Two More Homicides Bring Tuesday’s Death Toll to Three

By Ananta Pancham -
Two men were killed Tuesday evening in separate incidents on St. Thomas and St. Croix, bringing the day's homicide count to three and extending a violent stretch that has included five killings across the territory in less than a week.

Budget Committee Questions Finance Department, Public Finance Authority and ODR

By Finn Sharpless -
During a budget hearing before the Senate Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee, senators pressed the Finance Department, the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority and the Office of Disaster Recovery on the territory’s financial condition and long-term obligations.
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LOCAL NEWS

Hospital Ground Homicide Under Investigation

By Source staff -
A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

Island Mixx 12U and 13U Open Play at 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships in Florida

By Mark J Daniel -
Island Mixx Volleyball Club has four teams participating in the 53rd 2026 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Girls National Volleyball Championships. Their 12U and 13U girls’ teams will take the court Tuesday through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Island Mixx 15U and 16U will showcase their talents from June 28 to July 1.

Photo Focus: St. John Kicks Off Celebration With the Sounds of Pan

By Judi Shimel -
The sweet sounds of steel pan drew residents and visitors to Franklin Powell Sr. Park for the first scheduled event of St. John Celebration 2026. Seven bands, ranging from third-graders to 34-year veterans, filled the air with melody late Sunday afternoon.

900 Backup Batteries Bound For V.I.’s Medically Vulnerable

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islanders dependent on electrical medical devices could soon have free backup battery power to bridge electrical outages, officials said Monday.

VIPD, Officials Ask Community to Come Forward After Spike in Gun Violence

By Kit MacAvoy -
Police again urged those with information about the killing of Tre'Vante Etienne to come forward while speaking Monday morning at the Savan basketball court where the 15-year-old was shot and killed three days ago. 

Key VI Cargo Carrier Allowed Back at San Juan Dock

By Mat Probasco -
The U.S. Coast Guard Monday rescinded an order barring two Virgin Islands cargo ships from docking in San Juan after allegedly blocking a narrow but vital water shipping lane, Government House officials said.

Man Dies After Whim Shooting; Police Seek Information

By Source staff -
A man died Monday evening after a shooting in the Whim area of St. Croix.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Op-Ed: What the NBA Finals Reveal About Democracy

By Otis D. Alexander -
Though the stadium erupted as the Knicks and their fans celebrated, and the owners quickly acted to protect their money, beneath this excitement lies a crucial lesson: society often celebrates collective action in entertainment but fails to apply a similar level of engagement and responsibility to democratic life.

POLICE & COURTS

Hospital Ground Homicide Under Investigation

By Source staff -
A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

GOVERNMENT

AG Rhea Joins Call For Congress Fund Legal Services

Office of the Attorney General -
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI Introduces True Fiber 1Gig offer 

Liberty VI -
For a limited time, the company is offering a never seen rate plan of 1Gig of internet speed for $50 per month for 24 months.

POLITICS

Elections Board Debates Candidate Appeals, Residency Requirements and Nomination Rules

By Diana Dias -
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. 

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

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GOVERNMENT

AG Rhea Joins Call For Congress Fund Legal Services

Office of the Attorney General -
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

POLICE & COURTS

Hospital Ground Homicide Under Investigation

By Source staff -
A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

OPINION

Op-Ed: What the NBA Finals Reveal About Democracy

By Otis D. Alexander -
Though the stadium erupted as the Knicks and their fans celebrated, and the owners quickly acted to protect their money, beneath this excitement lies a crucial lesson: society often celebrates collective action in entertainment but fails to apply a similar level of engagement and responsibility to democratic life.

Op-Ed: The Emerald of Blue Mountain: A Tribute to Richard A. Schrader Sr.

Sen. Fonseca Mourns Former Staff Member Samuel “Sam” Topp

Plaskett Expresses Condolences on Passing of Sam Topp

Op-Ed: Losing Our Youth Cannot Become the Norm in the Virgin Islands

LOCAL SPORTS

Island Mixx 12U and 13U Open Play at 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships in Florida

By Mark J Daniel -
Island Mixx Volleyball Club has four teams participating in the 53rd 2026 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Girls National Volleyball Championships. Their 12U and 13U girls’ teams will take the court Tuesday through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Island Mixx 15U and 16U will showcase their talents from June 28 to July 1.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Contemplation on Gun Violence in Verse

By DaraMonifah Cooper -
"The sounds of gunshots often wake me at night while asleep in my Solberg home overlooking town and on the other side of the hill from the West, but hearing those from Savan Friday in broad daylight while I was already awake immediately reignited concerns, feelings, thoughts, and hopes that I know are much bigger than my immediate ability to help the way I’d like," said DaraMonifah Cooper. In response, she offers these two poems.

COMMUNITY

Education and Sports Departments Mourn Tre’Vante Etienne

Department of Education and Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation -
"Tre'Vante's death is a heartbreaking loss that has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him."

OBITUARIES

Nijel Jamal Williams Dies at 22

James Memorial Funeral Home -
Nijel Jamal Williams, of Maryland, passed away on June 1. He was 22 years old.
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