In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents, this week discussing the shortage of blood and the challenges it brings to the healthcare system.
The casting of the lots for upcoming primary elections is set for May 31, but with a recent District Court ruling putting the spotlight on inconsistencies in the territory’s elections laws, whether that’s still going to happen as planned is up in the air, as more clarification on the process is needed, Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes said Sunday night.
As a former deputy supervisor of elections for St. Croix, former senator, and former standards board member of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, I have a profound understanding of the critical importance of maintaining the integrity and fairness of our electoral process.
St Croix graduates will have the opportunity to compete for at least five scholarships offered through the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development.
Gavin Johnson has been a part of the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy since primary school, growing and thriving within its supportive environment and now he is being given the opportunity to set sail on a volleyball scholarship to the University of Jamestown.
Kyra James, founder of Kickin It, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Virgin Islands' history and culture through digital spaces, is excited to announce the launch of Kickin It University and encourages the community to participate in a crowdfunding campaign to ensure that cultural education classes are inclusive and accessible to all.
As June 1, the official start of hurricane season approaches, the Office of Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff hosted a Day of Prayer against hurricanes in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas.
The Public Works Department is taking its skills to the streets with major infrastructure construction projects, from Queen Mary Highway to downtown Christiansted.
Hurricanes, a pandemic, a large refinery shutting down, a declining population, and a high cost of living have played havoc on the territory’s workforce.
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay Saturday, as Team Coral World emerged the winners during the conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.
Liberty Foundation is partnering with Y -Teens VI and Society of Women Coders to offer its NextGen Tech Scholar Program to female students in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the first time the program has been offered in the territory.
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.
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.
In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents, this week discussing the shortage of blood and the challenges it brings to the healthcare system.
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay Saturday, as Team Coral World emerged the winners during the conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.
Hollywood’s Don Cheadle and famed L.A. cinematographer Suki Medencevic, A.S.C., have created Hollywood magic with their upcoming Apple TV+ Miniseries, “The Big Cigar.”
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 18 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of May 13 – May 17, 2024. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing: