A passing tropical wave may bring a brief chance of showers and thunderstorms to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by midweek, though the wave is not expected to develop into a tropical system. Heat, Saharan dust, and breezy conditions are expected to remain the main weather concerns.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday that rotational power outages have ended on St. Thomas and St. John following repairs to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's Unit 27, while also highlighting the submission of a revised horse racing agreement to the Legislature and the completion of the government's Fiscal Year 2024 Single Audit during his weekly Government House press briefing.

Sen. Marvin Blyden is calling for immediate action after a portion of the deteriorating Cancryn pedestrian bridge fell onto a passing vehicle last week, while Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel says the department hopes to complete emergency repairs within the next 30 days as officials continue weighing the bridge's long-term future.

In Part 2 of this exploration of forest development within the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park on St. Croix, bush professor Olasee Davis touches on the indigenous people’s influence on the terrestrial environment in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, specifically on the island of St. Croix.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The United States Virgin Islands is competing in the 2026 North America, Central America, and Caribbean Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, scheduled for July 7-12 at the Covelli Center on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. 

French Heritage Week returns to St. Thomas this Thursday, July 9 with five days of music, dancing, community gatherings and cultural celebrations, honoring the enduring legacy of the French community in the U.S. Virgin Islands while marking a new chapter in the territory’s relationship with neighboring St. Barthélemy. 

From building emergency kits to preparing important documents and communication plans, residents gathered Tuesday for an AARP Virgin Islands disaster preparedness summit focused on helping individuals and families navigate hurricane season with confidence

With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Roseclare Josiah, who departed this life on June 21 at the age of 73.