Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, July 12, through Saturday, July 18. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesseโ€™s daily weather updates here.

FEMA Approves More Than $1.3 Million for Hurricane Maria Repairs at St. Croix Church

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $1.3 million in Public Assistance funding for repairs to Friedensfeld Church in Kingshill, St. Croix, as part of the territory's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Maria.

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

Recycling Advocates Pleased with First-Time Campaign in St. John Celebration Village

Recycling proponents from the public and private sector found an opportunity to spread their message of reduce, recycle, reuse at the recently concluded St. John Celebration. Island Green Living -- a St. John-based nonprofit and the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority stationed receptacles in and around Celebration Village to collect used aluminum and plastic beverage containers.

STEM Summer Program Showcases Student Research, Innovation, and Community Connections

Students from across St. Croix spent the past four weeks exploring science, technology, engineering, mathematics, financial literacy, communication, and genealogy through hands-on research projects presented during the annual STEM Summer Program showcase on Thursday at St. Croix Central High Schoolโ€™s Cafeteria.ย 

Hansen, Helenese, Sarauw and Smith Square Off in Congressional Debate

Democratic delegate candidates sparred over the rum cover-over, federal priorities and leadership styles during a spirited debate Thursday night on St. Croix, where policy disagreements and personal exchanges highlighted the increasingly competitive race ahead of the Aug. 1 primary.

Watch Now: Decision 2026 | 20v1: Delegate Stacey Plaskett

WATCH: What happens when one candidate sits down with 20 Virgin Islanders from different backgrounds, professions and generations for an unscripted conversation? In the premiere of Decision 2026: 20v1, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett answers questions from community members on the issues shaping the future of the territoryโ€”without scripts, moderators or prepared speeches.

Bryan Urges Wider Ballot Access as McClafferty Takes Disqualification Fight to Federal Court

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is calling for fewer barriers to ballot access as Brett "Mac" McClafferty asks a federal court to restore his congressional candidacy. The governor's comments came days after the Justice Department declined his request for a legal opinion on the Elections System's decision to disqualify McClafferty.

Colorado State University Again Lowers Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Colorado State University has lowered its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season again, now calling for well below-normal activity, as a strengthening El Niรฑo is expected to help suppress tropical development across the Atlantic basin.

DOJ Seeks More Funding as Staffing Shortages, Morgue Delays Continue

The Virgin Islands Department of Justice is seeking nearly $26.2 million for fiscal year 2027, warning lawmakers Tuesday that persistent staffing shortages, mounting caseloads and limited resources continue to strain its ability to prosecute crimes, investigate public corruption and provide essential legal services across the territory.

Op-Ed: The Winds of Gaza โ€” Our Moral Hurricane,ย Part II

To the worldโ€™s shame, those violent, murderous gales continue unabated, driven by an unconscionable moral erosion. It is only fitting that we persist attempting to grasp the unleashed horror, feel the anguish, listen to the howling of a people crying out to their human family to intervene and end the nightmare.

Woman Arrested in Hospital Ground Burglary, Assault Case

A 26-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with a June burglary and assault in the Hospital Ground residential area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

Proposed initiative would develop bond-financing options and structural reforms for hospitals, health care centers, VIWMA and WAPA.

Liberty VI Offers Free Calls to Venezuela

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.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Clash in Primary Debate

Three Democratic candidates for governor and their running mates took to the debate stage Friday night at the St. Croix Educational Complex, three weeks before a consequential primary election that will likely determine the next occupant of Government House.ย 

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

Proposed initiative would develop bond-financing options and structural reforms for hospitals, health care centers, VIWMA and WAPA.

Woman Arrested in Hospital Ground Burglary, Assault Case

A 26-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with a June burglary and assault in the Hospital Ground residential area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Op-Ed: The Winds of Gaza โ€” Our Moral Hurricane,ย Part II

To the worldโ€™s shame, those violent, murderous gales continue unabated, driven by an unconscionable moral erosion. It is only fitting that we persist attempting to grasp the unleashed horror, feel the anguish, listen to the howling of a people crying out to their human family to intervene and end the nightmare.

Young Track Stars Compete in Mexico

This yearโ€™s delegation reflects both the growing depth of youth athletics in the territory and the federationโ€™s commitment to longโ€‘term athlete development.

Deep End Music Festival Debuts on St. Croix, Organizers Hope to Build Annual Tradition

A vision years in the making took shape on St. Croix over the Independence Day weekend as the inaugural Deep End Music Festival brought together nationally recognized musicians and local performers for three days of live music.

Waste Management Makes Dumping Easier

Beginning Saturday, July 18, and continuing every weekend thereafter, residents will have the opportunity to dispose of Bulk Waste, Scrap Metal, and Appliances at designated collection sites on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louis Austin Jackson Dies at 75

With profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Louis Austin Jackson announces his peaceful passing on June 12, 2026, at the age of 75.

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