Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: Why We Mishear Each Other

By Langley Shazor -
In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory.

30th Annual Mango Melee Set for Sunday at the St. George Village Botanical Garden

By Linda Morland -
Mango Melee will be held Sunday at the St. George Village Botanical Garden from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community event provides a day full of activities for all ages. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the St. George Village Botanical Garden. All proceeds go toward supporting the operational costs of the garden.
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Photo Focus: Sights and Spirit of St. John Celebration 2026

By Judi Shimel -
St. John Celebration 2026 unfolded before the eyes of spectators who assembled on a Saturday afternoon. The occasion was the 4th of July, the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and the continued observance of Virgin Islands Emancipation Day.

Drama Club Celebrates 10 Years of Emancipation Commemoration

By Judi Shimel -
The St. John Drama Club presented the 10th performance of its annual Emancipation Day play Friday in Cruz Bay as part of the island's annual Emancipation Day celebration.

USVI Teams Earn Softball, Volleyball Honors at National Tournaments

By Mark J Daniel -
The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated success in softball and volleyball this week, capturing a regional softball championship and earning a division title at the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships.

Unfinished Histories Explores Virgin Islands’ Lost Archives

By Joshua G Canning -
Caribbean-born photographer, archivist and cultural documentarian David A. Berg and archivist and researcher Juliana Berry presented "Unfinished Histories: An Archival Unveiling" at an intimate gathering in the great house at Feather Leaf Inn on Wednesday night. The presentation was one in a series of Emancipation Week events titled "Ancestral Memory: Caribbean Futures," organized by the Virgin Islands Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums.

Virgin Islands Educator Represents Territory at Olympic Academy in Greece

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Education Department's Eugene Farrell represented the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 66th International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors in Ancient Olympia, Greece, after being selected by the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee.

Iowa State Students Lend a Hand to Island Green Recycling Effort on St. John

By Source staff -
A group of approximately 10 Iowa State University students volunteering in the U.S. Virgin Islands spent Tuesday and Wednesday helping sort recyclables and prepare materials for shipment at Island Green Living's Recycling Center at the ReSource Depot on St. John.

Flamboyant Lands $1.3 Million Investment to Fuel Caribbean Expansion

By Source staff -
A St. Croix-based beverage company has secured a $1.3 million strategic investment through a joint venture that will help expand its products across the Caribbean and into international markets.

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

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Officer During St. John J’ouvert

By Source staff -
A St. Thomas woman was arrested Friday after police said she assaulted an officer who was responding to multiple fights during the St. John Celebration J'ouvert event in Cruz Bay.

GOVERNMENT

Commercial Fishers Licenses Open July 13

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.

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

Commercial Fishers Licenses Open July 13

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.

POLICE & COURTS

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Officer During St. John J’ouvert

By Source staff -
A St. Thomas woman was arrested Friday after police said she assaulted an officer who was responding to multiple fights during the St. John Celebration J'ouvert event in Cruz Bay.

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LOCAL SPORTS

“Francis Bay Fives” 5K and 5-mile Registration Opens

By St. John Landsharks -
On Sunday, Sept. 6, the St. John Landsharks will host the 5th Annual Francis Bay Fives running event, which features “runner’s choice” 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) and 5-mile races and a 500-yard beach dash for kids 8 and under.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Virgin Islands Author Serves Up Mystery With a Taste of Home

By Ananta Pancham -
Inspired by her grandmother's collection of Virgin Islands cookbooks and history, Ashley-Ruth Moolenaar Bernier's new novel, The Bush Tea Murder, blends food, culture and community into a cozy mystery that feels unmistakably Caribbean.

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

Deborah “Debbie” J. Ledansky Dies at 75

By the family -
Deborah “Debbie” J. Ledansky, 75, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and St. John passed away peacefully, after a gallant battle with cancer, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House.
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