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USVI Gov't grappling with $2.2M bounced check problem
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a revelation that startled legislators, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Finance disclosed that it has amassed a total of $2.2 million in bounced checks, creating a massive cash flow problem for the department, and the government of the Virgin Islands.
Man arrested for allegedly raping tired girlfriend
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas - The USVI Police Department recently arrested two men in connection with separate alleged rape incidents.
Gov’t partnering with USVI to lower food cost – Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The high cost of food in the Virgin Islands (VI), has long been a contentious issuing plaguing locals and authorities; however, a solution may be on the way.
No more ‘idle talk’, time for action – USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – More collaboration with a constant commitment to improving the lives of all citizens across both the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and [British] Virgin Islands was one of the key takeaways from the recently concluded 8th Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting held on February 4, 2020, in the conference room of Maria’s by the Sea.
Study: Hurricanes Irma & Maria resulted in hundreds of deaths
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI- A new study published by the American Journal of Public Health has drastically increased the death toll resulting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the territory as reported by the United States Virgin Islands Government, which, as of today, still stands at 5.
2 indicted in USVI for bulk smuggling of cash from VI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A federal grand jury in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) returned an indictment against individuals, including Akil Erickson, 26, of Orlando, Florida and Mikiel Robin, 21, of the [British] Virgin Islands, charging them with international money-laundering and bulk cash smuggling, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced Friday, June 14, 2019.
St Thomas man convicted for 2015 murder
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Jurors empanelled to hear the trial of K’Moi Corraspe convicted him of murder, assault and weapons charges in connection with a four-year-old killing at Contant Knolls Housing Community, USVI Department of Justice Public Media Officer Corliss Smithen has announced.
USVI ‘Distressed,’ Gov Bryan says at State of the Territory Address
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Governor Albert Bryan delivered his first State of the Territory Address on Monday, January 2019, via a long-anticipated speech as residents and lawmakers alike sought an understanding of how the newly elected governor intends to lead the government, his plans to make the USVI a better place to live, and how he would prioritize the daunting issues the islands face.
Gov Bryan, USVIPD to address surging crime situation
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr will join Acting Police Commissioner, Jason Marsh on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, to address the surging violent crimes situation in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Government House announced today, Monday, January 21, 2019.
Bryan Jr. now officially the 9th Governor of USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
EMANCIPATION GARDEN, St Thomas, USVI - Albert Bryan Jr, on Monday, January 7, 2019, took the Oath of Office as the ninth elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), capping off a momentous journey that was years in the making.

