Attorney General Gordon Rhea praised lawmakers' approval of a sweeping firearms overhaul, calling it a balanced approach to constitutional rights and public safety, while opponents continued urging Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. to reject the measure.
The death of 15-year-old Tre’Vante Etienne has left a family grieving and a community searching for answers. Former Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory writes that the Virgin Islands must respond with more than mourning—it must respond with action.
The Virgin Islands Energy Office has completed its first Community Electrical Innovation-funded solar and battery microgrid project at a St. Croix day-care center and has issued a request for proposals for five additional projects across the territory.
Wind shear is a weather term often used during hurricane season, but it can sometimes sound like technical jargon. For residents in the U.S. Virgin Islands and across the Caribbean, understanding what wind shear means can help explain why some tropical waves struggle to develop, while others can organize when conditions are favorable.
A 15-year-old boy died Friday after being shot multiple times in the area of Vester Gade on St. Thomas, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
The 36th Legislature on Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Virgin Islands' firearms laws, advancing legislation supporters say is necessary to comply with recent court rulings while opponents argue it imposes new burdens on law-abiding gun owners.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has been given a rare opportunity to leave a message for future generations as part of America's Official Time Capsule, a historic project commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Board members were enthusiastic about the proposals from Kyle Sexius, a native St. Thomian who graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School, served with the National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan and traveled extensively before returning home. But they also expressed reservations, given the deed that governs the public park.
A new lawsuit from the Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs claims the country’s largest pharmaceutical providers have conspired to increase prices while reducing consumer choice.
An arrest warrant was obtained on June 8, in connection to a report made in March of inappropriate touching. On June 12, Rafea Abdallah Hassan, 30, was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau without incident, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections debated candidate qualifications, residency requirements, and nomination petition procedures during a Monday emergency meeting that highlighted ongoing disputes surrounding the 2026 election cycle. The meeting was a continuation of Friday's board meeting, which was recessed for lack of a quorum.
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
An arrest warrant was obtained on June 8, in connection to a report made in March of inappropriate touching. On June 12, Rafea Abdallah Hassan, 30, was arrested by members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau without incident, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.
The event is scheduled for 6:27 p.m. Pacific Time, which is 9:27 p.m. in the Virgin Islands, on Saturday June 13 giving fans back home the perfect primetime moment to tune in and cheer her on.
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Henry Osorio Navarro, who entered eternal rest on June 8, 2026, at the age of 68.