Through more than 29 books, Richard A. Schrader Sr. dedicated his life to preserving the stories, traditions, language, and history of the Virgin Islands. In this tribute, Geron A. W. Richards reflects on the cultural giant who inspired generations of Virgin Islanders and whose legacy continues to nourish the community long after his passing.

A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

Island Mixx Volleyball Club has four teams participating in the 53rd 2026 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Girls National Volleyball Championships. Their 12U and 13U girls’ teams will take the court Tuesday through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Island Mixx 15U and 16U will showcase their talents from June 28 to July 1.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Black Sustainability, Inc. and We Grow Food, Inc. welcome the community to attend the St. Thomas Farm Irrigation Workshop, at the Bordeaux Farmers’ Market on St. Thomas. The workshop is an immersive, hands-on gathering designed to equip farmers, land stewards, and sustainability leaders with critical tools in regenerative agriculture and water conservation.

A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

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.

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.

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.

A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Hospital Ground area after reports of gunfire.

Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith closed out her NCAA season with a pair of exceptional performances at the 2026 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships.

"The sounds of gunshots often wake me at night while asleep in my Solberg home overlooking town and on the other side of the hill from the West, but hearing those from Savan Friday in broad daylight while I was already awake immediately reignited concerns, feelings, thoughts, and hopes that I know are much bigger than my immediate ability to help the way I’d like," said DaraMonifah Cooper. In response, she offers these two poems.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Black Sustainability, Inc. and We Grow Food, Inc. welcome the community to attend the St. Thomas Farm Irrigation Workshop, at the Bordeaux Farmers’ Market on St. Thomas. The workshop is an immersive, hands-on gathering designed to equip farmers, land stewards, and sustainability leaders with critical tools in regenerative agriculture and water conservation.

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Theodore Anthony Phillip, who departed this life on June 7, 2026, at the age of 63.