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.
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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.
Bryan signs housing, veterans and health measures; vetoes gun-law package
Eight bills became law, including measures for homeownership funding, displaced LBJ Gardens residents, student immunizations and a women veterans coordinator; three bills were vetoed.
Coastal regulators approve soccer, ballpark and Crown Bay projects
The St. Thomas CZM committee advanced a new Estate Nazareth soccer center, Ezra Fredericks Ballpark upgrades and added amenities at Crown Bay Marina.
Police investigate fatal shooting at La Grande Princesse service station
VIPD says 22-year-old Thymothy Rodriguez was found with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night; no suspect or motive was announced in the initial report.
Archived: Crown Bay Road work notice covered October 10–24
This historical brief covers the October 10–24 Feeder 9A work phase. Its alert has expired; the passed end date does not confirm that every lane has reopened.
JFL's temporary reduced-hours window has ended
The special administrative and outpatient schedule ran through Friday, September 11; the newsroom alert has been retired, while emergency and inpatient care were never reduced.
St. Croix man charged after brother dies in Estate Glynn stabbing
Miguel Cotto is being held on $1 million bail after police arrested him on murder and assault charges; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Waterfront boutique hotel concept advances in Charlotte Amalie
A 140-room proposal for the former Pizza Hut and International Plaza properties received conceptual historic-preservation approval, but design and permitting work remain.
$582,969 federal award backs next phase of USVI 988 service
The three-year project targets staffing, after-hours response, referrals, follow-up and coordination between the territory's new dedicated 988 service and 911.