The Virgin Islands Daily News

15/11/2024

V.I. history

The Eliza James-McBean Clock Tower and Boardwalk in Frederiksted is named for one of the longest living Crucians. In May 2003, the V.I. Legislature honored her posthumously, two years after she died at age 105 in July 2001, but the park wasn’t dedicated until Sept. 9, 2009, on the anniversary of her birth. A plaque on the clock tower notes she was honored for her contributions to the Virgin Islands’ culture and as a tradition bearer.

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15/11/2024

Just hangin’ out 🦎

An iguana hangs out on the rocks near the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in Road Town, Tortola, on Tuesday.

Daily News photo by Dean Greenaway

15/11/2024

The V.I. National Park has welcomed international volunteer Samuel Acquaah, who hopes to share his knowledge with the community to develop a deeper understanding of the shared history and heritage between West Africa and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The V.I. National Park has welcomed international volunteer Samuel Acquaah, who hopes to share his knowledge with the community to develop a deeper understanding of the shared history and heritage

15/11/2024

Senators grappled with a proposal to allow for individuals to change their gender designation on identifying government documents during Tuesday’s hearing of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, before ultimately tabling the bill for further consideration.
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Senators grappled with a proposal to allow for individuals to change their gender designation on identifying government documents during Tuesday’s hearing of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public

15/11/2024

Senators expressed concern about the status of the controversial Summer’s End marina development planned for Coral Bay on St. John during a hearing of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture on Wednesday.
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Senators expressed concern about the status of the controversial Summer’s End marina development planned for Coral Bay on St. John during a hearing of the Committee on Economic Development and

13/11/2024

Seeing double 🌈

A morning rain shower Tuesday provides for a double rainbow over the Westin Frenchman’s Reef resort on St. Thomas.

Daily News photo by Nick Heinemann

13/11/2024

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. made several announcements during Tuesday’s press briefing, including nomination of Mario Brooks as V.I. Police Commissioner, additional tax refunds, and major infrastructure projects.
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Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. made several announcements during Tuesday’s press briefing, including nomination of Mario Brooks as V.I. Police Commissioner, additional tax refunds, and major infrastructure projects.

12/11/2024

A dreary day for cruisers 🌧

Three cruise ships docked at the West Indian Co. dock in St. Thomas on Monday, but with the sky downcast for much of the day after heavy rainfall into the wee morning hours, many of the nearly 7,000 passengers and crew appeared to have stayed on board, with only a few venturing out. Wet weather conditions are expected to continue today.

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12/11/2024

A new maximum rainfall record was set Monday on St. Thomas, and more rain is expected today amid an unusually wet autumn that’s causing washed out roads — as well as dangerously high surf and rip currents.
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A new maximum rainfall record was set Monday on St. Thomas, and more rain is expected today amid an unusually wet autumn that’s causing washed out roads — as well

12/11/2024

Lawyers for the cash-strapped V.I. Water and Power Authority are still fighting a court order that put a freeze on a FirstBank account worth $6.9 million, arguing that it’s jeopardizing the utility’s ability to purchase fuel.
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Lawyers for the cash-strapped V.I. Water and Power Authority are still fighting a court order that put a freeze on a FirstBank account worth $6.9 million, arguing that it’s jeopardizing

11/11/2024

A new Justice is sworn in

Newly sworn-in Supreme Court Associate Justice Harold W.L. Willocks gets a hug and kiss from wife, Yvette, following Friday’s Investiture Ceremony on St. Croix. The ceremony took place at historic Buddhoe Park in Frederiksted, a location specifically chosen by Willocks.
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Photo 1 by Everett Ryan
Photo 2 by Petra Victor

07/11/2024

Election Day winners for the V.I. Legislature and Delegate to Congress remained the same after 391 absentee ballots were counted territorywide on Wednesday, the first day of counting.
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Election Day winners for the V.I. Legislature and Delegate to Congress remained the same after 391 absentee ballots were counted territorywide on Wednesday, the first day of counting.

07/11/2024

The Virgin Islands National Park has announced that the second phase of the Caneel Bay Resort environmental cleanup will begin in 2025.
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The Virgin Islands National Park has announced that the second phase of the Caneel Bay Resort environmental cleanup will begin in 2025.

06/11/2024

In photos: Election Day 2024

Yesterday voters across the territory headed to the polls. For more photos and Election Day coverage visit The Virgin Islands Daily News website, link in bio.

Photo 1: Voters wait in line outside the polling center at Tutu Park Mall on St. Thomas Tuesday. Photo by Suzanne Carlson
Photo 2: Bridgette Williams and Mada Nile campaigning at St. Joseph School Polling Site on St. Croix. Photo by Petra Victor
Photo 3: Revelers Raynisha Ritter, Sharkira Ritter, Mickey Lynch, and Markeymah Cargile campaigning at St. Croix Central High School. Photo by Petra Victor

06/11/2024

Election Day 2024:
Former Sen. Kurt Vialet made a triumphant return to the V.I. Legislature, topping the list of seven senators poised to take a seat in the 36th Legislature. Vialet did not seek a seat in the 35th Legislature to run for Government House, but was unsuccessful in that bid.
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ST. CROIX — Former Sen. Kurt Vialet made a triumphant return to the V.I. Legislature, topping the list of seven senators poised to take a seat in the 36th Legislature.

06/11/2024

Election Day 2024:
All six incumbent St. Thomas senators who ran in Tuesday’s election will return to their seats, along with newcomer Avery Lewis, who took a leave of absence as Administrator for the St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island district to campaign for the 36th Legislature.

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All six incumbent St. Thomas senators who ran in Tuesday’s election will return to their seats, along with newcomer Avery Lewis, who took a leave of absence as Administrator for

05/11/2024

Students and staff at both Kean High School and the University of the Virgin Islands are mourning the death of 17-year-old Kareem L. Pinney, who was tragically gunned down early Sunday morning on St. Thomas.

“Pinney was a freshman residing on campus enrolled in classes that would have led to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from the College of Science and Mathematics. Pinney was mortally wounded when gunshots were fired near his family home at Grandview Apartments Housing Community,” according to a statement by UVI Monday.

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04/11/2024

Tickles, a decades-old St. Thomas institution referred to as the “Cheers of the Caribbean” closed its doors for the last time Thursday night, after two nights of revelry described as “just like the old days.”

Morrissette requested musicians perform “American Pie,” and a crowd sang together on the stage about “the day the music died” as a final sendoff to a regular part of their lives.

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Photos by Tim West and Priscilla Lynn.