U.S. Virgin Islands News

Man Drowns at Sugar Beach Condos on St. Croix

A man drowned Thursday at Sugar Beach Condos, St. Croix, after attempting to swim ashore, the V.I. Police Department reported.

US Virgin Islands moves towards collaboration with CARICOM

The US Virgin Islands is moving towards closer collaboration with its Caribbean neighbours after having made strides to initiate a functional cooperation agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).  

Two Men Safely Recovered After Abduction Incident on St. Croix

Two men were reported safe after being abducted by four masked individuals Tuesday evening of March 5, the Virgin Island Police Department has announced.

25-year-old man fatally shot in US Virgin Islands

A 25-year-old man is the latest murder victim on the US Virgin Islands.

USVI pushes forward on stalled law allowing recreational marijuana use

A stalled marijuana law in the US Virgin Islands got a big push Tuesday after an advisory board approved a list of proposed rules and regulations that would govern the recreational use of cannabis in the territory.

St. Thomas native Theron Thomas Clinches Grammy Songwriter of the Year,...

Join 664Connect Media in celebrating Theron Thomas's triumph at the Grammy Awards as the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical for 2024!

USVI records first murder for 2024

The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) reported a shot spotter alerted them to a shooting in the area of Post Office Square, St Thomas at 3:05am on Sunday.

ST Thomas: Gun violence claims 21 lives in 2023, 10 murders...

Speaking at a briefing, Briget Conow, Captain of the St Thomas, St John and Water Island Criminal Investigations Bureau, said all of the “senseless crimes” were carried out using firearms.

USVI unveils temporary measures for St Croix water crisis

The newest measures were unveiled at a virtual town hall held months after people in St Croix complained about red and brown water coming out of their taps.

USVI officials urge vigilance as flu & COVID cases surge

The surge in new COVID-19 and flu infections is being linked to an influx of visitors during the holidays.