# croix (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover croix. Page: Feed: --- ## [Two New Taxi Inspectors Issue 53 Citations as Commission Seeks $1M More for Enforcement and Technology](https://vinews.org/posts/two-new-taxi-inspectors-issue-53-citations-as-commission-seeks-1m-more-for-enforcement-and-technology) _2026-08-17 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The V.I. Taxicab Commission is asking lawmakers to increase its fiscal year 2027 budget to approximately $1.5 million, saying its approved $554,637 operating budget is insufficient to adequately staff the agency, expand enforcement, improve collections and replace outdated paper-based systems. ## [Three-Story Prinsens Gade Apartment Plan Advances; Historic Board Approves Three Other St. Thomas Projects](https://vinews.org/posts/three-story-prinsens-gade-apartment-plan-advances-historic-board-approves-three-other-st-thomas-projects) _2026-08-17 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The St. Thomas-St. John District Commission of the V.I. Historic Preservation Commission advanced preliminary plans for a three-story apartment complex at 45-46 Prinsens Gade last week while also approving structural, solar and fencing work at Crown House, demolition of a deteriorating retaining wall at Electra House and installation of a roof-access ladder at 48B Norre Gade. ## [Nearly 700 Attend Innovative Housing Construction Summit Focused on Homeownership](https://vinews.org/posts/nearly-700-attend-innovative-housing-construction-summit-focused-on-homeownership) _2026-08-17 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ Nearly 700 people participated in the second annual Innovative Housing Construction Summit held across St. Thomas and St. Croix, reflecting strong demand for affordable homeownership opportunities in the U.S. Virgin Islands. ## [BVI honours Hodge after historic Commonwealth Games win](https://vinews.org/posts/bvi-honours-hodge-after-historic-commonwealth-games-win) _2026-08-13 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The BVI has honoured its Commonwealth Games athletes, with record-breaking sprinter Adaejah Hodge receiving special recognition for her historic gold-medal performance in Glasgow. ## [Public Hospitals Questioned on Mounting Debt, Billing Issues in 2027 Budget Hearing](https://vinews.org/posts/public-hospitals-questioned-on-mounting-debt-billing-issues-in-2027-budget-hearing) _2026-08-13 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The Virgin Islands’ public hospitals face mounting debt, unpaid employee withholdings and delayed government allotments as they seek nearly $192 million in combined fiscal year 2027 operating budgets. ## [WAPA Questioned on Outages, Aging Equipment and Debt in FY 2027 Budget Hearing](https://vinews.org/posts/wapa-questioned-on-outages-aging-equipment-and-debt-in-fy-2027-budget-hearing) _2026-08-13 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority presented a $316.7 million fiscal year 2027 operating budget Wednesday as senators questioned officials over recurring outages, aging equipment and the utility’s financial condition. ## [Senate Approves Temporary Law-Enforcement Integration Plan to Boost Police Manpower and Fight Violent Crime](https://vinews.org/posts/senate-approves-temporary-law-enforcement-integration-plan-to-boost-police-manpower-and-fight-violent-crime) _2026-08-05 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ ## [Plaskett and Potter Win Democratic Primary as Turnout Reaches 47.75 Percent](https://vinews.org/posts/plaskett-and-potter-win-democratic-primary-as-turnout-reaches-4775-percent) _2026-08-03 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ ## [Gov’t should extend business relief measures — BVICOC](https://vinews.org/posts/govt-should-extend-business-relief-measures-bvicoc) _2026-07-30 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has called on the government to extend temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures until the end of the year, arguing that worsening global economic conditions continue to place significant strain on businesses and consumers across the territory. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rxudC7m7DXP6) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Primary Election Is Saturday: Where to Vote, What’s on the Ballot and What Voters Need to Know](https://vinews.org/posts/primary-election-is-saturday-where-to-vote-whats-on-the-ballot-and-what-voters-need-to-know) _2026-07-30 · News From the Virgin Islands - VI NEWS_ Registered Democratic voters across the Virgin Islands will select the party’s candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, delegate to Congress, the 36th Legislature and other offices when the territory holds its 2026 Primary Election on Saturday, August 1.