As she transitions from active duty service, Commander Hantal and Ali will relocate to the Virgin Islands in a few weeks and leave a legacy of operational excellence, policy leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty.
For more than four decades, Brodhurst served as publisher and editor of The St. Croix Avis, the longest continuously published newspaper in the history of the Virgin Islands for 180 years, leading the publication for approximately 44 years following her father’s passing in 1980.
“It is truly an honor to serve as Miss UVI,” said Chelcher. “I am excited to uplift my peers, inspire creativity, and make a meaningful impact across our campus.”
The award will be presented during the 2026 ABA Joint Spring Conference in San Diego, California, held April 22-25. This marks the first time a U.S. Virgin Islands attorney has won this award.
United States of America Pageants is proud to announce Jamelia Potter of Stone Mountain has been crowned as United States of America’s Ms. Georgia 2026 and will represent the great state of Georgia at the 2026 national competition.
During the visit, students toured the U.S. Capitol led by Congresswoman Plaskett and her staff, learning firsthand how laws are passed while seated in the Senate Chamber.
The University of the Virgin Islands has appointed new leaders in academic affairs, finance, innovation and administration—strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, operational efficiency and innovation in higher education.
The FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives) credential is the gold standard for board certification in healthcare management. Less than 20% of ACHE’s members worldwide hold this credential, placing Comissiong among an elite group of healthcare leaders.
Ocean Point maintains a strong commitment to education, and this funding is allotted annually to support scholarship recipients in their pursuit of a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, or technical/vocation college.
This prestigious national leadership role reflects Dixon’s expertise and commitment to supporting businesses in navigating government contracting opportunities.
In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 21, 2025, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees reelected Henry Smock to serve as chairman of the Board and Dr. Bert Petersen, Jr. to serve as vice chair.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett presented a U.S. flag that flew over the United States Capitol to Raymond Williams of Grove Place, and his family in recognition of their extraordinary dedication to preserving Virgin Islands history and culture through their work with the Grove Place Action Committee.
"n light of the complex history between Denmark and the USVI, I impressed on the Danish PM as well as the Foreign Minister the incomplete resolution of past actions by the Danish Government in the treatment of the people of what is now the US Virgin Islands, and discussed a greater acknowledgement of past history and deepened investment."
This scholarship honors the legacy of Nancy E. Powell Callwood, a dedicated educator, trailblazer, and advocate for CTE in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nancy, a proud St. Johnian and former State Director of CTE and Adult Education, left an indelible mark on the Territory through her unwavering commitment to student advancement and community service.
The University of the Virgin Islands will recognize two distinguished Virgin Islands leaders with honorary degrees for their exemplary service, dedication and contributions to the territory at the University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies.
Kicking off at 7 p.m., this lively community event will celebrate National Poetry Month with powerful spoken word performances, and soulful live music from the house band From Broheem With Love.