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Mother Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Mourning and outrage over the killing of a nine-year-old girl Saturday intensified on St. Thomas as police announced the arrest of her mother on murder charges Monday.

Editorial: Reflecting on Tragedy and Urging Action for Mental Health Care in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The recent and tragic death of nine-year-old Jacqueda Issac on St. Thomas has shaken our community to its core. While official details surrounding the circumstances are still coming to light, the collective grief and anguish felt by those who knew the family – and even those who didn’t – has been palpable.

In Effort to Replenish Reefs, ‘Pied Piper’ Scientists Lure Coral Larvae

In what could prove a breakthrough, researchers have succeeded in using recorded sound to enhance the chances of coral larvae making their home on struggling coral reefs in need of new life.

VIElectron Hosts Walking Tour of Solar Facilities on St. Croix

VIElectron, a leading renewable energy company committed to revolutionizing power infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, along with the support of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and government leaders, hosted a guided tour of the Petronella solar facilities on St. Croix, VIElectron Founder and CEO Christian Loranger announced. 

HSSTT is Ready to Bloom at Spring Brunch Sunday

The Humane Society of St. Thomas is set to bloom once again this year with its Spring Brunch. The annual event, a major fundraiser for the shelter, will be held on Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas. 

Youngest STJ Students Perform in Cruz Bay for the Public Wednesday

More than one hundred St. John children from kindergarten to second grade will come together to present a choir concert on Wednesday at the Julius E. Sprauve School. The 30-minute performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Former Senator Janette Millin Young sits down in studio to talk over the upcoming election for Sixth Constitutional Convention delegates while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest headlines of the week.

Ian Clement Appointed Acting Attorney General Amidst Leadership Transition

Responding to the recent resignation of Attorney General Ariel Smith, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Ian Clement as the territory’s acting attorney general, effective immediately.

V.I. Push to Import Foreign Workers Well Underway

Like it or not, the territory is preparing for a massive influx of foreign labor that could begin as early as this fall and last about a decade.

Photo Focus: 53rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Paints Christiansted Green

The 53rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade painted the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, green on Saturday.

Photo Focus: Afternoon on the Green Brings Out Hundreds to Support Student Scholarships

Afternoon on the Green brought hundreds to the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas Sunday, along with battling chefs, community booths, bands, a car show and an expanded kids’ area that helped raise funds for two special student scholarships.

Interview With U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller, Part 1

After fourteen years on the bench at the District Court of the Virgin Islands, the Honorable Ruth Miller is ready to step down. With a few months left to go before hanging up her gavel, the federal magistrate judge serving on St. Thomas spoke about the career path that led her to the small courtroom in the Ron de Lugo Federal Building in Charlotte Amalie.

Girl, 9, Found Dead on St. Thomas

Emergency responders found a 9-year-old girl dead on St. Thomas early Friday, police said Saturday. The nature of the death and where exactly the girl died are still under investigation by the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Cecile de Jongh Files Motion to Dismiss N.Y. Suit Alleging Collusion with Epstein

Former First Lady Cecile de Jongh has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by six victims of Jeffrey Epstein in Manhattan federal court, calling their claims that she and other V.I. officials aided his sex-trafficking scheme “a 225-paragraph mess of vague and scattershot allegations.”

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, March 17, through Saturday, March 23.

Day-Tripping Identity Thief Gets Extended Stay in Prison

A day-tripping visitor who went on a $20,000 Main Street shopping spree with someone else’s credit card was sentenced to two years in federal prison. Just before sentencing the prosecutor told the judge the June 2022 incident was the latest in a string of similar swindles perpetrated by the defendant.

Yacht Haven Grande Reinstates Monthly Farmer’s Market

Yacht Haven Grande facility manager announced the return of the monthly farmer's market beginning in April which will feature open pit barbecues, handmade crafts and jewelry, as well as locally made soaps, scrubs, and candles.

Op-Ed: A Reimagined Virgin Islands

In the last few months, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced monumental awards for rebuilding critical infrastructure in the Virgin Islands related to destruction from hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The announcement of over $928 million for the rebuild of Roy L Schneider Regional Hospital, along with the previously announced $834 million for the Juan F. Luis Hospital, creates a tremendous opportunity to become a regional powerhouse for healthcare.

Op-Ed: In Search of a Constitution – The V.I. Needs Delegates

With changing demographics, the Virgin Islands of the United States needs to make it absolutely clear to its residents the territory does not have a Constitution, and it needs one to be ratified. But first, qualified delegates need to run to be seated as Delegates to the 6th Constitutional Convention. That election is set to take place this coming November 5, 2024.

State of the Territory | An Open Letter to Women: Navigating the Political Landscape with Resilience and Solidarity

As I embark on the task of expressing my journey in the realm of politics, I find myself traversing the tumultuous terrain that has defined my existence—a landscape marked by victories, challenges, and an unyielding quest for justice. It's a narrative that commences with the resounding echoes of my family's legacy, resonating through the corridors of power and shaping my destiny from an early age.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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