A rainbow brightens the clouds over the March 24 Light Up the Night fundraiser for the St. John Cancer Fund. (Photo by Krista Kramer)

‘Light Up the Night’ Nets Almost $76K for St. John Cancer Fund

Source staff - May 23, 2018

The power went off, the generator failed, and it rained hard at least three times. But if you ask anyone about the success of Light Up the Night, the main fundraising event for the St. John Cancer Fund held on March 24, you’re likely to hear, 'It was awesome!'

CMES diver Colin Howe outplants coral. (UVI photo)

Despite Hurricane Challenges, UVI Presents Marine and Environmental Studies Degrees

Raven Phillips - May 23, 2018

Despite the loss to hurricane damage of classrooms and laboratory equipment in the Center for the University of the Virgin Island's Marine and Environmental Studies at UVI, 14 students received a master's degrees in marine and environmental science at May 17 commencement.

Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital in March 2018. (Bill Kossler photo)

Mapp Vetoes Bill Rearranging Hospital Boards, OKs Limetree CZM Permit

Source staff - May 23, 2018

Gov. Kenneth Mapp vetoed a bill rearranging the leadership structure of the territorial hospital boards this week. He also signed a CZM permit for new mooring at Limetree Bay on St. Croix.

Funding announced from HUD Tuesday will help the territory repair public facilities like the Tutu Hi-Rise Apartments, condemned after severe damage in last fall's storms. (Bill Kossler photo)

Fed HUD Money Starting to Flow for Public Housing

Source staff - May 22, 2018

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $9.6 million Tuesday to help the U.S. Virgin Islands rebuild from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

In July 2017, the Joint Election Board discussed whether they could continue to meet after new election law took effect. The V.I. Supreme Court has agreed to hold an expedited hearing on the appeal.

Court Makes Way for Legal Elections Meeting

Judi Shimel - May 22, 2018

A series of court rulings issued in the past few days has cleared the way for a legal meeting of the St. Croix Board of Elections. That meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Annual Ag Fair Set to Emerge Strong Despite Hurricane Devastation

Melody Rames - May 22, 2018

The Virgin Islands Annual Agricultural Fair is set to begin this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 26 to 28, at the fairgrounds in Estate Lower Love on St. Croix.

About 15 members of the St. Thomas community attended the DPW town hall on Monday evening.

STT Residents Raise Questions about Road Repairs During DPW Town Hall

Kelsey Nowakowski - May 22, 2018

Officials from the Department of Public works fielded questions Monday evening from the St. Thomas community about road reconstruction and safety in light of the approaching hurricane season and influx of federal funding earmarked for road repairs.

Airbnb's lead regional policy manager Carlos Munoz, who spoke on St. Thomas Thursday. (Facebook photo)

Airbnb Data Sharing Can Streamline Tourism Marketing, Officials Say

James Gardner - May 22, 2018

Data collected by online home-sharing giant Airbnb can provide a clear picture of who is coming to the territory for a visit, where they're coming from and often what they like to do, helping local hosts better market their properties, according to an official of the company.

Chicken on the table, and in the fighting ring, could be affected if Congress eventually enacts an agriculture bill.

Cockfighting Safe For Now, SNAP Food Assistance Hangs in the Balance

Bill Kossler - May 22, 2018

A proposal to extend the national ban on cockfighting to the insular territories, impacting Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, failed in the U.S. House of Representatives as lawmakers defeated the massive agricultural bill it was attached to, at least for now.

Young dancers perform at Sunday's recital.

S.J. School of Arts Wraps Up Tough Year with Joyful Recital

Amy Roberts - May 21, 2018

Students who have been enrolled in 22 different arts programs tumbled, danced, sang, and strummed their way across the stage at the St. John School of the Arts last Saturday and Sunday evenings.

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The Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition, Inc. and the Caribbean Centers for Boys and Girls Virgin Islands have teamed up to host Pop Up for Change at Cibone restaurant on Saturday, May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Pop Up for Change is a six course dinner experience that highlights locally sourced, culturally relevant cuisine prepared with love by V.I. chef Digby Stridiron. Tickets for the event are $100 and reservations are required.

“When we pitched the idea of Pop Up for Change to Chef Digby he didn’t hesitate. He said anything for the kids, anything for my home,” said Sommer Sibilly-Brown, founder and executive director of Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition, Inc.

“This opportunity aligns perfectly with the dream that founded VIGFC, the dream that youth could drive change,” Sibilly-Brown continued. “At VIGFC our focus is food. We advocate for security, sovereignty and sustainability, but it’s really a social justice issue and this opportunity empowers our youth to be part of the conversation and solution.” ... See MoreSee Less