DOH Offers Mental Health Support as Community Mourns Teen Killed in Friday Shooting

By Source Staff -
As police continue investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Tre'Vante Etienne, Health officials are urging Virgin Islanders to focus on another reality unfolding across the territory: the emotional toll the tragedy is taking on students, families, friends, and the wider community.

15-Year-Old Dies After Shooting on Vester Gade on St. Thomas

By Source staff -
A 15-year-old boy died Friday after being shot multiple times in the area of Vester Gade on St. Thomas, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
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LOCAL NEWS

Final Hearing Held on Proposed New Waste Management Plan

By Judi Shimel -
Officials working to develop a new solid waste management plan for the territory say there’s a chance that successful implementation could produce millions of dollars needed by the V.I. Waste Management Authority. The last of a series of public hearings on the proposed plan took place Thursday night on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.

Two Young Women Awarded Ruby Rutnik Scholarships for 2026

By Amy H. Roberts -
The Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund has announced that this year’s winners are Nadjah Jn Philip and Nemiah Williams.

Car Owners Warned to Remove Derelict Vehicles From St. John Gravel Lot

By Judi Shimel -
The V.I. Port Authority is tagging vehicles in a St. John parking facility with notices instructing motorists to remove their cars before they do. About a dozen vehicles have been cited for illegal parking in the facility known as the Gravel Lot.

O’Neal Gets 7 Years in Latest Public Corruption Sentencing

By Kit MacAvoy -
A federal judge sentenced former V.I. Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to seven years in prison Thursday, closing a chapter in the corruption and bribery scandal that first came to light two years ago and that has seen three high-ranking government officials and others convicted and incarcerated. 

Senate Committee Reviews Territory’s Mental and Behavioral Health System

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Health, Hospitals and Human Services Committee on Thursday reviewed the territory’s mental and behavioral health system, hearing testimony on staffing shortages, facility delays and gaps in services. 

Bill to Strengthen Immunization Tracking in Schools Clears Committee

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Health, Hospitals and Human Services Committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would tighten the tracking of school vaccinations in the Virgin Islands and spell out in law which students must be immunized to attend class.

DPNR Seeks Public Input on Future Exhibits at Fort Frederik Museum

By Diana Dias -
The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources is inviting the public to help shape the future of exhibits at Fort Frederik Museum on St. Croix as officials move forward with plans to reimagine the historic landmark as a center for Virgin Islands history, culture and community storytelling. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Season-Ending Collection of Short Crucian Plays Starts Friday

Caribbean Community Theatre -
The Caribbean Community Theatre concludes its 41st season with Sarah & Addie, a collection of short Crucian plays.

POLICE & COURTS

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation

By Source staff -
An arrest warrant was obtained on June 8, in connection to a report made in March of inappropriate touching. On June 12, Rafea Abdallah Hassan, 30, was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau without incident, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department. 

GOVERNMENT

AG Rhea Joins Call For Congress Fund Legal Services

Office of the Attorney General -
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI Introduces True Fiber 1Gig offer 

Liberty VI -
For a limited time, the company is offering a never seen rate plan of 1Gig of internet speed for $50 per month for 24 months.

POLITICS

Elections Board Debates Candidate Appeals, Residency Requirements and Nomination Rules

By Diana Dias -
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections debated candidate qualifications, residency requirements, and nomination petition procedures during a Monday emergency meeting that highlighted ongoing disputes surrounding the 2026 election cycle. The meeting was a continuation of Friday's board meeting, which was recessed for lack of a quorum. 

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

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GOVERNMENT

AG Rhea Joins Call For Congress Fund Legal Services

Office of the Attorney General -
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

POLICE & COURTS

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation

By Source staff -
An arrest warrant was obtained on June 8, in connection to a report made in March of inappropriate touching. On June 12, Rafea Abdallah Hassan, 30, was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau without incident, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department. 

OPINION

Op-Ed: Finally, Proper Recognition for St. Croix’s Historic Baobab Tree

By Olasee Davis -
All expenses of the baobab tree project in Grove Place were paid for by the Virgin Islands Trail Alliance organization, to install the benches, signage, and painting of poles along the road near the tree. However, my heart was broken when I learned that the property owner, Ms. Magdalene Edney, passed away. She never got a chance to see the baobab tree project completed. The signage and benches under the historic baobab tree in Grove Place are a tribute to her and her family.

Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: Respect Is Love in a Man’s Language

Op-Ed: The Fiscal Struggle of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Editorial: Scott Pelley ‘See What Happens’

Senator Gittens Requests WAPA Forensic Audit Amid Continuing Power Crisis

LOCAL SPORTS

Michelle Smith Advances to NCAA Finals in Both the 400m Hurdles and 4x400m Relay

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
The event is scheduled for 6:27 p.m. Pacific Time, which is 9:27 p.m. in the Virgin Islands, on Saturday June 13 giving fans back home the perfect primetime moment to tune in and cheer her on.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Season-Ending Collection of Short Crucian Plays Starts Friday

Caribbean Community Theatre -
The Caribbean Community Theatre concludes its 41st season with Sarah & Addie, a collection of short Crucian plays.

COMMUNITY

Reminder: Waste Transporters Must Tarp

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority -
Unsecured waste loads can result in debris being blown from vehicles onto roadways, public property, and surrounding communities.

OBITUARIES

Michael Kareem Petersen Dies at 50

Divine Funeral Services and Crematory -
With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Michael Kareem Petersen, affectionately known as “Mad Man Mitch” of Soul Prophecy Sound, who departed this life on June 2, 2026, at the age of 50. 
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