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As island communities continue grappling with rising food costs, climate change, and an overwhelming dependence on imported food, regional leaders will gather in St. Thomas in September to explore what a stronger Caribbean food system could look like.

The United States Virgin Islands University Sports Federation Men’s Basketball Team slew a giant as they defeated Argentina in the semifinals of the International University Sports Federation America Games in Lima, Peru, Friday.

For decades, constitutional education has occupied only the margins of Virgin Islands politics. Campaigns have centered almost exclusively on personalities, local projects, and partisan loyalties. Rarely have candidates been asked to explain the constitutional framework governing the territory itself. That must change. The Delegate elected this year may be called upon to defend not merely federal funding but the constitutional understanding of citizenship itself. That is a responsibility unlike any faced by previous generations. It also places renewed importance on the Virgin Islands' own efforts toward constitutional reform.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Sunday that VIPD Officer Eustace Charles was ambushed by several gunmen as he left his St. Croix home to report for duty early Sunday morning, revealing that investigators have since tracked vehicles believed to have been used by those involved, taken several people into custody as persons of interest, recovered multiple firearms and executed search warrants.

The project, initially anticipated to begin in May, has completed the necessary coordination and preparations and is now ready to move into the construction phase.

The new location offers greater convenience and easier access to Liberty services for customers on the island.

The project, initially anticipated to begin in May, has completed the necessary coordination and preparations and is now ready to move into the construction phase.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Sunday that VIPD Officer Eustace Charles was ambushed by several gunmen as he left his St. Croix home to report for duty early Sunday morning, revealing that investigators have since tracked vehicles believed to have been used by those involved, taken several people into custody as persons of interest, recovered multiple firearms and executed search warrants.

The United States Virgin Islands junior program concluded the U19 Girls NORCECA Continental Championships in eighth place after an impressive showing in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Community members looking to give back this fall are invited to volunteer at the Virgin Islands Justice Initiative’s fifth annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at Magens Bay on St. Thomas. 

The Water Island Civic Association has just completed a 12-month project to renovate Fort Segarra, the only WW2 Coastal Defense Complex that is fully open to the public.

Violet C. Marrero was born on May 21, 1932, on the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda, where she spent her early years surrounded by the love of family, the strength of faith, and the support of a close-knit community. On July 6, 2026, she peacefully answered God's call at her home with her devoted daughter by her side.