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Delroy “Ital” Anthony plays the drums at a cultural event on the island of St. John.

Delroy Anthony case dismissed, St. John culture bearer calls for public apology, accountability

Isabelle Teare

The VI Department of Justice dropped charges against vendor Delroy “Ital” Anthony, whose arrest at St. John Food Fair highlighted confusion among government agencies.

Carol Burke, chairwoman of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands

Judge upholds five-year ban on Dem Chair Carol Burke from casino; Burke calls ruling disappointing

Tom Eader

Superior Court upholds five-year ban of Democratic Chairwoman Carol Burke from Divi Casino, citing abusive conduct; Burke calls ruling delayed and disappointing.

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett delivers a video message posted to her Facebook page on July 9.

Court flags deficiency in dismissal filing of Epstein-linked suit against Plaskett, orders refiling

Tom Eader

Federal court flags technical deficiency in dismissal filing for Epstein-linked civil suit against Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, orders corrected submission.

This image taken from a video shows a police officer breaking up an altercation between Shakoi Mactavious and another man Wednesday outside the Cruz Bay Post Office on St. John.

Federal drug case unsealed after St. John man in wheelchair arrested on assault, firearm charges

Tom Eader

Shakoi Mactavious arrested for assault and gun possession outside post office as federal court unseals cocaine case tied to 2024 DEA sting operation in Cruz Bay.

Former At-Large Senator Steven Payne Sr. speaks during a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting on July 7, 2022 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Former Sen. Payne fights evidence in Florida sexual battery case as ex-employee urges action in hers

Tom Eader

Former Sen. Steven Payne Sr. moves to block prior misconduct evidence in Florida sex crime trial; plaintiff in VI civil case urges court to act on long-delayed motions.

Arturo Watlington Jr. is pictured during his swearing-in ceremony as a delegate to the Sixth Constitutional Convention on January 28 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Judge denies TRO Arturo Watlington Jr. needed to race his banned horse Sunday on St. Thomas

Tom Eader

Judge denies Arturo Watlington Jr.’s request to race banned horse, siding with Racing Commission’s safety concerns over 7-year-old horse Guillaume’s fitness to compete.

Angel Dawson Jr., Government Employees’ Retirement System administrator, left, and Dwane Callwood, GERS board chair, testify before the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection on June 23 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Dawson says GERS land development is aspirational, not committed, as Gittens pushes housing plan

Tom Eader

Government Employees’ Retirement System officials weigh mixed-used development of its land, partnerships, or sale, while some senators push for affordable housing.

Olric Carrington participates in a board meeting of the West Indian Company Limited on May 23.

WICO: Carrington rumored resignation, Bryan considering serving on board, Potter submits language

Tom Eader

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. considers joining WICO board himself following recent resignation, but he could not confirm rumored departure of Vice Chair Olric Carrington.

Baci Duty Free, a jewelry store in downtown Christiansted on the corner of Queen Cross and Strand streets, is facing eviction for allegedly owing $114,600 in unpaid rent.

Baci Duty Free faces eviction over $114,000 in alleged unpaid rent, denies claim despite agreement

Tom Eader

Baci Duty Free faces eviction after 25 years for allegedly owing unpaid rent, denies claim despite signed agreement.

Jason Charles, West Indian Company Limited board chair, participates in a board meeting on August 1.

WICO chair breaks ranks, conceding the entity’s public status after interim CEO’s evasive testimony

Tom Eader

WICO Board Chair Jason Charles confirms the company is a public entity; Tourism Commissioner-nominee Jennifer Matarangas-King replaces Joseph Boschulte as board member.