Recovery Worker Killed in Armed Robbery on STX
A recovery worker from North Carolina who was on island to help rebuild after 2017's double hurricanes died Tuesday when he was shot during a robbery at a bar on the east end of St. Croix, according to the V.I. Police Department.
Coast Guard Probes Circumstances of 2015 Sailboat Altercation
Details of an investigation by Coast Guard officials into the death of a sailboat crewman surfaced this week as a lawyer representing the captain in federal court prepares for a hearing next week.
Paradise Jam Returns to St. Thomas with Stiff Competition
Paradise Jam returns to St. Thomas tomorrow afternoon after a year hiatus forced by damage from Hurricane Irma and Maria.
Senate Turnover: Positive Not Planning to Fade Away
As his term comes to a close Positive T.A. Nelson, is still pushing for the issue for which he is best known – legalization of marijuana.
Court Blocks New Voter Registrations Before Nov. 20 Runoff Election
V.I. Superior Court Judge Denise Francois has granted a temporary restraining order “enjoining, restraining and prohibiting" voter registration in the St. Thomas-St. John district ahead of next week’s runoff election for governor and lieutenant governor
AG Sues to Stop Registration, but Election Board Will Continue Until Court Rules
Attorney General Claude Walker on Tuesday filed a request for a temporary restraining order to stop the Board of Elections from registering new voters before the Nov. 20 runoff, but the board’s chair said Tuesday night that until a court rules, registration will continue.
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NATURAL MYSTIC - backlit by a late afternoon sun, members of Earth Mama's Pan African Dance Company perform at the St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture Fair.
The fair takes place in a new location, at the Bordeaux Farms Pavillion. Saturday displays included rabbits, silkie chickens and a turtle in the petting farm, lemongrass, squash, tomatoes and watermelon.
Chef Ashley Allen demonstrated turkey carving. Jason Budsan from the St. Thomas-St. John Environmental Association showed how layering mulch from storm debris and sargasso seaweed makes great compost.
There was also a coal pot lighting contest at sunset. More fun to come on Sunday.
