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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edward Saldana, 37, of St. Croix, entered a guilty plea on April 23, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile Henderson III to a drug conspiracy charge, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Monday.
Edward Saldana, 37, of St. Croix, entered a guilty plea on April 23, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile Henderson III to a drug conspiracy charge, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Monday.
The age groups of the athletes ranged in age from 6 through 13 competing in a variety of events such as sprints, throws, jumps, race walking and distance runs.