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Senators speak at recess during an emergency session Thursday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. (Left to right) Senators Milton Potter and Ray Fonseca, Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., and Senator Donna Frett-Gregory.

Senate approves bills to amend state of emergency statute, pay WAPA for government debt

Senate approves bills during emergency session to pay WAPA for government debt, replenish rainy-day fund; amends state of emergency statute.

Assistant Tourism Commissioner Elizabeth Hansen Watley, chair of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, attends the organizing legislative session of the 36th Legislature on January 13 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Terminated Taxi Commission Executive Director files court complaint against Chair Elizabeth Watley

Vernice Gumbs asks Virgin Islands Superior Court to restore her as executive director of VI Taxicab Commission in complaint claiming lack of quorum to terminate her.

Cleopatra Peter, left, speaks during a Virgin Islands Board of Elections meeting Thursday at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix. Lilliana Belardo de O’Neal is also pictured.

Board of Elections member questions law giving supervisor authority to conduct elections

Board of Elections member Cleopatra Peter questions law that switched authority to conduct elections to supervisor of Elections System of the Virgin Islands from board.

The Cassada Gardens Racetrack in St. John Parish in Antigua, which has not held horse races since June 2022, is being upgraded and modernized by the Antigua Turf Club as part of a project that included the construction of a dam to ensure a reliable water supply for the facility.

VIGL Operations pursue casino venture in Antigua, profit sharing with Antigua Turf Club horsemen

VIGL Operations exploring potential venture to open a casino in Antigua and share profits with horsemen so they can redevelop dormant racetrack.

The USS Lake Erie is docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in Frederiksted.

Navy ships provide economic boom for STX after Bryan administration reached out to address concerns

Nearly blocked by security concerns, coordination among local and federal agencies made the Navy vessel visits possible, providing a boost to the local economy.

A St. Croix resident of more than 40 years, who spoke with WTJX in person on the condition that she not be identified, citing concerns about her privacy and safety after being assaulted, shows her deeply cut hand as she sits in the police station at Wilbur H. Francis Command in Frederiksted after sustaining injuries during an early-morning attack while jogging on Black Friday. Her face is not shown, however, blood is running down her head to her nose, to her ear, and to her neck.

Victim attacked by driver of white Benz shares painful account, calls for action to protect others

Woman injured in unprovoked attack on Black Friday calls for police action to protect St. Croix community as photo array issue slows investigation.

Girl Scout cookies have risen in price as inflation takes its bite. But it's not all bad news: Customers still seem to be willing to pay up.

Inflation has a new victim: Girl Scout cookies

Many Girl Scout councils are raising the price of their popular cookies from $5 to $6 a box. The increase offers Girl Scouts and their customers a bittersweet lesson in inflation.

Kenji Lopez-Alt is managing culinary director of Serious Eats, author of the James Beard Award-nominated column "The Food Lab," and a columnist for <em>Cooking Light.</em> His first book is <em>The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.</em>

A Kitchen Science Savant Shares His Secrets In 'The Food Lab'

Kenji Lopez-Alt left a restaurant job to test and write about the mysteries of food science. His new book details findings from how best to sear a steak to how to get more golden pancakes.

Charlotte Amalie High School, pictured, was one of the primary locations convicted child rapist Alfredo Bruce Smith, a former CAHS track coach and school monitor, used to sexually abuse boys throughout the 15 years he worked at the school from 2006 until his arrest in 2021.

Statutes complicate prosecution of officials who did not report Bruce Smith; Rhea seeks alternatives

AG nominee clarifies statute of limitations prevents prosecution of school officials for failure to report suspected sexual abuse, no evidence to charge with child abuse.

Haldane Davies, who worked at the University of the Virgin Islands for 16 years up until 2022, including his last eight years with the institution as vice president of Business Development and Innovation, served as chair of the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission.

Senate and administration members recommended for $349K in pay increases by Compensation Commission

Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission recommends salary increases for 12 executive branch officials and senators, misses deadline by law to submit study.

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