The Caribbean Food Crop Society is holding its 58th annual conference July 12-17 at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus, bringing more than 200 agriculturists from 22 countries to St. Croix to explore this year's theme, "Increasing Food Security in the Caribbean Through Innovative Agriculture."
A follow-up community meeting is being planned later this month to continue discussions that began during St. Thomas' Emancipation Day observance, as organizers work to turn ideas generated during the event into long-term community initiatives.
Lawmakers reviewed the Property and Procurement Department's $24.36 million budget request, with discussions focused on a new e-procurement system, lease revenues, fleet oversight and government property use.
West Indian Company President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Boschulte, who served as the territory's former tourism commissioner, told the public corporation's board of directors Friday that they welcomed 302 cruise ship calls and just under 950,000 passengers so far in this fiscal year, which he called a โsignificant increaseโ over the prior year. WICO expects approximately three calls per week this summer before cruise traffic begins to slow in August.ย
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources has acquired a 4.77-acre shoreline property along Altona Lagoon on St. Croix, preserving public access to the area and expanding the territory's growing system of protected parkland.
The V.I. Police Department is working to identify the name and cause of death of a male person found floating face down in Coral Bay Harbor, St. John, on Sunday morning.
What began as an attempt to retrieve a hat that blew overboard turned into the catch of the day for angler Eli James, who reeled in a 30.35 pound kingfish during the 35th Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament on Sunday.
More than 100 children from nearly 70 families gathered Saturday morning along the Christiansted Fort waterfront for the annual Kids Handlining Tournament, a long-standing community event that teaches young people the traditional art of handline fishing while promoting marine conservation and sustainable fisheries.
St. Croixโs fiercest fruit eating competition returned Sunday during the 30th annual Mango Melee, an annual, day-long fundraiser for the St. George Village Botanical Garden filled with food, exhibits, local vendors and activities for all ages.ย
Nonprofit Island Green Living is pleased to announce that through a special arrangement with Visual Promotions, the organization will be collecting recyclables at the โPour to Scoreโ Beer Festival on Saturday.
The Virgin Islands Police Department is warning the public that anyone who damages, destroys or tampers with government property, including closed-circuit television cameras installed along public roads and intersections, could face federal and territorial criminal penalties.
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.
Three Democratic candidates for governor and their running mates took to the debate stage Friday night at the St. Croix Educational Complex, three weeks before a consequential primary election that will likely determine the next occupant of Government House.ย
SouthSea Rising launched Coral Rising, its first Virgin Islands youth program track, on July 7 and 8 in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation.
The Virgin Islands Police Department is warning the public that anyone who damages, destroys or tampers with government property, including closed-circuit television cameras installed along public roads and intersections, could face federal and territorial criminal penalties.
The United States Virgin Islands deployed two volleyball teams to do battle at the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Under 21 Womenโs Pan American Cup in Columbus, Ohio, and the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Boys Championships in Orlando, Florida.
A vision years in the making took shape on St. Croix over the Independence Day weekend as the inaugural Deep End Music Festival brought together nationally recognized musicians and local performers for three days of live music.
SouthSea Rising launched Coral Rising, its first Virgin Islands youth program track, on July 7 and 8 in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation.