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Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory said she plans to work with her colleagues to override Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s veto of a bill that would prevent employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history until after they have been interviewed and offered a job.

Prolonged, exceptionally warm temperatures have caused the fourth ever global coral bleaching event – a likely precursor to yet more massive loss of the world’s coral reefs.

During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. celebrated the upcoming horse races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas during Carnival. Bryan also shared updates and enthusiasm regarding the future of tourism and improved infrastructure across the territory. 

For years, St. John residents have been struggling with a critical housing shortage, and now one local landowner is seeking to address the problem.

The Virgin Islands garnered major attention at the recent 42nd annual International Sea Turtle Symposium in Pattaya, Thailand. The Hawksbill Project, founded by Scott Eanes, was spotlighted for its substantial progress in filling critical data gaps regarding hawksbill turtles in St. John last year.

The landlord of the Virgin Islands Daily News has filed a complaint in V.I. Superior Court seeking to evict the newspaper from its St. Thomas office, claiming it hasn’t paid the rent since last May, and prior to that had arbitrarily reduced the amount it was paying. The case appears linked to an ongoing property dispute between the paper's owner and the company he purchased the paper from in 2014.

Three contestants emerged victorious Saturday night, each a testament to the dedication and talent of the young women who compete for Carnival royalty. Petite Princess Keemayah Ford, Carnival Princess Jazmine Samuel, and Junior Miss Ne'Keya Fraser will wear their crowns with pride throughout the month-long St. Thomas Carnival celebration.

At least three cases of dengue fever have been reported in the territory recently, officials said, meaning the true number may be far higher.

A group of concerned St. John residents and business owners sat down Wednesday night with members of law enforcement to learn more about a national program designed to curb violent crime.

Sing St. John invites the community to “Jump in de Line!” at Cruz Bay’s Franklin Powell Park April 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in honor of Harry Belafonte, according to a press release.

Transformation has come to Cruz Bay residents and their trash disposal. A decision by the Waste Management Authority several months ago removed dumpsters from the town area and directed the public to a convenience center in Pine Peace. 

The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority on Monday announced the appointment of a new executive director who brings with him decades of experience transforming housing agencies across the United States and in Canada.

Beginning Tuesday, active Government Employees’ Retirement System members interested in applying for a personal loan are invited to express their interest by visiting the GERS website at www.usvigers.com, GERS Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. announced on Monday.

For several years, researchers at the University of the Virgin Islands have explored the effects of climate change on the environment. This year, those studies added a new perspective thanks to a team of visiting students from Massachusetts.

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, April 7, through Saturday, April 13.

Sen. Ray Fonseca was saying look at the bright side. “The territory is getting two new hospitals and a cancer treatment facility on St. John.” Sen. Kenneth Gittens, however, approached it differently at Wednesday's Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services meeting.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be very busy, according to a new report released on Thursday from Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project. 

It’s been seven years since Winston Wells Ballpark hosted the annual cancer walk on St. John. Now, in 2024, the Light Up the Night fundraiser is back. The National Park Ballfield served as the setting where cancer survivors and their friends and neighbors could share each other’s company in support of a worthy cause.

On Thursday, Feb. 29, Virgin Islander musician Gylchris Sprauve led a cast of brilliant musicians from St. Thomas and Puerto Rico in a recital celebrating composers of African descent at the prestigious Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. This was the second such recital, the first one taking place in February of 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic demanded a lengthy pause.

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, March 31, through Saturday, April 6.