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Monday, May 6, 2024

Adults’ Parade: Champagne Toast, Dazzling Costumes, Traditional Troupes and a Sea of Feathers

A two-hour delay caused by a surprise thunderstorm the night before only heightened the anticipation at Saturday’s Adults' Parade and, as the skies cleared and the sun peeked through, the air crackled with renewed energy and an unexpected delight – a celebratory champagne toast in the heart of Post Office Square.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 5, through Saturday, May 11.

St. Thomas Carnival Children’s Parade Bursts with Color, Music, and Joy

The nearly six-hour St. Thomas Children’s Carnival Parade on Friday was a kaleidoscope of color, music and dance, with dazzling young royalty, infectious steel pan rhythms, towering moko jumbies, original choreographed routines and even a sprinkle of acrobatics keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Photo Focus: Horse Racing Returns to Clinton E. Phipps for Carnival 2024

As the last lap of Carnival 2024 approaches, a grand tradition of horse racing brought the crowds out to the Clinton Phipps Racetrack. Horseracing fans appeared delighted as they stepped through the wrought iron gate and onto a revitalized racing venue.

Local Food and Farm Council Provides Update on How $500K Will Be Distributed

The Local Food and Farm Council provided an update on their $500,000 funding and other new developments. The town hall-style meeting, which took place on Wednesday at the University of the Virgin Islands, Albert Sheen Campus, attracted about 20 attendees.

Veterans Drive Comes Alive with Sounds of J’ouvert Morning

One of the most anticipated events of Carnival season rolled along the Charlotte Amalie Waterfront Thursday morning on St. Thomas. Eleven live bands drew thousands of music fans to the 2024 J’ouvert. 

Photo Focus: J’ouvert Street Fashion Spectacular 2024

Thousands turned out for Thursday’s Carnival J’ouvert on St. Thomas. Many took time to dress for the fete with varying degrees of coverage. An assortment of fishnet stockings, tops, and jumpsuits proved that string is a thing among revelers. Shorts are still popular, as are bathing suits for men and women. 

EPA Pledges $12 Million For USVI Drinking Water

The federal government will send nearly $12.7 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to address exposure to lead in drinking water, Environmental Protection Agency officials announced Thursday.

Virgin Islander Advances in National Poetry Out Loud Competition

Eleventh-grader Isabel Thill from Antilles School distinguished herself Wednesday at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. She joins more than four million students from 20,000 schools, who have participated since the program began in 2005.

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

Fight Over Car Keys Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest, Police Report

Derrick Callwood Sr., a law enforcement officer with the V.I. Taxicab Commission who announced in January that he plans to run for the V.I. Senate as a Republican this fall, was arrested Thursday for simple assault, domestic violence, in a dispute with a woman following the Carnival J’ouvert celebrations on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department reported on Saturday.

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

OMB to Hold the Annual Spring Revenue Estimating Conference on May 7

the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference will be held at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday May 7, at the “360 Harbor Building” at Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas.

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Senate Calendar for May 6-10

This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

Fight Over Car Keys Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest, Police Report

Derrick Callwood Sr., a law enforcement officer with the V.I. Taxicab Commission who announced in January that he plans to run for the V.I. Senate as a Republican this fall, was arrested Thursday for simple assault, domestic violence, in a dispute with a woman following the Carnival J’ouvert celebrations on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department reported on Saturday.

Women’s 7v7 League Updates USVI Soccer Federation Participating Teams, Rules/ Regulations and Fixtures

The 2024 USVI Women's 7v7 League Rules and Regulations and Match Fixtures. Please take the time to review these documents closely as they will govern the conduct of the league.

Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands Returns

The pageant is now seeking local sponsors and vendors who are interested in promoting the USVI and its brand internationally.

Learn How to Research Family History at Upcoming Genealogy Classes in May

Virgin Islands' ancestors were influenced by events happening around them. Discover ways to learn about what may have shaped the lives of those on your family tree.

Muriel Gwenneth Leontine Charles Dies

Muriel Gwenneth Leontine Charles, also known as Christiana Charles, of Little Princess Hill, died on April 18.

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