Upon learning of Scott Faganโs submission of the story of Victor Antonius "Tutsie" Edwardsโ daring Emancipation Day feat in 1985, he laughed, โOh, Scott does that every year.โ
The trial of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, originally scheduled to begin later this month, was pushed back by four months this week because the governmentโs prosecutor is on bereavement leave.ย
A verbally abusive Jahnigh Gonsalves had been staying with his brother and his brotherโs girlfriend for months, refusing to leave their Lorraine Village apartment. When the woman called police Monday morning for help getting Gonsalves out, he allegedly fired eight shots into the couple.
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources has launched a new educational podcast series designed to help Virgin Islands residents better understand zoning laws...
Residents traveling to St. John for the upcoming Celebration and Emancipation Day festivities will need to present a current government ID before boarding the ferry, according to an advisory from the V.I. Police Department. Additionally, the V.I. Port Authority said car ferry service to the island will be reduced from four barges to three on Thursday and Friday, with full service resuming Saturday morning.
The University of the Virgin Islands remains fully accredited but has been placed on "show cause" status by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, requiring the institution to demonstrate by Sept. 1 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn because of ongoing concerns related to its finances, governance, and delayed audits.
The Humane Society of St. Thomas suspended animal intake and other government-contracted services Wednesday, saying delayed government payments have left it unable to continue providing those services while caring for 163 cats and 27 dogs already at its shelter.
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections met Wednesday for a lengthy special meeting in which it upheld prior decisions that disqualified Brett โMacโ McClafferty and Ida Smith from the 2026 delegate to Congress ballot.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation announced Wednesday that Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett received the most support in a preliminary gubernatorial straw poll conducted following the organization's Democratic gubernatorial debate last week.
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a special cultural event at Bajo el Sol Gallery on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture & Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations Pop-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry siblings.
The trial of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, originally scheduled to begin later this month, was pushed back by four months this week because the governmentโs prosecutor is on bereavement leave.ย
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.
In solidarity with the Venezuelan community residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in response to the situation caused by recent earthquakes affecting various parts of Venezuela, Liberty announced a special measure today to facilitate communication between family members and the business community.
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections debated candidate qualifications, residency requirements, and nomination petition procedures during a Monday emergency meeting that highlighted ongoing disputes surrounding the 2026 election cycle. The meeting was a continuation of Friday's board meeting, which was recessed for lack of a quorum.ย
As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. Theseย initialย installationsย representย the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy toย establishย theย Savanย community as a safe zone.ย
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.
The trial of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, originally scheduled to begin later this month, was pushed back by four months this week because the governmentโs prosecutor is on bereavement leave.ย
The Virgin Islands Board of Education issues this statement not as routine communication, but as a moral response to a wound still open in our community. A young life was lost a couple of weeks ago as a result of violence in our Territory, and the weight of that loss has not faded with time. We are not only mourning a life lost. We are confronting what is being lost every time violence is chosen.
The tournament, which will be hosted in Azerbaijan from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31, represents an exciting new chapter in FIFA's global talent development strategy and provides young footballers from FIFA Member Associations around the world with the opportunity to compete in a unique international festival environment designed to foster player development, learning, and cultural exchange.
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a special cultural event at Bajo el Sol Gallery on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture & Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations Pop-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry siblings.
Deborah โDebbieโ J. Ledansky, 75, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and St. John passed away peacefully, after a gallant battle with cancer, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House.