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After 15 Years Under Federal Oversight, VIPD Inches Toward Autonomy

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In a major milestone for Virgin Islands law enforcement, a federal judge has declared the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) in “substantial compliance” with the longstanding consent decree imposed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The announcement, made on May 28 by U.S. District Judge Curtis Gomez, marks the first formal acknowledgment that VIPD has…

Former Senator and Daughter Sue Condo Board Over Alleged False Imprisonment

Former Senator and Daughter Sue Condo Board Over Alleged False Imprisonment

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IMPORTANT CORRECTION 5/29/25 – We have been contacted by Re/Max property management. They have informed us that they claim no involvement. We read the words with our own eyes but no longer see them on the source we referenced. The source does not cite change. We have removed the mention of them from this article….

Virgin Islands Head Start Funding Slashed by $4 Million Amid Enrollment Shortfall

Virgin Islands Head Start Funding Slashed by $4 Million Amid Enrollment Shortfall

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Federal funding for early childhood education just took a major hit in the Virgin Islands—and the government’s explanation is raising eyebrows. The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed a significant reduction in federal support for its Head Start program, with the annual grant dropping from $14.3 million to $10.2 million beginning July…

Governor Bryan Confirms Raises for Central Government Officials Amid Ongoing Scrutiny

Governor Bryan Confirms Raises for Central Government Officials Amid Ongoing Scrutiny

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As public outrage continues over recent executive salary increases in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has confirmed that the raises extended beyond his own office and the lieutenant governor’s. According to the governor, central government cabinet officials also received substantial pay hikes—an announcement that has intensified concerns about transparency, equity, and governance…

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Our reporting focuses on issues that directly impact daily life in the Virgin Islands. We cover local governance, public utilities, disaster recovery, infrastructure, economic development, and territorial law—always with a public-interest lens.

V.I. Update was founded by journalist and former MythBusters host Brian Louden. After relocating to St. Croix in 2020, he worked across a range of local industries—from managing adventure sport locations to repairing spear fishing gear and renting tanks out of La Reine Fish Market.

During that time, he built a dedicated audience of over 100,000 followers around his videos exploring the history, culture, politics, and daily life of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Inspired by creators like Aaron Parnas and Zoë Bread—and driven by a desire to shift from commentary to clarity—he refocused his efforts on journalism.

V.I. Update was launched to bring independent transparent, investigative reporting to the territory, with a focus on civic accountability, access to public data, and community engagement.

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