Tropical Treasure Hunt Celebrates New Digs & Surprise Successes

Tropical Treasure Hunt began as a romantic gesture, an unexpected start for a business based on tales of pirates, hidden booty and rum.

Next VIPA Board Meeting: October 27 At 10 A.M.

The public is invited to view the meeting via Zoom.

Ruptured Water Main Cuts Water In Downtown Charlotte Amalie

A ruptured water main disrupted water service from the Subbase area to downtown Charlotte Amalie.

Major Yacht Show Confirmed For Nov. 7-19 At Yacht Haven Grande

The 2021 Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, is scheduled for Nov. 7-10.

CFVI Unveils Refreshed Logo

CFVI released a modern take on their logo.

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Are Down: Here's What to Know

Here's what you need to know about the outage.

WAPA: Lights Out On St. Croix

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced that a major electrical service interruption is affecting all of St. Croix.

Residents of Hannah's Rest Lose Water, says WAPA

WAPA is rushing to fix a damaged water main.

St. Thomas VIEDA Office Closed Till Sept. 27

The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority office in St. Thomas will be closed for the rest of this week due to building repairs.

Limetree Wants More Time To Find A Buyer, Cuts 35 More Jobs

The floundering refinery has asked a judge for more time to secure a buyer and now faces a new regulatory challenge.

WAPA: St. John Customers To Lose Power At 9:30 am Thursday

WAPA announced scheduled maintenance which will result in customers on feeder 7E losing power for an hour on Thursday morning.

Nicci's Boutique Makes Headlines With Clothing And Kickboxing

The new boutique shop in Yacht Haven Grande is getting a lot of attention as a hub for style, fitness, and community.

WAPA Plant Failure Causes 911 Services To Fail Across USVI

A failure at the St. Thomas power plant on Monday caused 911 emergency services to temporarily shut down across the territory.

Port Authority is Hiring

The V.I. Port Authority is hiring for several positions - check it out!

WAPA Outages Across St. Thomas Today

WAPA is reporting power outages on feeders 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9B and 9E.

Sargassum Got Your Business Down? Take This Survey

The V.I. Hotel and Tourism Association wants to survey local business owners about Sargassum and how it's affecting the bottom line.

Limetree Bay Refinery Gets $10M Cash Infusion, But No Buyers

The company behind the refinery is still seeking a buyer. A $10M cash infusion will keep operations and clean-up going in the meantime.

U.S. To Send More Than 800k Vaccines To Caribbean Countries

The U.S. government announced that it will send more than 800,000 Pfizer vaccines to Caribbean nations.

Businesses Offered $2,500 Tax Incentive To Train Students

The Department of Education is offering local businesses a tax credit to provide hands-on training to students.

Call For Public Testimony On St. John Development Proposal

The next CZM committee meeting is on Thursday, August 19. Public commentary is invited on a proposed development project in Coral Bay.

WAPA: Loss of Drinking Water Affects 400 Customers In Mon Bijou

A water leak in the mainline has resulted in approximately 400 customers in Mon Bijou losing access to clean drinking water until Monday.

New COVID-19 Restrictions Start Friday, August 13

Restrictions include closing the beaches early, limiting mass gatherings and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for travelers.

Decommissioning Limetree Refinery Will Take Months, Says Company

The owners of the defunct refinery told a bankruptcy court that formally shutting down the facility will take several months.

Limetree Bay Fuel Storage Facility Raises $100 million

The fuel storage facility on St. Croix has secured a new financing agreement of $100 million in new capital.

WAPA: Scheduled Power Outage On Wednesday

Customers in Estates Rattan, St. John and Mount Pellier will be affected on Wednesday.

National Park Invites Bidders To Take Over Caneel Bay

The National Park Service announced that it will receive competitive bids for a new owner to redevelop the beleaguered St. John resort.

These US Virgin Islands Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the US Virgin Islands area.

St. Croix BMV Reopens To Public

V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicle reopened its St. Croix office on Thursday, July 29. The office closed on July 26 after a COVID-19 exposure.

Limetree Bay Looks To Sell Refinery

Bloomberg Law reports that Limetree Bay plans to sell the St. Croix refinery as part of the bankruptcy process.

WAPA: Customers On St. Croix Feeder 10A To Lose Power Saturday

Customers on St. Croix feeder 10A will lose power for several hours on Saturday morning as WAPA does scheduled maintenance.

PPP Loans Benefited US Virgin Islands Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in US Virgin Islands.

Today: Rapid Response Event For Employees Laid Off By Limetree

The first session is today, July 21, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. The second session is Thursday, July 22 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

DHS Closes Mars Hill SNAP and Medicaid Offices Due To COVID-19

DHS is closing its offices on St. Croix due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19. The office will re-open on Wednesday.

WAPA St. Thomas Customer Service Offices Reopens Monday

WAPA's customer service offices in the Port of Sale Mall will reopen during normal operating hours on Monday, July 19

Man Dies in Forklift Accident at Marriott

The operator of a forklift died after being trapped underneath the overturned vehicle.

Democrats Introduce New Legislation To Legalize Marijuana

The draft bill would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances.

EPA Updates Cleanup Plan For Tutu Wellfield Site On St. Thomas

The new EPA plan includes expanded plans for a ground-water clean-up system after taking samples at residential well sites.

WAPA: Electric Down For Many On St. Thomas

WAPA acknowledged an ectrical service interruption affecting customers on a portion of Feeder 7B.

Limetree Bay Refinery Files For Bankruptcy

Owners of the troubled refinery filed for bankruptcy this week after they were unable to raise additional funds.

Electric Interruptions Affecting Areas on St. Croix

Customers in Grove Place, Little La Grange, Brooks Hill, Oxford, Springfield and Jolly Hill are affected.