Op-ed

In her biweekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory.

The wahree game originated in Africa but is played in various forms in most counties in the world. It is considered by many experts to be one of the finest strategy games ever developed. There is no luck involved in Oware. The outcome depends solely on the skills of the players.

On March 25, President Trump signed executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” that seeks to change election laws pertaining to federal elections.

In her biweekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

In this op-ed, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett defends her speech on the House Floor highlighting the disenfranchisement of U.S. territories, responding to criticism that called her remarks a “spectacle.” She outlines the historical and ongoing inequalities faced by Virgin Islanders and emphasizes the importance of continuing the fight for equal treatment.

Financial literacy is not merely about money management—it is about freedom, agency, and the capacity to shape one's destiny. For millions of children growing up in historically marginalized communities in the Virgin Islands and across the Caribbean, financial education represents more than just good practice; it is an essential tool for dismantling generational cycles of poverty and economic disenfranchisement.

The recent proposal to increase the short-term rental (Airbnb) tax rate in the U.S. Virgin Islands to 20% or more is a drastic and misguided policy that would have devastating effects on the tourism industry — particularly for St. Croix. Some argue that this proposed tax hike would address the housing crisis and boost hotel occupancy, in reality, it threatens to drive visitors away and harm the very businesses that rely on tourism to survive.

In the United States mainland, the leading cause of death for young people aged 16-24 is something you might expect: accidents, primarily car accidents. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, however, the leading cause of death for young people is homicide. And, the comparison is not even close.

On March 31, 2025, it will be 108 years since these islands were sold to the United States. My great-grandparents, grandparents and other relatives who were governed by the Danish government at that time saw the transfer of these islands to the United States for $25 million in gold...

In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory.

Every March, the Virgin Islands celebrates its history and culture extensively. We come together to commemorate the people, events, and traditions that shaped us into the community we are today. But more than just acknowledging the events and people of yesteryear, what can these stories teach us, and to what depth are we willing to go to find out?

Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. has recently acknowledged a stark truth: our Territory is navigating perilous financial waters. It takes courage for any leader to admit such challenges, but this honesty is the first crucial step toward collective recovery. As we face these economic and financial hurdles, it is imperative that every level of our society—government, businesses, and individuals—adopts a mindset of intentional spending.

We have responded to more calls during the past two and a half months than in the first six months last year.

In her biweekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

He came in fuming, cussing, 'Cinnamon Bay this, Cinnamon Bay' that.' One of those days when life comes in a little ragged. Seeing the wreckage on his face, Papa Boula gave him a cup of soursop juice, asked him to sit, so they could speak of dissatisfaction.

In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory.

Estate Adventure is located in the fertile heartland of St. Croix’s prime agricultural farmland, with a lush basin tropical moist forest along the stream bank and with an open grassland on the western part of the property. It is not a site for a solar power plant.

Last week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands reintroduced the bipartisan DiasporaLink Act which unanimously passed the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. This  transformative legislation would provide strategic national security advantages to the United States while bringing significant economic benefits to the USVI.