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John Yob, state chair of the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands, sent a letter dated May 14 to Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes seeking confirmation that candidates nominated by the VIGOP through its own party-run process will appear on the general election ballot as if they had been nominated through the customary primary election.

VIGOP State Chair John Yob seeks confirmation from supervisor of elections on party-run primaries

Elections System awaiting filing deadline on Tuesday to determine whether political parties will need to conduct primaries ahead of general election.

Attorney Russell Pate, a new senatorial candidate, participates in the casting of lots Tuesday at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands office in the Sunny Isle Shopping Center.

Elections System holds casting of lots for Democratic Party primary election

ESVI holds casting of lots in both island districts ahead of Democratic Party primary election set for August 3; party caucus is Saturday.

A palm tree blows in the wind on the Northside of St. Thomas today as Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens while approaching the Virgin Islands, bringing the potential for moderate flooding rain, minor coastal flooding, and tropical storm-force winds between 50 mph and 73 mph.

Tropical Storm Ernesto has potential for moderate flooding rain; territory under hurricane watch

Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens and is expected to reach territory this evening; flash flood watch in effect through Thursday morning.

Daryl Jean-Baptiste, pictured in the Superior Court parking lot, faces up to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter for causing a fatal car crash in 2019 after deliberating for about two hours and 45 minutes today in Superior Court.

Daryl Jean-Baptiste convicted in Davindra Ramsundar Jr.’s fatal crash; faces up to five years

Jury returns mixed verdict to find Daryl Jean-Baptiste guilty of involuntary manslaughter for causing fatal car crash, not guilty of negligent homicide by motor vehicle.

How new tariffs will impact small retailers. And, key takeaways from Trump's 7th week

President Trump's new tariffs are expected to take effect tomorrow. Small retailers are bracing for the impact. And, Trump denies reports of Laura Loomer's influence in yesterday's NSC firings.

Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?

Coffee growers are facing climate change, labor shortages and incomes below the poverty line. On International Coffee Day, we take stock of the industry behind the beverage.

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has propane tanks stored on a hill above the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas.

PFA board approves three-month contract extension for law firm that worked on Vitol transaction

Public Finance Authority approves $300K increase in Squire Patton Boggs contract for Vitol transaction; Contract extension facilitates return of $45M payment to VI gov’t.

VIElectron is moving closer toward final interconnection to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grid for its solar farm in Estate Petronella, pictured.

PSC updated on WAPA financial crisis, solar farm projects; Ferry operators discuss suspended service

Public Services Commission receives updates on cash-strapped utility, VIElectron solar projects; Ferry operators discuss suspended service between downtown STT and STJ.

The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority’s office on St. Croix is located at 1000 King Street, Suite 6 in Christiansted.

Global firm files lawsuit to block PFA/ODR from executing ‘improperly awarded’ $137 million contract

Hill International Inc. seeks injunction enjoining Public Finance Authority/Office of Disaster Recovery from entering management services contract with any other entity.

Mario Brooks, who has served as acting police commissioner for the past four months, speaks during a press briefing today at Government House on St. Croix after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced him as his nominee for police commissioner.

Mario Brooks nominated as police commissioner, emphasizes community policing as tool to fight crime

Mario Brooks, police commissioner-nominee, stresses need for community policing and more officers on the street to enhance law enforcement.

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