4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (314+ words) Cleanup work to remove improperly stored oil from the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix began Aug. 12, after inspections by the Environmental Protection Agency found used oil stored on the ground and in containers outside approved containment areas there and at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (282+ words) Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett to rename the historic Christiansted Bandstand for Peter G. Thurland Sr. has moved closer to possible consideration by the full U.S. House, after the House Committee on Natural Resources formally reported the measure last week. H.R. 8121 was…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (452+ words) Friday’s rally ran from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at La Terraza, next to Man Camp, and was promoted as a community march against gun violence. The event carried the message, “Together we can stop the violence. Together we can save lives,…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (192+ words) Eight Virgin Islands students pursuing college degrees and technical training will share $16,000 in scholarships from Ocean Point Terminals for the 2026-2027 academic year, with recipients headed to institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Howard University, Florida A&M University and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (297+ words) Vehicle Set on Fire at Kingshill Post Office; Mail Delays Possible on St. Croix ST. CROIX — The Make It Happen Foundation will hold its second annual T-Off-4 Tuition fundraising weekend Aug. 22-23, pairing an Island-Chic Cocktail Reception with a golf benefit…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (780+ words) Lawmakers are urging the Magens Bay Authority to consider restricting vehicle access after hours, more closely monitoring anchored boats and potentially limiting long-term anchoring as persistent dumping raises concerns about protecting one of St. Thomas’ most heavily visited beaches. The…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (334+ words) The University of the Virgin Islands is mourning the passing of Trustee Emeritus Roy D. Jackson Sr., MBA, CPA, whose relationship with the institution spanned decades as a graduate, adjunct faculty member, trustee, longtime committee chairman, financial supporter and Trustee Emeritus....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (427+ words) ST. CROIX — The Williams Delight Tenant Council and WD4Lyfe Inc. will host a free community healing gathering Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at supporting families affected by gun violence and community trauma through mental health resources, trauma-informed counseling, peer support, remembrance and youth-focused…...