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Mother Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Mourning and outrage over the killing of a nine-year-old girl Saturday intensified on St. Thomas as police announced the arrest of her mother on murder charges Monday.

Editorial: Reflecting on Tragedy and Urging Action for Mental Health Care in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The recent and tragic death of nine-year-old Jacqueda Issac on St. Thomas has shaken our community to its core. While official details surrounding the circumstances are still coming to light, the collective grief and anguish felt by those who knew the family – and even those who didn’t – has been palpable.

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Former Senator Janette Millin Young sits down in studio to talk over the upcoming election for Sixth Constitutional Convention delegates while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest headlines of the week.

Ian Clement Appointed Acting Attorney General Amidst Leadership Transition

Responding to the recent resignation of Attorney General Ariel Smith, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Ian Clement as the territory’s acting attorney general, effective immediately.

V.I. Push to Import Foreign Workers Well Underway

Like it or not, the territory is preparing for a massive influx of foreign labor that could begin as early as this fall and last about a decade.

Photo Focus: 53rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Paints Christiansted Green

The 53rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade painted the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, green on Saturday.

Photo Focus: Afternoon on the Green Brings Out Hundreds to Support Student Scholarships

Afternoon on the Green brought hundreds to the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas Sunday, along with battling chefs, community booths, bands, a car show and an expanded kids’ area that helped raise funds for two special student scholarships.

Interview With U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller, Part 1

After fourteen years on the bench at the District Court of the Virgin Islands, the Honorable Ruth Miller is ready to step down. With a few months left to go before hanging up her gavel, the federal magistrate judge serving on St. Thomas spoke about the career path that led her to the small courtroom in the Ron de Lugo Federal Building in Charlotte Amalie.

Girl, 9, Found Dead on St. Thomas

Emergency responders found a 9-year-old girl dead on St. Thomas early Friday, police said Saturday. The nature of the death and where exactly the girl died are still under investigation by the Virgin Islands Police Department.

“Dinner with a Doctor” Brings Awareness to Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Aram

With the month of March dedicated to awareness of Colorectal cancer, this month's "Dinner with a Doctor" will highlight important information and strategies for preventing it. Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most common cancer globally, according to the American Cancer Association.

Mother Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Mourning and outrage over the killing of a nine-year-old girl Saturday intensified on St. Thomas as police announced the arrest of her mother on murder charges Monday.

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar for March 18 – March 22, 2024

This is what is happening this week at the35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands.

CHTA Calls for Investments in Women in Hospitality on International Women’s Day

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association calls upon stakeholders in the Caribbean hospitality industry’s public and private sectors to continue to join forces to advance gender inclusion and equality.

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35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar for March 18 – March 22, 2024

This is what is happening this week at the35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands.

Mother Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Mourning and outrage over the killing of a nine-year-old girl Saturday intensified on St. Thomas as police announced the arrest of her mother on murder charges Monday.

Editorial: Reflecting on Tragedy and Urging Action for Mental Health Care in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The recent and tragic death of nine-year-old Jacqueda Issac on St. Thomas has shaken our community to its core. While official details surrounding the circumstances are still coming to light, the collective grief and anguish felt by those who knew the family – and even those who didn’t – has been palpable.

Michelle Smith, Sofia Swindell Excel at New Balance Indoor National Championships

Smith shattered her own V.I. National U20 record, achieving a phenomenal time of 53.55. Swindell's time of 23.97 qualified her for the World Athletics U20 Championships that will be held on Aug. 27-31, in Lima, Peru.

HSSTT is Ready to Bloom at Spring Brunch Sunday

The Humane Society of St. Thomas is set to bloom once again this year with its Spring Brunch. The annual event, a major fundraiser for the shelter, will be held on Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas. 

Dates Given for PTSA Meetings at St. Thomas-St. John Schools

Parents and Guardians, we are in this together and your participation is valuable as we “Transform Today's Learners into Tomorrow's Leaders.”

Charles Douglas Emanuel McKay Dies

Charles Douglas Emanuel McKay of Hidden Valley quietly transitioned from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at home in the presence of his wife, Isolene, and his daughter, Urma.

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