VIPD, Port Authority Issue Advisories for Revelers Headed to STJ Celebration

By Source staff -
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.

UVI Remains Accredited, Faces Sept. 1 Deadline to Address Financial Concerns

By Ananta Pancham -
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Commission on Higher Education, requiring the institution to demonstrate by Sept. 1 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn because of ongoing concerns related to its finances, governance, and delayed audits.
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USF Sargassum Outlook Shows Active Bloom, Continued Shoreline Impacts

By Jesse Daley -
Sargassum remained at very high levels across the Atlantic basin during June, with the seaweed continuing to affect coastlines across the region. The latest outlook from the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab suggests more shoreline impacts are possible in the weeks ahead.

‘Our Soil, Beyond Materiality’: A Collective Art Exhibit That Recognizes a Sacred Dimension in the Ground Beneath Our Feet

By Joshua G Canning -
The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts is continuing its series “Dialogs on Freedom” with “Our Soil, Beyond Materiality,” a groundbreaking collective exhibition exploring the vital connection between soil, art, and the Caribbean community. 

Jury Finds St. Croix Man Guilty on All Child Sexual Assault Charges

By Source staff -
A St. Croix jury found Cecile Douglas guilty Tuesday of first-degree aggravated rape, two counts of first-degree unlawful sexual contact and child abuse involving a child younger than 13.

Emancipation Day Meeting to Launch ‘Rebuilding the Village’ Initiative

By Source staff -
Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educators, businesses and residents are invited to gather Friday for an Emancipation Day commemoration and community action meeting focused on strengthening collaboration across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Committee on Disaster Recovery Receives Update on Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Readiness

By Finn Sharpless -
On Tuesday, the Senate Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Committee reviewed territorial emergency preparedness, including emergency operations planning, agency coordination and hurricane readiness.

O’Neal Still Required to Begin Seven-Year Sentence Wednesday

By Kit MacAvoy -
After being sentenced to seven years in prison and multiple attempts to delay the day of her court-ordered surrender into federal custody, former V.I. Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal was once again ordered to report to U.S. Bureau of Prisons custody on July 1. 

Supreme Court Ruling On Birthright Citizenship ‘Significant’ for U.S. Territories

By Source staff -
The decision has important consequences for people born in U.S. territories, who the federal government continues to argue are not U.S. citizens based on the Fourteenth Amendment, according to Right for Democracy, which works to advance democracy, equity, and self-determination in U.S. territories.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Bajo El Sol to Mark Emancipation Day with Afternoon Celebrating Storytelling, Craftsmanship

By Source staff -
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.

POLICE & COURTS

Romanian Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Illegal Re-Entry

By Source staff -
A Romanian man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after admitting to illegally re-entering the United States following two previous deportations.

GOVERNMENT

VIPA Public Hearing on Proposed Aviation Tariffs

By Virgin Islands Port Authority -
Tariff rates will be updated annually and are an essential part of VIPA’s commitment to improving the operations and standards of STT and STX for the residents of the United States Virgin Islands and the traveling public.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI Offers Free Calls to Venezuela

By Liberty VI -
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.

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Community Action NOW!, Savan Residents, and SmartNet Launch Community Safety Initiative

By Community Action NOW! -
As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. These initial installations represent the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy to establish the Savan community as a safe zone. 

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

VIDHS Temporarily Pauses Online Child Care Applications 

AARP Virgin Islands Launches Elder Justice Summit to Protect Older Adults 

“Kids Count” Data Show Complicated National and VI Mix

GOVERNMENT

VIPA Public Hearing on Proposed Aviation Tariffs

By Virgin Islands Port Authority -
Tariff rates will be updated annually and are an essential part of VIPA’s commitment to improving the operations and standards of STT and STX for the residents of the United States Virgin Islands and the traveling public.

POLICE & COURTS

Romanian Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Illegal Re-Entry

By Source staff -
A Romanian man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after admitting to illegally re-entering the United States following two previous deportations.

OPINION

Op-Ed: When a Child Falls, the Territory Must Answer: A Community Covenant Against Youth Violence

By Sandra Bess -
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.

Lt. Gov. Roach Mourns Joseph Nathaniel Ponteen

Op-Ed: If Trees Could Talk: The Story of Our Virgin Islands Forests, Part 1

Op-Ed: A Domino-Table Conversation On Politics

Governor Bryan, Lieutenant Governor Roach and 36th Legislature Discuss Financial Solutions to Address Hospital, VIWMA and WAPA Debt 

LOCAL SPORTS

U.S. Virgin Islands Headed to FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival

U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation -
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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bajo El Sol to Mark Emancipation Day with Afternoon Celebrating Storytelling, Craftsmanship

By Source staff -
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.

COMMUNITY

Ruff Start Dog Rescue Barks for Voter Registration

By Virgin Islands Board of Elections -
Anyone who will be 18 years old by Nov. 3 is eligible to register. The deadline to vote for the Aug. 1 Primary Election is July 2.

OBITUARIES

David Young Dies at 62

Divine Funeral Services and Crematory -
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of David Young aka “Yankee”, who departed this life on June 9, 2026, at the age of 62.
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