Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 21, through Saturday, June 27.

VING Officer Earns Air War College Degree After 38-Year Military Career

By Source staff -
Lt. Col. Jamie I. Cornelius, director of military support for the Virgin Islands National Guard, has graduated from the U.S. Air War College, earning a Master of Strategic Studies and completing one of the military’s highest levels of professional education.
LATEST COVID-19 VACCINE INFO

ALERTS

LOCAL NEWS

Ali Morgan, Native Son of St. Croix, Returns Home to Steer Good Hope Country Day School Into a Bright Future

By Joshua G Canning -
Good Hope Country Day School will welcome alumnus Ali "Al" Morgan as its new head of school, bringing home an accomplished educator and consultant whose career has spanned independent schools, higher education and organizational leadership.

Island Mixx Teams Rebound With Victories Before Tournament Play

By Mark J. Daniel -
Both Island Mixx volleyball teams bounced back from early losses Thursday, closing pool play with victories and carrying momentum into the single-elimination bracket at the AAU National Championships.

Rep. Robert Aderholt Highlights Virgin Islands’ Role in America’s Founding During UVI Lecture

By Grayton Goldsmith -
Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., delivered the inaugural Alexander Hamilton Distinguished Lecture at the University of the Virgin Islands Orville E. Kean campus on St. Thomas Thursday.

Island Mixx 13U and 12U Finished Day 3 Strong With Wins

By Mark J. Daniel -
Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

Masked Gunmen Rob Cardow Jewelers, Flee on Motorbikes

By Source staff -
Several masked individuals armed with weapons robbed Cardow Jewelers on Main Street Thursday afternoon before fleeing the area on motorbikes.

Elections System Releases Certified Candidate List After Weeks of Appeals and Disputes

By Ananta Pancham -
The Elections System of the Virgin Islands on Wednesday released its certified list of candidates for the 2026 election cycle, ending weeks of delays driven by candidate challenges, appeals, and an ongoing dispute over the authority of the supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections.

Budget Committee Hears From Bureau of Corrections on Budget, Inmate Costs, Federal Oversight

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee on Thursday reviewed the Bureau of Corrections' proposed $36.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on staffing shortages, incarceration costs and federal oversight requirements.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

‘I am shot through my heart,’ a Poem by Corinne Van Rensselaer

By Corinne Van Rensselaer -
In an email to the Source, Corinne Van Rensselaer noted that she wrote this poem 10 years ago, on June 12, 2016. "And yet, in our community and in our world today, it is ever more relevant today, June 18, 2026," she said.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Charged in Burglaries at Two St. John Businesses

By Source staff -
A man was arrested in connection with burglaries at two St. John businesses after investigators identified him through surveillance footage.

GOVERNMENT

Upcoming America250 Events Highlighting Virgin Islands History and Heritage

Government House -
The St. Croix commemorative activities will highlight the Virgin Islands’ unique role in the American story, while celebrating the territory’s rich cultural heritage, historical contributions, and continued commitment to community advancement.

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

Virgin Islands Department of Health -
Commissioner Encarnacion congratulated Dr. Cranford on a “well-deserved award that is a testament to her expertise and commitment to advancing public health in the Virgin Islands.”

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

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

GOVERNMENT

Upcoming America250 Events Highlighting Virgin Islands History and Heritage

Government House -
The St. Croix commemorative activities will highlight the Virgin Islands’ unique role in the American story, while celebrating the territory’s rich cultural heritage, historical contributions, and continued commitment to community advancement.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Charged in Burglaries at Two St. John Businesses

By Source staff -
A man was arrested in connection with burglaries at two St. John businesses after investigators identified him through surveillance footage.

OPINION

Lt. Gov. Roach Marks Juneteenth

Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach -
I pray for God’s guidance and protection as we continue to make history and leave our footprints on the grounds of this great nation which was built by the blood and sweat of our ancestors.

Editorial: If You See Something DO Something

An Open Letter to the Virgin Islands Community: Violence Cannot be our Normal

Op-Ed: What the NBA Finals Reveal About Democracy

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

LOCAL SPORTS

Island Mixx Teams Exit AAU Nationals as Island Heat, Elite 340 Open Play

By Mark J Daniel -
The 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championship has concluded for Island Mixx 13U and Island Mixx 12U, while competition begins Saturday for Island Heat 14U and Elite 340 14U at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘I am shot through my heart,’ a Poem by Corinne Van Rensselaer

By Corinne Van Rensselaer -
In an email to the Source, Corinne Van Rensselaer noted that she wrote this poem 10 years ago, on June 12, 2016. "And yet, in our community and in our world today, it is ever more relevant today, June 18, 2026," she said.

COMMUNITY

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

Virgin Islands Department of Health -
Commissioner Encarnacion congratulated Dr. Cranford on a “well-deserved award that is a testament to her expertise and commitment to advancing public health in the Virgin Islands.”

OBITUARIES

Edris V. Elliott Dies at 81

Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation -
Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Edris V. Elliott on May 16, 2026 at the age of 81. 
LATEST COVID-19 VACCINE INFO

VI JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs - Click Here

[instagram-feed]