In January, Google invited students from across the United States to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Amidst the impressive array of submissions, one young artist from St. Thomas stood out. Harika Jhanwar, an 8-year-old student from All Saints Cathedral School, was selected as one of the 55 state and territory winners, chosen from tens of thousands of entries.
Over the last 40 years, Roy Frederiksen, a resident of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (NWS COOP) with an exemplary record of daily precipitation data. His station is located at his home in St. Croix.
Senator Samuel Carriόn raised concerns this week about the V.I. government's disjointed web presence, citing issues from "tremendous" maintenance and design costs to a lack of accessibility for users with disabilities.
Amalie Zucker, a remarkable student from the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA), has set her sights on Harvard University. Zucker, who has only been sailing for two years, is ready to bring her talents to one of the most prestigious universities in the world, aiming to join the Harvard sailing team as a walk-on.
Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica held a meet-and-greet on Sunday evening at Holy Family's Columban Hall on St. Thomas, engaging with a crowd of supporters who gathered to hear about the progress and challenges faced by his administration.
Property managers are not realtors, and Carl Gotts, vice president of Vacation St. Croix, testified firmly Monday at the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection that he wants it to stay that way.
St. Croix residents voiced support and questioned three requests for zoning changes during virtual hearings by the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources on Monday.
Virgin Islands Good Food, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a thriving and just food system in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Better Food Policy Fund, through a collective action fund of the Tides Foundation.
A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.
The alliance, driven by a shared vision of fostering effective and innovative advocacy, represents a significant leap forward in addressing pressing issues faced by individuals with disabilities within the housing community.
J. Benton Construction proudly announces its 11th year of active participation in Construction Safety Week, which took place May 6-10 on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. This year's theme, "Value Every Voice," reflects J. Benton's commitment to creating a safety-first culture on every project.
The USVI Wellness Fair 2024 is being hosted by the V.I. Department of Health in partnership with the Office of the Governor and with the support of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (DoD-IRT) Program.
The alliance, driven by a shared vision of fostering effective and innovative advocacy, represents a significant leap forward in addressing pressing issues faced by individuals with disabilities within the housing community.
A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.
Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.
The Mutiny Mermaid Mixer, a non-competitive swim/run relay event just for women, was hosted by the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation and supported by Mutiny Island Vodka.