Politics

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing candidates that political advertising will be allowed beginning June 1 after the casting of lots.

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.

Plans for the 2024 Virgin Islands Democratic Caucus on June 8 are in place and ready for execution, according to Democratic Party State Chairman Stedmann Hodge Jr.  

Taxicab drivers had the opportunity to voice their concerns at a not so well attended town hall meeting Friday at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix.  This was the final meeting in a series of town hall meetings that have taken place on all three islands. The town hall was an opportunity for taxicab operators on St. Croix to share their concerns and recommendations for the industry operations.

A successful audit ensures that voting systems operated accurately.

Candidates have until Dec. 6 to remove their political campaign signs from both public and private property or face fees for their removal, the Department of Public Works announced Tuesday.

In this series, the Source introduces the community to the platforms of senatorial and gubernatorial candidates and gauges their approaches to issues in the territory. The Source sent each candidate the same questions and is running the answers in the order in which the candidates responded. This story covers the views and planned initiatives of St. Thomas-St. John Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory.

The Source has partnered with VI Crawl and Viya to bring you "The Fish Fry," a series that gives our General Election candidates the chance to discuss the issues most important to them and highlight their platforms. Produced by the talented VI Crawl team, we are airing two episodes a day through Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by an all-day marathon on Nov. 7. Click inside to watch Episode 1 with Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger.

The Source has partnered with VI Crawl and Viya to bring you "The Fish Fry," a series that gives our General Election candidates the chance to discuss the issues most important to them and highlight their platforms. Produced by the talented VI Crawl team, we are airing two episodes a day through Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by an all-day marathon on Nov. 7. Click inside to watch Episode 1 with Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory.

The St. Croix Foundation’s USVI KIDS COUNT team has released the results of its candidate questionnaire that was sent to all gubernatorial and Senate contenders in the upcoming General Election.

In this series, the Source introduces the community to the platforms of senatorial and gubernatorial candidates and gauges their approaches to issues in the territory. The Source sent each candidate the same questions and is running the answers in the order in which the candidates responded. This story covers the views and planned initiatives of Sen. Kurt Vialet and Sen. Janelle Sarauw, who are running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

After 22 days of Early Voting, the 2022 General Election Early Voting has ended with a successful turnout, according to Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes.

Monday is the last day of early voting for the 2022 General Election on Nov. 8, the Election System of the Virgin Islands announced.

In this series, the Source introduces the community to the platforms of senatorial and gubernatorial candidates and gauges their approaches to issues in the territory. The Source sent each candidate the same questions and is running the answers in the order in which the candidates responded. This story covers the views and planned initiatives of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Wednesday that Assistant United States Attorney Daniel H. Huston has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the District of the Virgin Islands.

The 2022 General Election Early Voting continues throughout the territory for the Nov. 8th General Election, which will conclude on Monday, Oct. 31,

In this series, the Source introduces the community to the platforms of senatorial and gubernatorial candidates and gauges their approaches to issues in the territory. The Source sent each candidate the same questions and is running the answers in the order in which the candidates responded.

A steady flow of voters continues to exercise their right to vote as they use this opportunity during early voting for the 2022 General Election.

Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes says “Every election is determined by the people who show up.”