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GERS to increase employer contribution by 3% on October 1; funding not in FY 2026 executive budget

Tom Eader

Government House does not include $13 million in proposed fiscal year 2026 executive budget to cover 3% increase in employer pension contributions effective October 1.

The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission office on St. Thomas is located in Barbel Plaza.

Governor urges PSC members to rescind 5-cent LEAC reduction; WAPA petitions for reconsideration

Tom Eader

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urges PSC members to rescind 5-cent reduction to Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause on electricity bills; WAPA petitions PSC for reconsideration.

Police vehicles are parked outside the Bassanio G. David Sr. Command on St. Thomas.

GVI, VIPD sue police union and officers over alleged illegal strike during busy festival weekend

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Police Department claims planned sick-out endangered public safety and forced supervisors to work overtime, creating further operational/financial strain.

Haldane Davies, Bureau of Economic Research director, testifies during a Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance meeting June 3 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senate to weigh options to remove Davies as BER director after controversial appointment by governor

Tom Eader

The options senators have to remove Haldane Davies as director of the Bureau of Economic Research after his controversial appointment include defunding the position.

Assistant Attorney General Christopher Timmons, chief of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice's Civil Division

Virgin Islands to receive $1.58 million over next 15 years from opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands will have flexible use of funds from nationwide opioid settlement as $1.58 million will be paid out to the territory over the next 15 years.

Vessels that offer charter trips to the British Virgin Islands are among those docked at Island Global Yachting’s American Yacht Harbor marina in Vessup Bay in Red Hook on St. Thomas.

Three USVI charter companies relocate to BVI as VIPCA urges retaliation to increase in vessel fees

Tom Eader

VI Professional Charter Association calls on government to implement reciprocal licensing fees for BVI vessels; Governor Albert Bryan Jr. stands by negotiated terms.

Beverly Joseph, Government Employees Service Commission Health Insurance Board chair

Officials brace for health insurance hike as governor pushes self-funded plan amid budget concerns

Tom Eader

Officials brace for rising health insurance costs as talks continue while the governor’s proposed shift to self-funded coverage sparks debate over savings and fiscal risk.

McClafferty settles eviction complaint, hit with new lawsuit alleging he defrauded another investor

Tom Eader

Private equity investor Brett “Mac” McClafferty settles St. Thomas Social eviction complaint, accused in new lawsuit of defrauding another investor.

Assistant Attorney General Christopher Timmons, chief of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice’s Civil Division, left, and Attorney General Gordon Rhea, a defendant in his capacity as a nonvoting member of the Virgin Islands Parole Board, enter Superior Court today for a hearing relating to the Parole Board.

Judge grants temporary restraining order to postpone VI Parole Board hearings due to lack of quorum

Tom Eader

Superior Court judge grants TRO to postpone Parole Board hearings due to lack of quorum ahead of hearing for Fountain Valley inmates, convicted child rapist.

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. participates in a Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning meeting Thursday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Committee on Ethical Conduct calls for formal hearing in harassment complaint against Sen. Bolques

Tom Eader

Committee on Ethical Conduct determines formal hearing is warranted after reviewing evidence while investigating complaint against At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr.