St. Croix’s fiercest fruit eating competition returned Sunday during the 30th annual Mango Melee, an annual, day-long fundraiser for the St. George Village Botanical Garden filled with food, exhibits, local vendors and activities for all ages. 

Top of mind for all in attendance was a recent proposal for a “glamping” operation at the beach, which local businessman Kyle Sexius presented last month at a meeting of the Magens Bay Authority board that governs the property as well as Smith Bay Park on the east end of St. Thomas.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has called the 36th Legislature into special session to consider a revised agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Southland Gaming Virgin Islands LLC, the latest step in an effort to restore horse racing on St. Croix while establishing a long-term framework for the sport across the territory.

Beginning 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.