The firefight at the Bovoni landfill on St. Thomas has, in 18 days, shown progressive signs of containment, V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services announced Sunday in a press release.
I mostly see these tiny crustaceans along the edges of the salt ponds. There might be hundreds of them in a small area, and some of them are enthusiastically waving their claws in the air.
In addition to lower-than-normal rainfall amounts, the report notes that September was one of the warmest on record across both territories, and the high temperatures have contributed to the dry conditions due to evaporation. Notably, St. Croix has logged the hottest month ever recorded.
Temporary power outages were ordered earlier this month after construction work along a St. Thomas roadway damaged a power cable housed inside an electrical duct bank. WAPA Chief Executive Officer Andy Smith told his board the particular section of underground housing was close to 50 years old.
The Source wants to help reduce the overpopulation of unwanted pets in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Every week we will feature a dog or cat from the hardworking rescue organizations and hope someone will find their fur-ever friend on this site.(All animals have been vaccinated, neutered and are healthy.)
Over 100 student-athletes from public, private and parochial schools from St. Thomas and St. John assembled on the golf course at UVI to showcase their running abilities as the 2023 IAA cross-country season kicked off Thursday.
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday signed a bill into law that officials hope will start momentum towards creation of a new public school for the island of St. John. Bryan predicted that the government will choose a contractor to begin work on the proposed K through 12 school by April 2024.
On Friday, in an at-times tense courtroom, St. Croix Superior Court Judge Douglas Brady terminated a temporary restraining order (TRO) entered on Sept. 26 and expected to expire on Friday to stop the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from protesting.
Viya advises the public of the quarterly change in the universal service surcharge provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that affects carriers nationwide.
The premiere episode is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, on the department's official social media platforms and Government Access Channel 27.
In the Virgin Islands, we proudly celebrate sports legends like Aliyah Boston, Tim Duncan, Julian Jackson, J’Wan Roberts, and many others. Yet, as a former Division 1 athlete and coach at various levels, I've come to understand that the path to college sports often appears blocked for students from low-income families. In this piece, we delve into the factors influencing this disparity, from parental wealth and education to the role of our education and sports departments.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Rupert E. (Chester) Winchester Sr. and Elaine George-Winchester announce their deaths. They both died in Locust Grove, Ga., after battling a long illness.