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Oil Surges as Iran War Deepens, Raising New Threat for USVI Power Bills, Gas Prices and Food Costs

As oil prices surged Monday amid the escalating war on Iran, the economic implications for the U.S. Virgin Islands came back ...
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WAPA Dispatches More Lineworkers to Jamaica, Citing Restoration Support and Storm Lessons

Also in Jamaica are Transmission & Distribution Director Collin Brown and Line Superintendent Paul Gumbs. WAPA said the two ...
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No Clock Change for Virgin Islands as Most of U.S. Moves to Daylight Saving Time

The Virgin Islands, however, does not observe daylight saving time and remains on Atlantic Standard Time throughout the year. For residents of the territory, that means no clocks need to be adjusted ...
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Virgin Islands Literary Festival Returns in April as The Caribbean Writer Marks 40th Anniversary

“We are delighted to celebrate our 12th year,” said VILF Chairperson Alscess Lewis-Brown, editor of The Caribbean Writer.
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VIEDA Announces Public Hearing and Decision Meetings for March 19, 2026

Pursuant to Section 717, Chapter 12, Title 29 of the Virgin Islands Code, as amended, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:00 ...
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Anguilla Landfill Set to Reopen Monday After Weekend Fire Closure on St. Croix

ST. CROIX — After remaining closed through the weekend as emergency crews battled a fire at the Anguilla Landfill, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority announced Sunday that the facility is ...