001-26-03 (PSC Regular Meeting – Ferry Franchise Matters) January 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands — the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) addressed ongoing ferry franchise rate proceedings, reviewed the status of recent public hearings, clarified next procedural steps in the rate-setting process, and acknowledged receipt of a petition for reconsideration concerning hearing examiner fee assessments in Docket No. 691.

Telecommunications Update: Broadband VI Reports Progress, Delays, and FCC Certification Impacts for Connect VI Deployment U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) today announces continued progress in the territory’s broadband expansion efforts following a comprehensive status update from Broadband VI LLC regarding its Connect VI deployment.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) continued its review of the St. John ferry franchise rate investigation during its regular Meeting held on August 11, 2026.

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) approved a temporary 66-cent per-ticket emergency fuel surcharge for the St. Thomas/St. John Ferry, Franchise operators during its June meeting. The surcharge will remain in effect for 90 days and was approved alongside a waiver of the standard 30-day public notice requirement.

U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC or the Commission) held its monthly regular meeting yesterday, which extended for several hours as commissioners and stakeholders engaged in in-depth discussions on a broad range of regulatory, operational, and strategic matters—all concerning the Water and Power Authority (WAPA or the Authority).

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC), alongside the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) reviewed ongoing efforts to improve customer service operations, reduce billing complaints, and advance the territory’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) modernization program during a recent public meeting.