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Economic Crimes Unit Investigation Lead to Arrest of Contractor for Fraud

By Source staff -
As a result of an investigation following a fraud complaint, an arrest warrant was obtained for Tyler Peworchik.

Bryan Says Major Recovery Projects ‘On Track’ Amid Fresh Round of Outages

By Kit MacAvoy -
While residents on St. Thomas and St. John continue to grapple with unreliable power, an optimistic Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said during a press briefing Tuesday that the territory’s recovery projects are “on track,” and he urged the next administration not to “get any bright ideas about changing this course.”

Budget Committee Hears from VITEMA on Budget Proposal, 911 Staffing and Shelter Readiness

By Finn Sharpless -
The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency told the Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance Tuesday it is seeking about $5.9 million for fiscal 2027 to support 911 services, emergency planning and disaster response.

Budget Committee Hears Bureau of Information Technology Budget Request Amid Rising Software Costs

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday reviewed the Bureau of Information Technology’s $14.3 million budget request, questioning rising software costs and ongoing cybersecurity challenges across government systems. 

Free Conflict Resolution Courses Aim To Stop Violence Before It Starts

By Mat Probasco -
As police search for 15-year-old Tre’Vante Etienne’s killer and the Savan community plans for security cameras, a Virgin Islands therapy and counseling service hopes to quell violence before it starts with free conflict-resolution trainings for the territory’s young people.

California Man Accused of Importing Hundreds of Magic Mushroom Doses

By Mat Probasco -
A California man was arrested at Cyril E. King Airport Sunday with more than seven pounds of psilocybin mushrooms and more than 55 pounds of cannabis in his baggage, according to Customs and Border Protection.

Tropical Outlook: Dry Conditions Continue Across USVI and Puerto Rico Despite Slight Rain Chance

By Jesse Daley -
Dry conditions continue to occur across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, raising concerns about drought, brush fires, and elevated fire danger. While a weak tropical wave may bring a slight chance of showers between Wednesday and Thursday, widespread rainfall is not expected for most areas.

National Team Breaks Virgin Islands Record

By Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
The VI National Team stormed to a new National Record in the Mixed 4X400m Relay of 3:30.84, rewriting the Virgin Islands all‑time list.

O’Neal Given Until July 1 to Surrender After Seeking Two-Month Delay

By Kit MacAvoy -
A judge gave former V.I. Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal a one-week extension to coordinate with her new attorney before surrendering to federal Bureau of Prisons custody on July 1. 

Board of Nurse Licensure Testifies Before Budget Committee On Outdated Systems and Licensing Issues

By Finn Sharpless -
The Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure told lawmakers it is on a “skeletal budget” and that funding delays and outdated systems are straining efforts to license and regulate nurses.

Budget Committee Reviews Frederiksted Healthcare Inc. Request Amid Growing Uninsured Care

By Finn Sharpless -
On Monday, lawmakers were told that rising uninsured rates, mounting unpaid care, delayed government payments and a partially funded dental expansion are tightening pressure on Frederiksted Healthcare Inc.

Caneel Bay Lease Deadline Extended

By Mat Probasco -
Would-be operators of Caneel Bay’s next iteration have more time to get their bids in. The National Park Service has extended bidding for the $442,462 annual lease from July 8 to Aug. 10.

Airlines Warn Airports Redevelopment Plan Is Too Costly in Letter to Bryan, VIPA

By Source staff -
The projected Cost per Enplanement (CPE) associated with VIPA and SkyCity’s program is demonstrably excessive and an extreme outlier when compared to airports around the world, but more specifically, U.S. airports — even when including key business markets which command an outsized share of premium traffic, according to the letter.

Island Heat Earns Three Wins, Advances to AAU Elimination Round

By Mark J Daniel -
Island Heat 14-1 picked up three victories during pool play at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships and will enter the single-elimination bracket Tuesday with a 3-6 record.

Two V.I. Nonprofits Merge to Break Down Barriers to Health Care

By Gabrielle Querrard -
For nearly 15 years, two of the territory’s most vital health care support organizations have worked side by side, one providing the clinical care and the other covering the crippling costs that often stand in the way; today they are joining forces to better serve patients in the community.

Jeff Pevar, Inger Nova Jorgensen to Headline Deep End Music Festival on St. Croix

By Joshua G Canning -
Renowned guitarist Jeff Pevar and vocalist Inger Nova Jorgensen will return to St. Croix July 3-5 to headline the inaugural Deep End Music Festival, a three-day celebration of live music, fireworks, food and collaboration between local and visiting musicians at the Deep End Bar & Grill on the island's East End.

Minor Charged After Alleged Smith Bay Carjacking

By Source staff -
A minor has been charged in connection with an alleged carjacking that left a woman injured Saturday night in Smith Bay on St. Thomas.

UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Hospital Ground; Foul Play Suspected

By Source staff -
A woman found dead Monday morning in the historic Danish cemetery in Hospital Ground on St. Thomas has been identified, the V.I. Police Department reported. Her death is being treated as a homicide.

Elizabeth Ferrell Crowned 2026 St. John Celebration Queen

By Raven Phillips -
The St. John Celebration Village was filled with African-inspired fashion, music and culture Saturday evening as contestants competed for the title of 2026 St. John Celebration Queen. By the end of the night, Contestant No. 3, Elizabeth Ferrell, captured the crown.

Photo Focus: St. John Food Fair Forecast: Bright Sunshine, Warm Smiles

By Judi Shimel -
Sunday’s celebration of St. John Food Fair began with a promise — after a long, hot month of June, the gathering clouds released a brief and cooling rain.

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