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The U.S. Virgin Islands News Publication of Record Launched in January 1999 – the islands’ first and only daily internet newspaper – the VI Source soon became the “news publication of record” for the U.S. Virgin Islands. It took off immediately despite the absence of high-speed internet in the islands for several years following the start-up. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesWAPA Executive Director Smith Says Solar Would Save Big Bucks
Andrew Smith, executive director of the Water and Power Authority, is trying to streamline the process to get major solar production in the territory because he says it will save the Authority a great deal of money. Members of WAPA’s Governing Board Tuesday expressed encouragement for the efforts of his team but questioned whether the process had flaws.
Photo Focus: Visionaries Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
The Visionaries gave away between 50 and 100 turkeys at the event to share kindness for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Nathan Dowell photo) Nearly 100 community members headed to Emile Griffith Ballpark Saturday morning for a turkey giveaway organized by The Visionaries, an entertainment group operated by young V.I. adults. Event organizer Nathan Dowell said the Visionaries started as an entertainment group among talented friends in 2020 and has evolved as a way to give back to the community.
Free Entrepreneurial Camp for USVI High School/ College Students
Amps Entrepreneurship Institute and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are seeking 25 motivated USVI 16 to 22-year-old students to participate in the free ground-breaking “Shaping Equity through Conservation Entrepreneurial Camp.” This is a 3-day retreat in St. Croix to help Virgin Islands youth explore business opportunities in conservation, agriculture, marketing, IT and more.
Contentious Mafolie Plan Seeks Zoning Change
The would-be developer of a gift shop and scenic lookout in St. Thomas will present his case for a zoning change, according to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Lionel Warrell wants to change a parcel in Estate Elizabeth, just up the road from Mafolie Hotel, from its residential zoning to allow for a commercial business, according to DPNR. Similar plans have been reviewed and dismissed by the Senate at least three times.