the books, many of which have never had a member or met. Meanwhile, important regulatory agencies struggle to get a quorum.
More Cruise Ships Likely to be Turned Away In Coming Year
During a meeting of WICO’s board of directors, Director of Marine and Cruise Operations Mark Sabino said things like berth size, Port Authority contracts, and scheduling conflicts create a perfect storm for losing tourism revenue.
Symposium Highlights Medical Marijuana as V.I. Starting Date Nears
The use of cannabis in conjunction with traditional medicine gives patients a better outcome than traditional medicine alone, according to doctors speaking Saturday at a St. Croix symposium on medical marijuana. Cannaval was a day-long event that took place at St. Croix Educational Complex.
Ancient Footprints – Lots of Archeology Happening on St. Croix
National Park Service archaeologist Meredith Hardy and technician Amelia Jansen shared some of the most recent finds at the Christiansted National Historic Site at an open house last week.
Lack of Berths Holds Down Cruise Ship Numbers, Boschulte Tells Senators
The U.S. Virgin Islands is making slow but steady recovery from the 2017 storms, according to Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, with strong cruise ship activity and new direct flight services offsetting the impact of hotels under renovation.
Coming Thursday: “Ad Astra” and “Rambo: Last Blood”
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Therapy Works: Headquarters for Homegrown Outpatient Care | St. Thomas Source
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