Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, July 5, through Saturday, July 11. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here.

Photo Focus: Sights and Spirit of St. John Celebration 2026

By Judi Shimel -
St. John Celebration 2026 unfolded before the eyes of spectators who assembled on a Saturday afternoon. The occasion was the 4th of July, the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and the continued observance of Virgin Islands Emancipation Day.
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ALERTS

Financial Tips from the Bank of St. Croix: Enhancing Your Credit Score

LOCAL NEWS

Iowa State Students Lend a Hand to Island Green Recycling Effort on St. John

By Source staff -
A group of approximately 10 Iowa State University students volunteering in the U.S. Virgin Islands spent Tuesday and Wednesday helping sort recyclables and prepare materials for shipment at Island Green Living's Recycling Center at the ReSource Depot on St. John.

Flamboyant Lands $1.3 Million Investment to Fuel Caribbean Expansion

By Source staff -
A St. Croix-based beverage company has secured a $1.3 million strategic investment through a joint venture that will help expand its products across the Caribbean and into international markets.

The Man Who Swam to St. John to Celebrate Emancipation of Every Kind

By Scott Fagan -
Upon learning of Scott Fagan’s submission of the story of Victor Antonius "Tutsie" Edwards’ daring Emancipation Day feat in 1985, he laughed, “Oh, Scott does that every year.”

STX Woodpile Trial Now Slated for November

By Kit MacAvoy -
The trial of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, originally scheduled to begin later this month, was pushed back by four months this week because the government’s prosecutor is on bereavement leave. 

WAPA Repairs Delayed as Mechanical Issue Extends Rotational Outages

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said Thursday in a press release that an additional mechanical problem discovered during post-repair testing of Unit 27 is delaying the unit's return to service, extending rotational outages for customers in the St. Thomas-St. John district. 

CZM Greenlights Two STT Schools, Considers Plans for Lockhart, Knud Hansen Complex and Yacht Club

By Kit MacAvoy -
After tabling a final decision last week due to a lack of a quorum, the St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management Committee convened Wednesday evening again to approve next steps for the Yvonne E. Milliner Bowsky Elementary and Emanuel Benjamin Oliver PreK-8 schools.

Hot and Hazy Weather Expected for USVI, Puerto Rico Holiday Weekend

By Jesse Daley -
Warm temperatures, Saharan dust, and breezy conditions are expected across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as residents and visitors head into the Emancipation Day and Independence Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service in San Juan.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Bajo El Sol to Mark Emancipation Day with Afternoon Celebrating Storytelling, Craftsmanship

By Source staff -
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a special cultural event at Bajo el Sol Gallery on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture & Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations Pop-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry siblings.

POLICE & COURTS

VIPD Arrests 19-Year-Old in Connection with Two Separate Auto Theft Incidents

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 19-year-old Ra’jahni Hendrickson in connection with two separate incidents of auto theft that occurred on June 14. He has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of stolen property, and grand larceny, reported VIPD.

GOVERNMENT

Commercial Fishers Licenses Open July 13

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI Offers Free Calls to Venezuela

By Liberty VI -
In solidarity with the Venezuelan community residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in response to the situation caused by recent earthquakes affecting various parts of Venezuela, Liberty announced a special measure today to facilitate communication between family members and the business community.

POLITICS

Local news

Elections Board Debates Candidate Appeals, Residency Requirements and Nomination Rules

By Diana Dias -
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections debated candidate qualifications, residency requirements, and nomination petition procedures during a Monday emergency meeting that highlighted ongoing disputes surrounding the 2026 election cycle. The meeting was a continuation of Friday's board meeting, which was recessed for lack of a quorum. 

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Community

Community Action NOW!, Savan Residents, and SmartNet Launch Community Safety Initiative

By Community Action NOW! -
As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. These initial installations represent the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy to establish the Savan community as a safe zone. 

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

VIDHS Temporarily Pauses Online Child Care Applications 

AARP Virgin Islands Launches Elder Justice Summit to Protect Older Adults 

“Kids Count” Data Show Complicated National and VI Mix

GOVERNMENT

Commercial Fishers Licenses Open July 13

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
DPNR encourages all licensed commercial fishers to attend during the designated registration period to ensure their records are current and their licenses remain in good standing.

POLICE & COURTS

VIPD Arrests 19-Year-Old in Connection with Two Separate Auto Theft Incidents

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 19-year-old Ra’jahni Hendrickson in connection with two separate incidents of auto theft that occurred on June 14. He has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of stolen property, and grand larceny, reported VIPD.

OPINION

Commentary

Op-Ed: When a Child Falls, the Territory Must Answer: A Community Covenant Against Youth Violence

By Sandra Bess -
The Virgin Islands Board of Education issues this statement not as routine communication, but as a moral response to a wound still open in our community. A young life was lost a couple of weeks ago as a result of violence in our Territory, and the weight of that loss has not faded with time. We are not only mourning a life lost. We are confronting what is being lost every time violence is chosen.

Lt. Gov. Roach Mourns Joseph Nathaniel Ponteen

Op-Ed: If Trees Could Talk: The Story of Our Virgin Islands Forests, Part 1

Op-Ed: A Domino-Table Conversation On Politics

Governor Bryan, Lieutenant Governor Roach and 36th Legislature Discuss Financial Solutions to Address Hospital, VIWMA and WAPA Debt 

LOCAL SPORTS

USVI Teams Earn Softball, Volleyball Honors at National Tournaments

By Mark J Daniel -
The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated success in softball and volleyball this week, capturing a regional softball championship and earning a division title at the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bajo El Sol to Mark Emancipation Day with Afternoon Celebrating Storytelling, Craftsmanship

By Source staff -
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a special cultural event at Bajo el Sol Gallery on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture & Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations Pop-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry siblings.

COMMUNITY

Ruff Start Dog Rescue Barks for Voter Registration

By Virgin Islands Board of Elections -
Anyone who will be 18 years old by Nov. 3 is eligible to register. The deadline to vote for the Aug. 1 Primary Election is July 2.

OBITUARIES

Deborah “Debbie” J. Ledansky Dies at 75

By the family -
Deborah “Debbie” J. Ledansky, 75, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and St. John passed away peacefully, after a gallant battle with cancer, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House.
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