The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Depression Two over the northeastern Gulf region, threatening parts of the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible travel disruptions. The storm poses no threat to Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, where worsening drought remains the more immediate concern.

As sargassum continues to wash ashore across the Caribbean, researchers are studying whether the seaweed can be transformed from a coastal nuisance into a resource for medicine, agriculture, and industry while exploring a better understanding of what fuels the blooms.

The United States Virgin Islands Women’s Basketball Team closed its run at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Centrobasket Qualifier, while the U19 Women’s Volleyball Team opens play at the 2026 NORCECA U19 Women’s Continental Championship in San Jose, Costa Rica.  

To truly aspire to build safer communities, we must recognize a broader reality: community safety begins long before a crime is committed or an emergency call is answered. It begins with healthy children and stable families. It begins with educational opportunity, meaningful employment, quality healthcare, affordable housing, behavioral health services, strong neighborhoods, and communities that reduce risk before tragedy occurs.

The VIPD’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds Monday evening in Estate Wintberg on St. Thomas.

Construction activities are expected to continue through July 2027 and will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work will advance in phases to safely complete underground utility installation while minimizing impacts to surrounding businesses, residents, and motorists.

AARP called Bill No. 36-0192 a critical step in protecting older adults from financial exploitation.

Construction activities are expected to continue through July 2027 and will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work will advance in phases to safely complete underground utility installation while minimizing impacts to surrounding businesses, residents, and motorists.

The VIPD’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds Monday evening in Estate Wintberg on St. Thomas.

The Official USVISF Soccer Fan Zones began during the FIFA World Cup and have now evolved into long-term partnerships to unite soccer supporters through dedicated venues throughout the year, federation officials said in a written statement Monday.

Her latest book, Memoir of a Cruz Ting, is a poetic and biographical narrative that explores the indigenous, social, and historical complexities of St. Croix. Written in both standard English and the native Crucian dialect, the collection blends multiple poetic forms to commemorate the island's rich cultural identity.

VIDE encourages every eligible public-school parent and guardian to complete the 2026 Summer Parent Survey by Aug. 14, and help their district rise to the Parent Voice Challenge.

Kenneth Belony leaves to cherish his loving memory his mother, Rose Belony Daniel; his stepfather, Francis Daniel; and his father, Emmanuel Prospere.