Attorney General Recommends Independent Counsel for Elections Board in McClafferty Lawsuit

By Ananta Pancham -
The Virgin Islands Justice Department has declined to represent the Board of Elections in Brett "Mac" McClafferty's federal lawsuit challenging his disqualification from the delegate to Congress race. Attorney General Gordon Rhea recommended that the board retain independent counsel, citing the department's pending criminal prosecution of McClafferty and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the electoral process.

USVI Women’s Basketball Team Reaches Playoffs as Youth Baseball Teams Compete in Regional Tournaments

By Mark J Daniel -
The United States Virgin Islands presently has a senior women's basketball team and two youth baseball teams representing the territory at international events.
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LOCAL NEWS

Education Department Updates Committee on School Reconstruction Progress

By Finn Sharpless -
The Virgin Islands Education Department told senators Tuesday its $3.68 billion FEMA-funded school reconstruction program is moving into construction as lawmakers questioned timelines, costs, and readiness for the school year. 

STT-STJ Hit With Planned and Unplanned Outages

By Kit MacAvoy -
The V.I. Water and Power Authority issued a statement Tuesday attributing a district-wide power outage on St. Thomas and St. John to generator failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant. 

Bastille Day Celebration Honors French Heritage While Building Connections for the Future

By Ananta Pancham -
From genealogy and fishing traditions to a new partnership with St. Barthélemy, this year's Bastille Day celebration highlighted how the French community continues to preserve its heritage while shaping the future of the Virgin Islands.

Caribbean Food Crop Society Convenes Its 58th Annual Conference at UVI on St. Croix

By Joshua Grant Canning -
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."

Community Meeting to Continue Emancipation Day ‘Rebuild the Village’ Discussions

By Source staff -
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.

USVI Teams Battle at Two Volleyball Tournaments

By Mark J Daniel -
The United States Virgin Islands deployed two volleyball teams to do battle at the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Under 21 Women’s Pan American Cup in Columbus, Ohio, and the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Boys Championships in Orlando, Florida.

Gov’t House Announces Tax Refunds, Urges Storm Preparedness and Offers Infrastructure Updates

By Kit MacAvoy -
Monday’s jam-packed Government House press briefing ended with the announcement that approximately $5.4 million in tax refunds will soon be paid out to Virgin Islands taxpayers who filed their tax returns by June 28, 2024. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $10,000 to Future Lawyers

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands -
Local students, Ki'Janne' Alfred and Martial Adrien Webster Jr., selected as 2026 Lawyers’ Scholarship Fund recipients.

POLICE & COURTS

Woman Turns Herself In After St. Croix Assault; Second Suspect Sought

By Source staff -
A woman turned herself in Tuesday in connection with a June assault on St. Croix, while authorities continue searching for a second suspect.

GOVERNMENT

Cannabis Applications Open

By Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation -
"We encourage all interested applicants to review the available license types and submit their applications before the deadline."

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

Primary Election Early Voting Begins Monday, July 20

By Source staff -
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins Monday, July 20 and runs through Wednesday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily on St. Thomas and St. Croix, Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes announced. St. John's scheduled hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 23 to July 29.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Clash in Primary Debate

Hansen, Helenese, Sarauw and Smith Square Off in Congressional Debate

Central Labor Council Rebuts Endorsement Claims, Representation by Political Labor Coalitions

Watch Now: Decision 2026 | 20v1: Delegate Stacey Plaskett

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Breakthrough Bone Fracture Care Brought to U.S. Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands Orthopedics & Sports Medicine -
This milestone marks the first deployment of this innovative, metal-free fixation system in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Eastern Caribbean, extending access to advanced orthopedic care for patients across the region.

SouthSea Rising Launchs Coral Rising Summer Program

Schneider Regional Medical Center Addresses Patient Privacy Concerns

Recognition for Department of Health’s EMS for Children Program

Schneider Medical Staff Decries Operational Limitations

GOVERNMENT

Cannabis Applications Open

By Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation -
"We encourage all interested applicants to review the available license types and submit their applications before the deadline."

POLICE & COURTS

Woman Turns Herself In After St. Croix Assault; Second Suspect Sought

By Source staff -
A woman turned herself in Tuesday in connection with a June assault on St. Croix, while authorities continue searching for a second suspect.

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LOCAL SPORTS

USVI Women’s Basketball Team Reaches Playoffs as Youth Baseball Teams Compete in Regional Tournaments

By Mark J Daniel -
The United States Virgin Islands presently has a senior women's basketball team and two youth baseball teams representing the territory at international events.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Pass the Word VI Celebrates Three Years of Storytelling With Anniversary Open Mic

By Gabrielle Querrard -
For the past three years, Pass the Word VI has created space for Virgin Islanders to share their stories, whether through poetry, personal reflections, or spoken-word performances. This week, the community arts organization will mark that milestone with a special anniversary celebration centered on the power of generational storytelling. 

COMMUNITY

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $10,000 to Future Lawyers

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands -
Local students, Ki'Janne' Alfred and Martial Adrien Webster Jr., selected as 2026 Lawyers’ Scholarship Fund recipients.

OBITUARIES

Amparo Navarro Dies at 63

The family and friends of Amparo Navarro -
The family of Amparo Navarro is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on June 24, 2026, at the age of 63.
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