U.S. Virgin Islands
- Celebrates Theron Thomas's Grammy Nomination For Songwriter of the Year at Los Angeles Event January 14, 2025 1:30 pm The Virgin Island Consortium A special event was held in Los Angeles on February 2 to honor St. Thomas native Theron Thomas, who received a Grammy nomination for Songwriter of the Year. The celebration was hosted by the V.I. Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. …
- Months after winning, someone claims $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot in NJ December 23, 2024 5:58 pm NBC 10 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Months after a Mega Millions ticket worth $1.13 billion was sold in New Jersey, the state lottery says a winner has come forward to claim one of the biggest prizes in the game's history. "The ticket was drawn at a Monmouth County ShopRite in …
- Senate Approves Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan and More December 19, 2024 9:41 am St. Thomas Source (Source file photo) The 35th Legislature approved and adopted the years-in-the-making Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan as the territory’s guiding document for the future of development in the U.S. Virgin Islands during a marathon session on Wednesday. …
- Rules and Judiciary Committee Approves Board Nominees and Bills December 14, 2024 5:31 am St. Thomas Source Sen. Diane Capehart chairs Rules and Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday. (Photo courtesy V.I. Legislature) The Rules and Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Diane T. Capehart, met Thursday to consider nominations and bills. Approved items will be …
- Virgin Islands Holiday Lights Contest Returns with Cash Prizes Up to $3,000 December 12, 2024 3:33 pm The Virgin Island Consortium The Virgin Islands Lottery is bringing festive cheer to the territory with its “Deck the House” Holiday Lights Competition. Residents of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John are encouraged to decorate their homes with dazzling holiday lights for a chance to …
- Senators Move To Close Ghost Gun Loophole December 12, 2024 1:18 am St. Thomas Source Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens’ legislation to update laws governing ghost guns will close a significant loophole, testifiers said Wednesday. Sen. Gittens, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety, said the proposed bill makes …
- Lottery hopes to get residents into holiday spirit with house decorating contest December 10, 2024 9:44 am The Virgin Islands Daily News In an effort to help residents get into the holiday spirit and literally brighten up the territory during the Christmas season, the Virgin Islands Lottery has launched a Holiday Lights Competition. Participants in the “Deck the House” competition in each …
- Virgin Islands Lottery Transfers $2.2 Million to GERS for Retirees' Annual Bonuses November 29, 2024 1:15 pm The Virgin Island Consortium The Virgin Islands Lottery announced this week that it has fulfilled its financial mandate for the 2024 fiscal year by completing a $2.2 million payment to the Government Employees’ Retirement System of the Virgin Islands. This transfer ensures that …
- VI Lottery Makes GERS Payments November 26, 2024 5:28 pm St. Thomas Source The Virgin Islands Lottery has completed payments to the Government Employees’ Retirement System of the Virgin Islands, fulfilling its mandate for FY2024 as required by law. Based on the percentage of revenues generated, the VIL transfers funds to the GERS …
- V.I. Lottery Announces $500,000 Grand Prize in 88th Extraordinary Drawing This December November 25, 2024 6:08 pm The Virgin Island Consortium The Virgin Islands Lottery is set to spread holiday cheer with its 88th Extraordinary Drawing (EX-88), “Have a Very Merry Christmas,” offering a grand prize of $500,000. The drawing, slated for Thursday, December 19, 2024, promises additional cash and …
- St. John All-Island Children’s Choir Presents Concert on Nov. 20 November 11, 2024 5:04 am St. Thomas Source Third-grade girls at the Julius E. Sprauve School express themselves through the music as they prepare for the Nov. 20 concert of the St. John All Island Children’s Choir. (Photo by William Stelzer) The community is invited to enjoy a performance by more …
- $100,000 Virgin Islands lottery winner accused of cashing checks stolen from St. Thomas beach bar October 18, 2024 7:30 pm Virgin Islands Free Press CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man has been arrested on allegations that he cashed checks stolen from a St. Thomas beach bar. Ronald John Mosholder, 41, of Cruz Bay, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, obtaining money by false pretense and …
- Winner of $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in N.J. remains mystery after 6 months. Clock is ticking. September 26, 2024 3:42 pm NJ.com - New Jersey The person holding a Mega Millions ticket worth $1.13 billion - the biggest lottery prize ever won in New Jersey - remains unknown to lottery officials six months after the huge drawing. While New Jersey lottery officials quickly announced the location of …
- STJ Recovery Choir wants new voices for its upcoming season September 19, 2024 10:27 am The Virgin Islands Daily News All community members who enjoy singing are invited to join the St. John Recovery Choir. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings beginning Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gifft Hill School Upper Campus and Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Hawksnest …
- Virgin Islands Lottery Drawing 1036 Rescheduled August 28, 2024 7:52 am St. Thomas Source Virgin Islands Lottery The Virgin Islands Lottery informs the public that Drawing 1036 for the Back-to-School ticket, slated for Thursday, Aug. 29, has been rescheduled to Friday, Aug. 30. The St. Thomas office suffered an internet outage on Monday that …
