Community

Parents Matter, a unique online family support group, is asking people to donate all their unneeded and clean school-related items, such as clothing, belts, backpacks, bags, ties, copy books, pencils, pens, etc. to share with needy families in the community. Needed items are for all schools -- public, parochial or private. Distribution will happen today. […]

The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of the Insular Superintendent in the St. Thomas-St. John District will host its 7th Annual Parent Conference.  The theme of the conference is “Parent Engagement: Maximizing Every Child’s Potential.” The one-day event is free and open to all parents and guardians with students enrolled in public schools. The […]

The 3rd Annual Love City Car Show will be held for two days on Labor Day weekend. The organizers are working with St. John Festival Committee again to help boost Labor Day in Coral Bay. The car show will be held from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, […]

The V.I. Department of Health (DOH) will bring a mobile medical clinic to the community.         Services to be offered include: Mental health and wellness sessions for the public Children’s activities regarding coping with recovery Free tetanus and flu shots Infant and toddler kit distribution Blood pressure screenings Blood glucose screenings Breast […]

The International Gospel Center of St. Thomas, United Ministries and Families Abroad present “The John 3:16 YES WE CAN Food Drive.” Come receive can goods, health information and prayer. All are welcome.

A National Guard Medical Team from Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the U.S.V.I. Department of Health, will visit Anna's Retreat to provide medical aid for adults who need to visit the doctor but have not had the chance to do so. Individuals with chronic diseases: hypertension/diabetes, high cholesterol, allergies, breathing problems, etc. are encouraged to visit […]

The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) will host a town hall meeting.  This is an opportunity for the public to meet JFL’s new chief executive Wanda Ruben. The hospital’s governing body and executive management team will also provide updates to the community about the status of JFL, and the eventual move […]

As a part of Annual Veterans Day activities throughout the Virgin Islands, this year the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs and American Legion District 10 will honor female veterans in the territory. Sergeant First Class Laurel Maloon-Francis will be the parade marshal on St. Thomas. Monique Y. Ferrell, former military spouse and director of the […]

The Office of Senator Sarauw invites all senators, staff, central staff and their families to the Community Harvest Festival. This fall-themed event will feature pumpkin carving, storytelling, face painting, a scavenger hunt, a bouncy house and more. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks provided. The event is free to the public, so […]

The 32nd Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands will host the “Centennial Legacy Project Symposium – In Search of Identity, Phase II.” It is a plan to breathe life into abandoned government buildings and revitalize historic towns in the aftermath of two hurricanes. Sustainable planning, new design and building will be topics of discussion as […]