Sen. Positive T.A. Nelson reminds the community of the passage of Act 8002, which commemorates the emancipation of the enslaved people in the Danish West Indies, now the U.S. Virgin Islands, and any other freedom struggles of oppressed people. The week of June 26 to July 3 as Virgin Islands Freedom Week. The week-long celebration […]
The Frenchtown Civic Organization (FTCO) will hold its annual Bastille Day celebration. The evening will honor Henry Richardson, longtime FTCO president. Drinks and a light repast will be served with the usual French flair.
The Northside Sportfishing Club hosts the 30th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament – the inshore fishing tournament that offers the best prizes and attracts more participants than any other of its kind in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The fishing will start at 5:30 a.m. and end at noon, sharp, when the beachside party begins at Hull […]
The population of the U.S. Virgin Islands living with Rett Syndrome is 1. Imagine the symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and anxiety disorder -- all in one little girl. Ella Gaspard is a 4-year-old girl, born in the Virgin Islands and battling with a very rare lifelong, severe neurological condition that primarily affects […]
The St. Thomas Recovery Team (STRT) is inviting all Thomians and interested St. Johnians to its Community Project Planning Meeting. This meeting comes on the heels of the team’s Community Visioning Meeting that was held in May. To better represent the people of the territory, specifically St. Thomas, STRT is asking the public to provide […]
Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp and Lt. Gov. Osbert E. Potter invite the community to participate in a Praise and Thanksgiving Service commemorating the anniversary of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Enjoy the uplifting sounds of praise groups: Living Hope Cathedral Praise and Worship Team, VI Asaph Praise Team and Edificadores De La Fe. Scripture and prayers […]
AARP in The Virgin Islands and VIYA TV2 invite Virgin Islanders to a Gubernatorial Debate/Forum. Come out and learn where candidates stand on issues that impact Virgin Islanders. TV2 will broadcast the event live on VIYA Cable Channel 4 and 504 HD. The Gubernatorial Forum will also be livestreamed on the News2 Facebook page. Doors […]
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will conduct General Election Forums for senatorial and gubernatorial candidates Oct. 15 and 16. Dannica Thomas, director of the UVI’s Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (ILOE), is extending an invitation to the university community and the general public, who are encouraged to attend. Anyone who would like […]
The Department of Education invites the public to attend a Town Hall hosted by Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp where he will address construction plans for the territory’s public schools. Mapp will provide an update on new school construction in both the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts, with particular focus on the rebuilding of […]
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will conduct General Election Forums for senatorial and gubernatorial candidates Oct. 15 and 16. Dannica Thomas, director of the UVI’s Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (ILOE), is extending an invitation to the university community and the general public, who are encouraged to attend. Anyone who would like […]
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