Island Mixx 13U and 12U Finished Day 3 Strong With Wins

By Mark J. Daniel -
Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

Elections System Releases Certified Candidate List After Weeks of Appeals and Disputes

By Ananta Pancham -
The Elections System of the Virgin Islands on Wednesday released its certified list of candidates for the 2026 election cycle, ending weeks of delays driven by candidate challenges, appeals, and an ongoing dispute over the authority of the supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections.
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LOCAL NEWS

Photo Focus: St. John Rescue Adds Canine Search and Rescue Duty to Its Capabilities

By Judi Shimel -
Volunteer rescue workers on St. John and St. Thomas gathered Thursday for a graduation celebration and the expansion of their search and rescue capabilities.

Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Veterans Drive

By Source staff -
A woman was killed and another pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver allegedly struck them on Veterans Drive before fleeing an earlier collision.

UVI Program Connects Scientists With Communities Through STEM Engagement

By Source staff -
The University of the Virgin Islands is expanding efforts to connect science with local communities through the STEM Ambassador Program, a partnership with the University of Utah and UVI's Navigating Home program funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Island Mixx 12U Gets First Win at AAU National Volleyball Championships

By Mark J. Daniel -
Island Mixx 12U captured their first wins at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. IM 12U lost the first set (25-20) to Winter Park Volleyball Club Central Black in their opening match of the day. However, the team buckled down and came back to take the second and third sets (25-21) and (15-9), respectively, to claim their first win of the tournament. 

Officials Address Recent Homicides, Gun Violence

By Kit MacAvoy -
An alarming spate of gun violence throughout the territory prompted a press briefing Wednesday during which the V.I. Police Department’s leadership and Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach urged Virgin Islanders to come forward with any information. 

Bryan Uses Final Senate Appearance to Press Federal Agenda for Territory

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. used his final appearance before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday to urge Congress to remove barriers he said limit the U.S. Virgin Islands' ability to strengthen health care, attract investment, rebuild infrastructure and expand economic opportunities.

Budget Committee Reviews Veterans Affairs Budget, Medical‑Travel Expansion and Infrastructure Projects

By Finn Sharpless -
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is seeking about $1.22 million in General Fund support for fiscal year 2027 while expanding medical travel benefits and advancing major infrastructure projects.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

‘I am shot through my heart,’ a Poem by Corinne Van Rensselaer

By Corinne Van Rensselaer -
In an email to the Source, Corinne Van Rensselaer noted that she wrote this poem 10 years ago, on June 12, 2016. "And yet, in our community and in our world today, it is ever more relevant today, June 18, 2026," she said.

POLICE & COURTS

Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Veterans Drive

By Source staff -
A woman was killed and another pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver allegedly struck them on Veterans Drive before fleeing an earlier collision.

GOVERNMENT

Government Offices to Close Friday For Juneteenth

Government House -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. joins residents throughout the territory in recognizing Friday, June 19, as Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the enduring contributions, resilience, and achievements of African Americans.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI Introduces True Fiber 1Gig offer 

Liberty VI -
For a limited time, the company is offering a never seen rate plan of 1Gig of internet speed for $50 per month for 24 months.

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POLITICS

Elections Board Debates Candidate Appeals, Residency Requirements and Nomination Rules

By Diana Dias -
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. 

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

HEALTH & WELLNESS

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

Virgin Islands Department of Health -
Commissioner Encarnacion congratulated Dr. Cranford on a “well-deserved award that is a testament to her expertise and commitment to advancing public health in the Virgin Islands.”

VIDHS Temporarily Pauses Online Child Care Applications 

AARP Virgin Islands Launches Elder Justice Summit to Protect Older Adults 

“Kids Count” Data Show Complicated National and VI Mix

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

GOVERNMENT

Government Offices to Close Friday For Juneteenth

Government House -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. joins residents throughout the territory in recognizing Friday, June 19, as Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the enduring contributions, resilience, and achievements of African Americans.

POLICE & COURTS

Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Veterans Drive

By Source staff -
A woman was killed and another pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver allegedly struck them on Veterans Drive before fleeing an earlier collision.

OPINION

Editorial: If You See Something DO Something

By Shaun A. Pennington -
In the Virgin Islands, reporting violence is not always simple. This editorial explores the realities of retaliation, the human cost of gun violence and why the community must keep searching for solutions that save lives.

An Open Letter to the Virgin Islands Community: Violence Cannot be our Normal

Op-Ed: What the NBA Finals Reveal About Democracy

Op-Ed: The Emerald of Blue Mountain: A Tribute to Richard A. Schrader Sr.

Sen. Fonseca Mourns Former Staff Member Samuel “Sam” Topp

LOCAL SPORTS

Island Mixx 13U and 12U Finished Day 3 Strong With Wins

By Mark J. Daniel -
Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘I am shot through my heart,’ a Poem by Corinne Van Rensselaer

By Corinne Van Rensselaer -
In an email to the Source, Corinne Van Rensselaer noted that she wrote this poem 10 years ago, on June 12, 2016. "And yet, in our community and in our world today, it is ever more relevant today, June 18, 2026," she said.

COMMUNITY

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

Virgin Islands Department of Health -
Commissioner Encarnacion congratulated Dr. Cranford on a “well-deserved award that is a testament to her expertise and commitment to advancing public health in the Virgin Islands.”

OBITUARIES

Rodolfo Cipriani Posada Dies at 94

Schuster's Crematorium -
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rodolfo "Rudy" Cipriani Posada on June 14, 2026.
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