Food

Guests can look forward to live music, cultural and educational displays, and a variety of family-friendly activities, making Afternoon on the Green a celebration for all ages. This year, the event will also feature a pickleball tournament at the courts adjacent to the golf course, offering both enthusiasts and spectators a chance to enjoy the fastest-growing sport in the United States.

The 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture and Culture Vegan Food Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to midnight in the westernmost hills of St. Thomas, located at Plot 109, Estate Bordeaux.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, harvest of these species will be permitted through midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

As 2025 comes to a close, Wenner Hill Gardens invites the community to its final farmers market of the year this Saturday, from 8 a.m.-noon, celebrating the season with traditional flavors and community wellness.

This event, recognized as the brand's largest fundraising initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean, had a significant impact on My Brother's Workshop, raising a total of $10,762.

The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Division of Family Assistance, confirms that full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were successfully posted to client Electronic Benefit Transfer accounts last Thursday Evening. With the conclusion of the federal shutdown and the restoration of national SNAP systems, benefit files were transmitted and processed under normal operating procedures.

WIC is funded annually by Congress and focuses on nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children. SNAP helps all eligible low-income households purchase groceries.

The check presentation ceremony for the 14th annual King of the Wing contest will take place at the Coral Reef Academy's St. Thomas facility at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 25.

It is important that you carefully review the due dates specified on each document you have received.

Harvesting of Queen Conch (Aliger Gigas) is prohibited from Sunday, June 1, 2025, through Friday October 31, 2025. The conch season will reopen on Monday, November 1, 2025, and will remain open until Midnight, May 31, 2026. Commissioner Oriol also reminds the public of the currently active seasonal closures for: Whelk/the West Indian Top Snail (Cittarium pica) which commenced on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and will end Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 

The USVI Department of Human Services continues its ongoing efforts to inform clients and the community of the advantage of timely submission of applications and other documents. The Certification Unit wishes to remind all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH) households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline for the submission of important Recertification Applications, Periodic Reports, and additional information documents.

The GESC Health Insurance Board in conjunction with Green Ridge Guava Berry Farm present the UnitedHealthcare 2025 Wellness Program for the GVI RetireesBags of fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.

The GESC Health Insurance Board in conjunction with Rodgers Farm present the UnitedHealthcare 2025 Wellness Program for the GVI Retirees Bags of fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. 

Since its launch in 2018, the Made in the USVI Pop-Up Shop has served as a platform to increase visibility and create market opportunities for licensed local small manufacturers and artists across the Territory.

Schneider Regional Medical Center invites the public to its 2025 USVI Festival Hospital Carnival Show on Monday, April 21 at 6 p.m. on the Roy L. Schneider Hospital grounds.

The St. Thomas-St. John District of the Virgin Islands Department of Education is pleased to announce upcoming training sessions for Site Supervisors participating in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program, which will operate from June 9, through July 18.

This isn’t just a wine tasting, it’s an immersive fusion of flavor, rhythm, and culture! Guests will indulge in a curated selection of premium wines from renowned vineyards, perfectly paired with exquisite culinary creations from top chefs.

McDonald's proudly presented a check for $16,200 to My Brother's Workshop, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing commitment to the communities they support.

The boxes contain 12 meals, and consist of a vegetarian, chicken, and beef entrée (please see photo attached). Scott says, “They are delicious, and a far cry from the meals distributed following the storms of 2017.” He has 6,000 on St. Thomas, and roughly 40,000 on St. Croix. 

While their farmers markets are always the second and last Sundays of every month between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., sometimes there are also special activities on those market days.