Watch Now: Decision 2026 | 20v1: Delegate Stacey Plaskett

WATCH: What happens when one candidate sits down with 20 Virgin Islanders from different backgrounds, professions and generations for an unscripted conversation? In the premiere of Decision 2026: 20v1, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett answers questions from community members on the issues shaping the future of the territory—without scripts, moderators or prepared speeches.

Bryan Urges Wider Ballot Access as McClafferty Takes Disqualification Fight to Federal Court

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is calling for fewer barriers to ballot access as Brett "Mac" McClafferty asks a federal court to restore his congressional candidacy. The governor's comments came days after the Justice Department declined his request for a legal opinion on the Elections System's decision to disqualify McClafferty.


Frenchtown to Celebrate Over Nine Decades of Bastille Day Tradition on July 14

For over 90 years, the streets of Frenchtown have come alive each July with French flags, music, food, and community fellowship, honoring the neighborhood’s deep French-Caribbean roots. That longstanding tradition continues Tuesday, July 14, as the Frenchtown Civic Organization hosts its annual Bastille Day Celebration beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the French Heritage Museum and the Joseph Aubain Field parking lot. 

VIMSIA Breaks Ground on $15 Million FEMA-Funded Campus Rebuild

The Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy broke ground Thursday on a $15 million FEMA-funded campus reconstruction project that will rebuild and modernize key educational facilities as part of a multi-year recovery effort following the 2017 hurricanes.

AG Rhea Says More Public Corruption Charges Could Be Filed Within Weeks

Attorney General Gordon Rhea told senators Thursday that the Virgin Islands Department of Justice has active public corruption investigations underway and that criminal filings in some of those cases could come within the next several weeks.

Virgin Islands Referee Educator Selected for Concacaf Instructor Academy

U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation referee instructor Robert Ferrell II has been selected by Concacaf to participate in the 2026 Concacaf Referee & Instructor Academy Consolidation, one of the region's premier referee development programs. (Video Inside)

Education Boards Warn Funding Shortfalls Are Limiting Scholarships, Facilities and Workforce Training

The Virgin Islands Board of Education and Board for Career and Technical Education warned lawmakers that funding shortfalls continue to affect student scholarships, school facilities and workforce development as they presented their fiscal year 2027 budget requests.

School Construction Bureau Says Funding Shortfall Keeps Focus on Emergency Repairs

Nearly two years after lawmakers created the Virgin Islands Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance to address decades of deteriorating school facilities, the agency says it still lacks the funding needed to move beyond emergency repairs, leaving hundreds of maintenance requests unresolved across the territory.

Revised Water Island Hotel Lease Removes Honeymoon Beach, Increases Developer Obligations

The Department of Property and Procurement unveiled proposed amendments Wednesday to the long-planned Water Island Hotel Project that would remove Honeymoon Beach from the lease agreement while expanding inland development areas, increasing rent paid by the developer, and adding new financial safeguards intended to keep the project on schedule.

Island Green Living’s First-Ever Recycling Program Launched 

“Although this is the first time bins have been available at St. John Celebration, Island Green has been recycling since 2014, and the program has grown exponentially since then," said President Harith Wickrema.

Woman Arrested in Hospital Ground Burglary, Assault Case

A 26-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with a June burglary and assault in the Hospital Ground residential area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

Proposed initiative would develop bond-financing options and structural reforms for hospitals, health care centers, VIWMA and WAPA.

Liberty VI Offers Free Calls to Venezuela

In solidarity with the Venezuelan community residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in response to the situation caused by recent earthquakes affecting various parts of Venezuela, Liberty announced a special measure today to facilitate communication between family members and the business community.

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Central Labor Council Rebuts Endorsement Claims, Representation by Political Labor Coalitions

It has come to our attention that statements circulated by an independent labor coalition —referencing a selection process involving straw polls, online voting, candidate interviews, and debate reviews — has created the misleading impression that all union workers across the territory, including those under the AFL-CIO umbrella, participated in or sanctioned these political decisions.

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

Proposed initiative would develop bond-financing options and structural reforms for hospitals, health care centers, VIWMA and WAPA.

Woman Arrested in Hospital Ground Burglary, Assault Case

A 26-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with a June burglary and assault in the Hospital Ground residential area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Op-Ed: If Trees Could Talk: The Story of Our Virgin Islands Forests, Part 2

In Part 2 of this exploration of forest development within the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park on St. Croix, bush professor Olasee Davis touches on the indigenous people’s influence on the terrestrial environment in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, specifically on the island of St. Croix.

Young Track Stars Compete in Mexico

This year’s delegation reflects both the growing depth of youth athletics in the territory and the federation’s commitment to long‑term athlete development.

Deep End Music Festival Debuts on St. Croix, Organizers Hope to Build Annual Tradition

A vision years in the making took shape on St. Croix over the Independence Day weekend as the inaugural Deep End Music Festival brought together nationally recognized musicians and local performers for three days of live music.

VIMSIA Breaks Ground on $15 Million FEMA-Funded Campus Rebuild

The Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy broke ground Thursday on a $15 million FEMA-funded campus reconstruction project that will rebuild and modernize key educational facilities as part of a multi-year recovery effort following the 2017 hurricanes.

Roseclare Josiah Dies at 73

With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Roseclare Josiah, who departed this life on June 21 at the age of 73.

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