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Legislature moves to rename St Croix Park in honour of Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- For over half a century, Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights have contributed to the unique sound of the US Virgin Islands (USVI). Their dedication to preserving and promoting quelbe music has solidified their role as cultural activists and preservationists. Now, the 36th Legislature has taken action to establish a permanent reminder of the Ten Sleepless Knights’ impact on the US Virgin Islands.
USVI: Potential Oct. 1 federal shutdown threatens major disruptions
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- With the federal fiscal year set to expire at midnight on September 30, 2025, Congress remains locked in a funding standoff, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown. For the Virgin Islands, where reliance on federal transfers and tourism is especially high, even a short lapse in appropriations would ripple quickly across the economy.
$5M infusion expected to jumpstart redevelopment of St Croix racetrack
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation may soon have access to a $5 million injection of funds to complete the improvements at the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack in St Croix.
USVI: Man sets employer’s Bobcat on fire over $4K wage owed
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKTED, St Croix, USVI— A dispute over unpaid wages has landed a St Croix man before the courts after police said he set his employer’s heavy machinery on fire at a Frederiksted solar farm.
Gov Bryan says Trump has a 'willing partner' in the USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr joined federal and territorial leaders this week at the US Department of the Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) 2025 Mid-Year Plenary Session, where he pressed for deeper collaboration on energy, healthcare equity, and economic development.
USVI: Woman arrested for DUI after colliding with Police Unit on STX
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- A late-night auto collision involving a civilian driver and a police unit on the Christiansted Bypass has led to the arrest of Sarah Vasquez on charges of driving under the influence and negligent driving.
USVI: Epstein-related lawsuit against Stacey E. Plaskett dismissed
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A notice filed Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the Southern District of New York confirmed that the civil case naming Congressional Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett as a defendant has been dismissed with prejudice.
USVI- Young man dies after vehicle strike utility pole in St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
MELVIN H. EVANS HIGHWAY, St. Croix, USVI- A 22-year-old man lost his life early Saturday morning in a single-car collision on the Melvin H. Evans Highway, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
USVI: Healthcare protests erupt on St Croix & St Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Simultaneous protests on St Thomas and St Croix in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Tuesday highlighted growing frustrations with the territory's public healthcare system.
USVI: Vernon “Pappy” Sackey Jr. wanted for domestic violence burglary in STX
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has issued a wanted bulletin for Vernon Sackey Jr., also known as “Pappy,” in connection with a domestic violence-related first-degree burglary case.

