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VI to observe Diplomatic Week for 1st time
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The Virgin Islands (VI) will observe Diplomatic Week for the first time from October 18 to October 25, 2025. Among the activities planned are Friendship Day in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Heroes and Foreparents Day, and a United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean Overseas Territories Caucus.
USVI: Formal review sought over Sen. Carla Joseph’s conduct in Legislature
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The furore during Thursday's meeting of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary has resulted in a formal complaint about the behavior of committee chair Senator Carla Joseph.
Approx 90 charter yachts relocate to VI from USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports are showing that more charter boat companies based in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are relocating to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the increase in charter yacht fees for non-VI-based vessels on June 1, 2025.
2 charged after ICE tip leads to vehicle stop on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Two people are currently facing federal immigration charges after Immigration and Customs Officials acted on a tip and stopped the vehicle they were traveling in.
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.
VI's Jr Minister for Tourism pays tribute to the late Sasso
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has described the late Jeavon Sasso, aka ‘UnkleMehn', as a “true Virgin Islands cultural icon”, following his passing.
USVI: Jeavon 'UnkleMehn' Sasso has died
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of Jeavon Sasso, known to fans as Sasso, Uncle Sasso, and UnkleMehn, who died after being removed from life support. The VIPD confirmed his passing Thursday morning but has not yet specified the exact date or time of death, though it is believed to have occurred Wednesday.
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: Coral Bay family claim they're being bullied to sell property
VI CONSORTIUM
CORAL BAY, St. John, USVI- The rightful owners of waterfront property in Coral Bay, St. John say they are being “bullied, overwhelmed, financially strained, and now pressured” into selling their inherited property to the Summer’s End Group, LLC.
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.
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