Nine Burglaries Reported in One Day as VIPD Warns of Crime Spike

Nine burglaries were reported on St. Croix in a single day as police investigate a recent increase in business break-ins, residential burglaries and home invasion robberies.

Health Officials Detail Cancer Data, CKCI Reopening Timeline to Health Committee

The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute is 99% reconstructed and targeted for full operational occupancy by November, with officials saying its reopening could expand cancer treatment and reduce off-island care.

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

AARP-VI Forum Seeks to Promote Better Family Property Management

A visiting attorney specializing in matters affecting the elderly will help AARP-Virgin Islands explain how seniors and their families can best protect property handed down through the ages. Beginning Thursday on St. Croix and Friday on St. Thomas, AARP-VI will host the second part of its Elder Justice series.

Finding the Calm Amid the Chaos: UVIโ€™s Wellness Series Promotes Sustainable Practices for Daily Living

The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities concluded its free, three-part virtual wellness series, "The Art of Living: Sustainable Practices for Daily Living," by equipping participants with practical strategies to promote emotional well-being, resilience and balance in everyday life.ย 

Contour Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service Between St. Thomas and St. Maarten

Contour Airlines will begin offering twice-weekly nonstop flights between St. Thomas and St. Maarten this fall, providing a new regional travel option for residents and visitors.

Senate Pushes Racetrack, Gaming Bill to August Hearing in Special Session

The Virgin Islands Senate postponed a vote Tuesday on a racetrack and gaming bill, scheduling August hearings amid disputes over St. Croixโ€™s 10-year wait and Southland Gamingโ€™s long-term gaming provisions.

VIHFA Says It Has Already Addressed Many Issues Cited in HUD Funding Suspension

The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority said Tuesday it has already taken significant steps to correct many of the issues cited by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after the federal agency moved to immediately suspend the authority from participating in future procurement and non-procurement transactions pending an investigation.

Reporterโ€™s Notebook Part 2: Commercialization Trumps Conservation Under New Plan for Caneel Bayโ€™s Development

The National Park Service's revised plan for Caneel Bay shifts the focus from conservation to commercial development, placing the entire resort property under a developer's control with fewer public access guarantees. In Part 2 of this Reporter's Notebook series, the Source examines how changing federal priorities under the Trump administration are reshaping the future of one of St. John's most iconic properties.

Elections Board Talks Transparency, Election Integrity Ahead of Democratic Primary

The Virgin Islands Board of Elections met on Monday for an emergency meeting in which it voted 8-1 to retain independent counsel in Brett โ€œMacโ€ McClaffertyโ€™s lawsuit against the body. Following the vote, the board opted to consider agenda items originally slated for its July 22 regular meeting.

Op-Ed: Birthright Citizenship: The Constitutional Future of the Virgin Islands

For decades, constitutional education has occupied only the margins of Virgin Islands politics. Campaigns have centered almost exclusively on personalities, local projects, and partisan loyalties. Rarely have candidates been asked to explain the constitutional framework governing the territory itself. That must change. The Delegate elected this year may be called upon to defend not merely federal funding but the constitutional understanding of citizenship itself. That is a responsibility unlike any faced by previous generations. It also places renewed importance on the Virgin Islands' own efforts toward constitutional reform.

Nine Burglaries Reported in One Day as VIPD Warns of Crime Spike

Nine burglaries were reported on St. Croix in a single day as police investigate a recent increase in business break-ins, residential burglaries and home invasion robberies.

Feeder 9A Electrical Undergrounding Wednesday in Nisky Center Area

Construction activities are expected to continue through July 2027 and will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work will advance in phases to safely complete underground utility installation while minimizing impacts to surrounding businesses, residents, and motorists.

AARP Virgin Islands to Urge Legislative Support for Senior Financial Protection Actย 

AARP called Bill No. 36-0192 a critical step in protecting older adults from financial exploitation.

Protecting Every Federal Dollar: Frett-Gregory/Moorehead Action Plan

Gubernatorial candidate Donna Frett-Gregory says HUD's suspension of future funding to the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability. She criticizes the current administration and her opponents while outlining a federal funding action plan she says would protect the territory's remaining disaster recovery funds.

CREW Scholars Showcase Research, Strengthening Virgin Islands Healthcare

Ten outstanding Virgin Islands undergraduate students presented original research addressing some of the territory's most pressing public health challenges as they completed the third cohort of the Cardiovascular Research Empowerment Workforce Program during the Third Annual CREW Research Symposium held Tuesday at Government House, St. Thomas.

Feeder 9A Electrical Undergrounding Wednesday in Nisky Center Area

Construction activities are expected to continue through July 2027 and will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work will advance in phases to safely complete underground utility installation while minimizing impacts to surrounding businesses, residents, and motorists.

Nine Burglaries Reported in One Day as VIPD Warns of Crime Spike

Nine burglaries were reported on St. Croix in a single day as police investigate a recent increase in business break-ins, residential burglaries and home invasion robberies.

House Committee on Natural Resources Advances Bill to Rename Christiansted Bandstand

The legislation designates the bandstand located at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand" and directs that any reference to the bandstand in federal law, regulation, or documentation be treated as a reference to its new name.

Virgin Islands Sends 39 Athletes to Central American and Caribbean Games

Team ISV will compete across 11 sports, showcasing the talent, determination, and pride of Virgin Islands athletes on the regional stage.

Two Events with Elle Nielsen at Bajo el Sol Gallery

Her latest book,ย Memoir of a Cruz Ting, is a poetic and biographical narrative that explores the indigenous, social, and historical complexities of St. Croix. Written in both standard English and the native Crucian dialect, the collection blends multiple poetic forms to commemorate the island's rich cultural identity.

CREW Scholars Showcase Research, Strengthening Virgin Islands Healthcare

Ten outstanding Virgin Islands undergraduate students presented original research addressing some of the territory's most pressing public health challenges as they completed the third cohort of the Cardiovascular Research Empowerment Workforce Program during the Third Annual CREW Research Symposium held Tuesday at Government House, St. Thomas.

Violet C. Marrero Dies at 94

Violet C. Marrero was born on May 21, 1932, on the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda, where she spent her early years surrounded by the love of family, the strength of faith, and the support of a close-knit community. On July 6, 2026, she peacefully answered God's call at her home with her devoted daughter by her side.

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