Paul E. Joseph Stadium receives new December 31 completion target
Officials put the long-delayed Frederiksted project at roughly 75% complete, while lawmakers questioned whether remaining building systems and field work can be finished by year-end.
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Reset filtersBryan seeks October talks over BVI vessel fees
The governor proposed a Washington meeting after federal agencies asked about licensing costs and entry limits affecting USVI charter boats, water taxis and passengers; no agreement has been reached.
Federal court rejects BIR's 3.8% investment-tax assessment
A judge ruled the Net Investment Income Tax is not mirrored into the territory and invalidated a $673,032 assessment against one bona fide USVI resident; the decision does not automatically refund other taxpayers.
JKMAX recalls 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon
Federal safety officials say the products can overheat and have been linked to 577 smoking, melting or burning reports and 53 burn injuries.
VIPA board selects Ava Penn as executive director
The Port Authority's board chose its interim leader by majority vote after a competitive search, placing her in charge of the territory's airports, seaports and capital programs.
Court widens borrower-record discovery in hurricane insurance case
Scotiabank and Oriental Bank must produce a 50% sample of Virgin Islands borrower files in a proposed class action over force-placed insurance; the order does not decide liability or certify a class.
DLCA sues eight drug companies over alleged opioid-control failures
The territorial consumer-protection agency alleges deficient suspicious-order monitoring and misleading marketing; the defendants had not responded when the complaint was reported.
Health Department deploys faster disease-surveillance platform
The territory is among the first jurisdictions using the latest CDC-supported NBS 7 system and the first to operate it through Amazon Web Services, according to VIDOH.
Home batteries deliver 2.5 MWh in territory-wide grid tests
The Virgin Islands Energy Office says coordinated residential batteries reduced demand on both power systems during two half-hour tests; the pilot remains small relative to peak demand.
St. Croix National Guard training-noise window has ended
The Guard's announced September 16–18 exercise window near Estate Glen, Estate Slob and Coble is over; no extension was found Saturday morning.
Final Caneel Bay cleanup phase paused while federal funding is reassessed
The National Park Service says work on the unauthorized landfill near Honeymoon Beach is on hold; the agency has not announced a restart date.
USVI special-education programs remain under heightened federal oversight
Federal reviewers again placed the territory's school-age and early-intervention programs in the 'Needs Assistance' category, citing continuing compliance and data problems.
Public comment opens on $44.1 million USVI water-infrastructure plan
DPNR will accept feedback on the proposed use of federal drinking-water and clean-water funds until noon September 28.
New DPNR worksheet becomes required for major land-use applications October 1
Rezoning, use-variance and Planned Area Development applicants will have to explain how projects align with the territory's 2024 land-and-water plan.
Prosperity Farm challenges licensing ruling while public operations remain closed
The St. Croix operators asked Superior Court to review DLCA's administrative process; the filing does not lift the separate Health Department shutdown or authorize reopening.
VIPD enters sustainment phase after reaching full consent-decree compliance
Federal records place every remaining reform provision in compliance, but court oversight continues while the department works to show those gains will last.
Police investigate two deaths at Estate St. John residence
VIPD says preliminary findings point to a possible homicide-suicide after Carmen and Dennis Ferdinand were found dead Saturday night, but the circumstances remain under investigation.
Frederiksted public archery range closes until further notice
DPNR has closed the archery range at Isaac Gatewood James Park in Estate LaGrange; the agency has not announced a reason or reopening date.
USVI's 18 Opportunity Zone nominations await Treasury decision
The territory nominated every currently eligible tract across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, but the federal tax-incentive designations are not yet approved.
Vester Gade paving schedule has ended; completion remains unconfirmed
The announced September 14–16 closure window is over, but Public Works has not posted a dated notice confirming that work is complete or normal traffic has resumed.
Public-corruption retirement bill held for more safeguards
Senators kept Bill 36-0132 in committee while they address due process, appeals, employee contributions, proportionality and protections for dependents.
V.I. Bar asks Supreme Court to revisit territorial judges' 10-year terms
A friend-of-the-court brief argues that federal judges serving the Virgin Islands should receive the same life-tenure protections as district judges in the states, but the Supreme Court has not ruled on that request.
WTJX funding loss raises concern about fundraising and possible layoffs
Board nominees told senators the public broadcaster must strengthen outside fundraising after losing more than $1 million in federal support; no layoff decision was announced at the hearing.
Abandoned-vehicle deadline now depends on each tag date
The general active-alert badge has been retired, but owners named on the third enforcement list should confirm their vehicle's individual deadline directly with the Office of the Administrator.