Tortola's October 12 water-maintenance window has passed
The Seven Seas plant work was scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday; no territory-wide service-restoration confirmation was found.
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Reset filtersVITRAN's October 12 holiday shutdown has passed
DPW scheduled territory-wide service to resume Tuesday, but WelcomeToVI has not found a separate reopening confirmation.
WAPA opens 2027 technical scholarship applications
Awards of up to $80,000 support qualifying USVI residents pursuing engineering degrees, technical certifications and skilled-trade education.
Bryan vetoes WAPA fuel-tax diversion and signs 15 measures
The signed bills include funding for behavioral health, St. Thomas abattoir repairs and St. John roads; the hospital utility-credit plan will not take effect.
BVI publishes revised voter list with 16,530 electors
The Supervisor of Elections is asking residents to review the district-by-district list and confirm that their information is recorded correctly.
High rip-current risk continues through this afternoon for St. Thomas and St. John
Life-threatening currents remain possible at exposed northern beaches Wednesday, before tropical moisture raises rain and flooding concerns Thursday into the weekend.
Parent workshops will address student wellness and suicide warning signs
Education Department sessions run October 13–15 on St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix, with one evening workshop on each island.
VA awards $651,572 for USVI veteran housing support
Meeting the Needs of Our Community will receive fiscal-year 2027 funding to help veterans and families avoid or exit homelessness.
Women veterans' license plates are now available in the USVI
Eligible applicants can request the new plate at Veterans Affairs offices with service documentation and the vehicle registration.
BVI government presents constitutional proposals at the United Nations
Premier Natalio Wheatley outlined proposals for greater elected-government authority while negotiations with the United Kingdom remain unfinished.
CBP confirms maritime-surveillance systems at two USVI locations
Federal procurement records disclose two operating sites but withhold their locations, capabilities and USVI-specific enforcement results.
EPA awards $349,484 for USVI water-pollution studies
The contract continues scientific work used to set pollution limits for impaired coastal waters under Clean Water Act requirements.
Federal records authorize $170.97 million for USVI Medicaid
Five CMS awards establish the federal share available for eligible fiscal-year 2027 Medicaid costs, but they are not a final spending or drawdown total.
Heat advisory covers the USVI Monday; rip-current risk is moderate
The heat advisory runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. across the territory, while NWS lists moderate rip-current risk for U.S. Virgin Islands beaches.
Seventh Day Street closes Saturday for sewer-line repairs
Through traffic near the L.C. Milliner Department Store will be blocked from 8 a.m.; VIWMA has not provided a completion time.
Divi resort remains closed after generator fire; casino is open
The St. Croix hotel has no electricity and relocated 51 guests, while inspections continue and no reopening date has been announced.
Regular waste collection has resumed on St. Thomas
VIWMA's October 9 all-clear says normal service resumed after crews cleared accumulated waste from bin sites across the island.
Tropical wave brings storms and localized flood risk Wednesday
NWS lists no active USVI watches or warnings this morning, but lightning, strong gusts and minor to isolated flash flooding remain possible.
WAPA explains missed federal consent-decree reports
The authority cites calendaring and email failures after a judge demanded an explanation; possible sanctions remain unresolved.
DLCA survey finds wide grocery-basket price gaps
Comparable baskets differed by $52.85 on St. Croix, $112.85 on St. Thomas and $49.65 on St. John in the September 21 survey.
JFL suspends outside medical-waste intake during disposal work
A specialized vendor is scheduled to begin collection Wednesday, but the hospital has not announced when private and community providers may resume deliveries.
PSC approves WAPA's temporary 3-cent fuel-charge increase
The electricity LEAC rises to 25.2246 cents per kilowatt-hour through December 31 after regulators waived the customary 30-day notice.
Road Town Jetty enhancement work is underway
BVI Ports Authority advises passengers and port users to follow safety signs while preparatory work continues around the Tortola facility.
USVI heat advisory runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
NWS expects the highest heat risk in coastal, low-lying and urban areas before afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms.