Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

By Source Staff -
Watch Now: From public safety and education to infrastructure and community news, we cover the stories shaping the U.S. Virgin Islands. This week: the University of the Virgin Islands responds after being placed on show-cause status by its accreditor; another homicide on St. Croix comes as the territory intensifies its response to rising gun violence; the Humane Society of St. Thomas suspends animal intake over delayed government funding; and WAPA explains the mechanical issues behind continued rotating outages on St. Thomas and St. John. Host Adisha Penn recaps these highlights and more.

Tropical Outlook: Heat, Haze, and a Passing Tropical Wave in the Forecast for USVI, Puerto Rico

By Jesse Daley -
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.
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ALERTS

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

LOCAL NEWS

French Heritage Week Returns July 9th Celebrating Culture, History, and New Regional Ties

By Gabrielle Querrard -
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. 

Schneider Medical Staff Decries Operational Limitations

By Concerned Medical Staff of Schneider Regional Medical Center -
We respectfully call upon territorial and federal leaders to urgently address these funding deficiencies, release overdue government allotments, and develop long-term solutions to support uncompensated care and the increasing healthcare demands facing our institution.

Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: Why We Mishear Each Other

By Langley Shazor -
In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory.

30th Annual Mango Melee Set for Sunday at the St. George Village Botanical Garden

By Linda Morland -
Mango Melee will be held Sunday at the St. George Village Botanical Garden from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community event provides a day full of activities for all ages. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the St. George Village Botanical Garden. All proceeds go toward supporting the operational costs of the garden.

Bryan Proclaims July Observances Recognizing Heritage, Recreation, Disability Rights

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations for July recognizing sports and recreation, disability rights, French heritage, Virgin Islands history, and cultural traditions throughout the territory.

Virgin Islands Author Serves Up Mystery With a Taste of Home

By Ananta Pancham -
Inspired by her grandmother's collection of Virgin Islands cookbooks and history, Ashley-Ruth Moolenaar Bernier's new novel, The Bush Tea Murder, blends food, culture and community into a cozy mystery that feels unmistakably Caribbean.

Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition Opens at Fort Frederik Museum, Honoring Ancestral Legacy and Caribbean Futures

By Diana Dias -
Held at the historic Fort Frederik on St. Croix, where Virgin Islands ancestors successfully demanded and won their freedom during the 1848 uprising, recognized as the second successful revolution to end slavery in the Western Hemisphere, the exhibition provides a space for reflection on the territory's history and its continued impact on contemporary artistic expression.sion.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands’ Picks for Great Reads from Great Places Selections

By Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands -
Chosen authors will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

POLICE & COURTS

Woman Wanted for Assault at Red Hook Ferry Surrenders

By Mat Probasco -
A Bovoni woman wanted in the attack and subsequent head stomping of a woman at the Red Hook ferry terminal on St. Thomas has surrendered, police said Monday.

GOVERNMENT

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

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

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

Recognition for Department of Health’s EMS for Children Program

Department of Health -
The National Association of State EMS Officials represents state, territorial, and tribal EMS agencies across the United States and recognizes excellence in emergency medical services through its annual State EMS Office Excellence Awards Program.

Schneider Medical Staff Decries Operational Limitations

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

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

VIDHS Temporarily Pauses Online Child Care Applications 

GOVERNMENT

Bryan Advances Collaborative Financial Solutions Task Force

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

POLICE & COURTS

Woman Wanted for Assault at Red Hook Ferry Surrenders

By Mat Probasco -
A Bovoni woman wanted in the attack and subsequent head stomping of a woman at the Red Hook ferry terminal on St. Thomas has surrendered, police said Monday.

OPINION

Commentary

Committee Passes Plaskett Plan To Rename Christiansted Bandstand

Del. Stacey Plaskett -
The legislation was first championed by Congressman Ron de Lugo in the 103rd Congress. The hearing held last week represents the furthest the bill has advanced in its history.

Schneider Medical Staff Decries Operational Limitations

Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: Why We Mishear Each Other

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

Lt. Gov. Roach Mourns Joseph Nathaniel Ponteen

LOCAL SPORTS

USVI Ready for the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

By Mark Daniel -
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. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

French Heritage Week Returns July 9th Celebrating Culture, History, and New Regional Ties

By Gabrielle Querrard -
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. 

COMMUNITY

Recognition for Department of Health’s EMS for Children Program

Department of Health -
The National Association of State EMS Officials represents state, territorial, and tribal EMS agencies across the United States and recognizes excellence in emergency medical services through its annual State EMS Office Excellence Awards Program.

OBITUARIES

Joseph Nathaniel Ponteen Dies at 74

By James Memorial Funeral Home -
Joseph Nathaniel Ponteen, of St. Croix US Virgin Islands, passed away on June 27. He was 74 years old.
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