Apply For A Grant From Virgin Islands Council on the Arts

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts is accepting applications for grants of up to $10,000.

Cruis Ship Docks In St. Thomas, The First In 15 Months

The Celebrity Edge, owned by the Royal Caribbean Group, brought around 1,500 passengers and 700 crew members to St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Records Bureau Closed to Public on Friday 7/2/21

Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed to the public on Friday, July 2, due to repairs to the air conditioning system.

CFVI Uses $50K From Liberty Foundation To Support Community Orgs

The Liberty Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Liberty Communications, is helping CFVI support local organizations across the USVI.

Department of Human Services Offices Closed Tuesday, June 29

All Department of Human Services offices will be closed on Tuesday for hurricane preparedness training.

WAPA: Island-Wide Power Outages Because We Cannot Meet Demand

WAPA says the ongoing power outage affecting all of St. Thomas and St. John is because the power authority simply cannot meet demand.

Local Companies Tied to Limetree Bay Forced To Lay Off Employees

Pinnacle Services LLC laid off 100 employees on Wednesday, all of whom were directly tied to the now-closed refinery.

Shuttered Refinery Addresses Debt, Investors Brace For Losses

Limetree Bay announced it is shutting down the St. Croix refinery and the repercussions are rolling in.

Community Survey Reveals Damning Accusations Against Refinery

The community survey hopes to identify and measure the effect Limetree Bay Refinery has had on St. Croix.

St. Croix Coastal Zone Management Meeting

Management will decide on the National Park Service's proposal to rehab the Contact Station in the Salt River Bay National Historical Park.

Limetree Bay Will Remain Shut Down And Layoff 271 Employees

The company announced that it does not have enough cash on hand to restart operations once the EPA shutdown order expires.

EPA Orders Limetree To Install More Monitors, Gov. Bryan Responds

Limetree Bay Refinery must install 18 air monitors in St. Croix before it can reopen.

WAPA: Electricity Down For St. Thomas Feeder A

Electrical Service Interruption Affecting Customers on a Portion of Feeder 6A

Royal Caribbean Sets Sail for USVI, Estimates $40 million Revenue

The cruise company announced that 15-20 ships will cruise the Eastern Caribbean this year, and every trip will make a stop on St. Thomas.

WAPA: Electrical Interruption Affecting Customers on St. Croix

Early morning electrical outage affecting customers on Feeder 10.

St. Croix Group Launches Community Survey On Limetree Refinery

Tune in Thursday at 10 a.m as the St. Croix Environmental Association announces a survey to document the impact of Limetree Refinery.

DHS Closes Knud Hansen Complex Due To Staff Member With COVID-19

The Department of Human Services will close the Knud Hansen Complex for several days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

WAPA: Potable Water Cut Off Affecting Customers Near Havensight

Potable Water Service Interruption Affecting Customer in Havensight and Surrounding Areas

WAPA: Electricity Out For All St. Thomas and St. John Customers

Efforts are underway to rebuild the generation capacity needed to restore electrical service in the St. Thomas - St. John district.

In Case You Missed It: Headlines From The Week

Sit back, relax and catch up on this week's news.

Sargassum Stench Shuts Down Fish And Wildlife Office

Decaying sargassum seaweed creates a stench so offensive that the Fish and Wildlife office in Red Hook will temporarily close.

Royal Caribbean Summer Cruises Will Stop In USVI

Royal Caribbean announced a line-up of summer cruises. Three ships will stop in Charlotte Amalie, starting in August.

Road Closures In Frederiksted On Monday, Traffic Must Detour

Customers in the area may also experience reduced water pressure.

Horses Will Race Again On St. Croix, St. Thomas Still On Hold

The Governor signed a new agreement with VIGL that will allow them to resume construction on the St. Croix track immediately.

WAPA: Planned AM Power Outage

There will be a planned power outage on Thursday, June 3 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Customers in the area of Estate Nadir will be affected.

Season Closed: Queen Conch, Mutton, Lane Snapper

DPNR announced that Queen Conch is closed for fishing from June 1, 2021 until October 31, 2021. Mutton and Lane Snapper seasons also closed.

Stench Still Plagues St. Croix Residents After Manhole Is Closed

St. Croix residents reported noxious odors on Thursday night and Friday morning, suggesting that the manhole is not to blame for the fumes.

Charlotte Amalie Hosts Late Night Shopping And Dining This Summer

Main Street in downtown Charlotte Amalie will be closed to cars but open to pedestrians as downtown welcomes shoppers and diners.

Beers and Turtles, But No Beer For Turtles

Leatherback Brewing Company is introducing a new, small-batch beer on Saturday and a portion of the proceeds will go to turtle conservation.

Class Action Suit Filed Against Refinery

A group of residents, property owners and visitors to the island of St. Croix have filed class action claims against the local oil refinery.

de Frenchtown Bar: Great Mojitos, Famous Fungi, A Very Cool Vibe

de Frenchtown Bar, a new bar and restaurant in Frenchtown, will have its grand opening on Friday, May 21.

CFVI Offering Neighborhood Revitalization & Resilience Grants

The Foundation is offering multiple grants to community-based and grassroots organizations, funded by Cruzan Rum.

Stores Across America Removing Masks Requirement, Not Yet In USVI

Chains and theme parks are rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated customers. USVI has not yet announced similar plans.

EPA Shuts Down Limetree Bay Refinery For 60 Days

The Clean Air Act enables the EPA to order the shut down of operations if they deem the refinery poses a risk to public health.

Limetree Bay Suspending Production

Limetree Bay refinery has informed the EPA that it is temporarily suspending production.

EPA Sends More People And Equipment To Investigate Limetree Bay

The EPA is committing additional people and equipment to investigate if Limetree Bay refinery is threatening the public's health.

Limetree Bay Refinery Will Start Monitoring Sulfur Dioxide

After receiving a notice of violation from the EPA, Limetree Bay has agreed to operate sulfur dioxide monitors around the refinery.

EPA Says Limetree Bay Refinery Violated Clean Air Act

The EPA notified Limetree Bay of the violation after sulfur dioxide emissions closed down local schools.

Cruise Ships Could Return to USVI Mid-July

The CDC is "committed" to letting cruise ships set sail this summer, potentially bringing thousands of visitors back to the Territory.

Nothing says Mother's Day Like “Made in the USVI”

Check out the "Made in the USVI" pop-up shop on St. Thomas and get your mom something special and local.