Virgin Islands Republican Chairman Gordon Ackley will resign effective the election and qualification of a successor at a special meeting of the party’s State Committee on May 3, according to a news release from the party’s executive director, Dennis Lennox, on Monday. Ackley announced his resignation to party faithful in an email Friday, citing the need to leave the territory to care for his ailing father.

The Virgin Islands Department of Education St. Croix District announced that Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8, John H. Woodson Jr. High School, and St. Croix Central High School will transition to remote instruction April 22 due to inclement weather.

In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

In response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of a state of emergency for the Virgin Islands utility system, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett reaffirms her willingness to work with Bryan, his administration and the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands as they contend with the continued struggle to operate an efficient Water and Power Authority, according to a press release.

The Office of Victims of Crime makes available Victims of Crime Act Formula Grants to non-profit victim services entities and government agencies to provide direct services to assist victims recovering from victimization.

The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Police Department and Bellows International, is asking J’ouvert revelers not to drink and drive

Seven Seas Water (Aruba) VBA will construct a new seawater reverse osmosis plant, contributing a total of a minimum of 16,500 cubic meters of daily drinking water per day.

The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Police Department and Bellows International, is asking J’ouvert revelers not to drink and drive

The Office of Victims of Crime makes available Victims of Crime Act Formula Grants to non-profit victim services entities and government agencies to provide direct services to assist victims recovering from victimization.

Fishing aboard the St. Thomas-based 26’ Prowler, Marlin Etc., with Captain Ryan Mertens at the helm, Terry caught his winning fish north of St. Thomas.

The Virgin Islands Police Department informs the community on the traffic and parking restrictions during the various 2024 Carnival events. These restrictions are to ensure the safe and expeditious movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow.

Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (IEKHS), has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship.

Freeman Dawson died on March 2. He was 84 years old.