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February 10th, 2024
Two nabbed for allegedly defrauding USVI Gov’t of $500K COVID funds

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI — The USVI Police Department's the Economic Crime Unit on Thursday announced the arrest of two individuals, Kenyetta Riddick and Andrew John for their alleged involvement in fraudulently obtaining money from the Government of the Virgin Islands' Covid Economic Stimulus account.

January 30th, 2024
VI & USVI to clash twice in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers in March

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) in March 2024, with a home and away clash with neighbouring territory the US Virgin Islands.

January 21st, 2024
USVI records first homicide of 2024

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The US Virgin Islands (USVI) reported its first homicide of the year 2024 early on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

January 20th, 2024
USVI Lottery suspends services over security breach

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Croix, USVI - The USVI Lottery announced on Friday, January 19, 2023, that a security breach of its information technology infrastructure lead to “multiple failures within its system” that necessitated the postponement of its drawing.

December 30th, 2023
USVI Police warns against celebratory gunfire @ NYE events

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas - In anticipation of the upcoming New Year's Eve (NYE) celebrations, the USVI Police Department is issuing a stern warning to the public against engaging in celebratory gunfire. The practice, which involves shooting firearms into the air as a form of celebration, is not only hazardous but also illegal.

December 28th, 2023
Bidens choose St. Croix again for new year; Bryan expresses gratitude

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI - In a statement released Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. expressed his immense pride and gratitude as he welcomed President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the island of St. Croix for their stay on Wednesday — the second straight year the Bidens are ringing in the new year on the Big Island.

December 26th, 2023
USVI Police issues alert on rising car theft, burglaries

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Department is alerting the community of St. Thomas and St. John about a significant uptick in car thefts and burglaries, particularly targeting Kias and Hyundais.

December 19th, 2023
Fiscal challenges loom as Gov Bryan pursues $50M credit line for Gov't operations

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — USVI Governor Albert Bryan is seeking $50 million from a line of credit to be used for government operations, according to a draft amendment viewed by the Consortium, bringing into focus the fiscal challenges the administration is facing.

December 16th, 2023
School Monitor arrested following assault on student @ USVI school

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — Spanesia K. Anderson, a school monitor at the Eulalie Rivera School turned herself in at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station on Thursday, responding to a warrant issued for her arrest in connection with an incident of child abuse. According to the VIPD, the warrant had been issued earlier on the same day.

December 8th, 2023
'Safe Haven' legislation for unwanted babies passes committee stage

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- USVI Legislation to provide a “safe haven” for newborns who are unwanted by their parents is making its way through the legislative process, having passed through the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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