VIPD warns residents to delete fake traffic-fine payment texts
Police say messages claiming unpaid Virgin Islands traffic violations are fraudulent and are not connected to VIPD or another legitimate territorial agency.
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Reset filtersWAPA completes $17 million Feeder 13 bypass for St. Thomas–St. John grid
The FEMA-funded transmission line is commissioned after Sunday's outage ran nine hours beyond the original restoration estimate.
Fort Christian parking lot closes Saturday; vehicles left overnight may be towed
Public Works says motorists must remove vehicles by Friday night and arrange alternate parking for August 29 while the lot accommodates a private event.
Nearly $298 million moves St. Thomas hospital and school rebuilding forward
The Public Finance Authority approved a capped $207.36 million contract for the first two phases of Schneider Hospital's rebuild and nearly $91 million in additional work across six education facilities.
Suspect arrested in killing of Gerell Reed on St. Thomas
VIPD says detectives arrested 23-year-old J’vonte Mercer on St. Croix after identifying him as a suspect in the August 27 fatal shooting.
Autism provider seeks EDC support for territorywide expansion
Tropical Behavioral Services says tax benefits could speed new facilities on St. Thomas and St. John, while an EDC commissioner pressed the company for stronger expansion projections.
September 20 USVI heat-advisory window has expired
This archived notice covered Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check NWS for current weather alerts.
St. Thomas steps onto the world sailing stage
The island has been named a host port and team partner for the 2027–28 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, creating a new opportunity to place Virgin Islands hospitality before an international audience.
Walk for Hope invites the territory to move together
A series of community walks planned for September will bring attention to suicide prevention, connection and behavioral-health support.
Cancryn Bridge demolition complete; Veterans Drive fully reopened
Public Works says crews finished removing the bridge Saturday and reopened the roadway, ending the weekend traffic advisory.
Shanice Laurent makes Air Guard history on St. Thomas
The longtime registered nurse has become the island’s first female Air National Guard officer and will serve as a clinical nurse.
Four generators arrive to strengthen St. John backup power
The equipment can produce a combined 10 megawatts, moving WAPA closer to dedicated backup generation for the island.
New grant program targets the capacity behind local impact
Virgin Islands small businesses and nonprofits can seek technical-assistance support designed to strengthen their financial and operational foundations.