Survivor Says FirstBank Enabled Epsteinโ€™s Sex-Trafficking Operation

A civil suit filed in federal court last week accused Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s โ€œlongest banking partner,โ€ FirstBank Puerto Rico, of โ€œparticipating in and financially benefiting fromโ€ the sex offender and disgraced financierโ€™s international trafficking operation for more than two decades.ย 

Committee Advances Bill to Honor Former Sen. Alicia ‘Chucky’ Hansen With Road Renaming

On Monday, the Senate Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection Committee advanced a bill to rename a St. Croix road in honor of the late former Sen. Alicia โ€œChuckyโ€ Hansen.

Financial Tips from the Bank of St. Croix: Protecting Our Elders

Police: Drunk Driver Speeding to DUI-Related Probation Meeting Crashes at Courthouseย 

An allegedly inebriated St. Croix woman speeding to a probation meeting for a negligent driving conviction earlier this month was arrested Friday after crashing into a parked car in the courthouse parking lot.

Island Mixx Earn Big Victories, but Heat Seek First Winย at AAU Volleyball Championships

Island Mixx teams ended Day 1 of the fourth wave at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida on Sunday with wins, while Island Heat had a tougher day on the court, still in search of their first victory.ย 

St. John Celebration Village Opening Strikes a Chord for Tischelle Knight

The opening of the Village for St. John Celebration 2026 began with a celebration of music, song and family tradition. On stage in what is normally the Cruz Bay Parking Lot, government officials, community leaders and royalty gathered to honor St. John Soca singer Tischelle Knight.

Michelle Smith Wins PANAM Gold, Qualifies for 2027 Games

Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles Sunday at the inaugural Senior PANAM Championships, finishing in a championship record time of 54.93 seconds and qualifying for the 2027 PANAM Games in Lima, Peru.

STX History Takes Center Stage at America250 Heritage Celebration

The Pre-America250 Program featured presentations on Alexander Hamilton's ties to St. Croix, the economic potential of heritage tourism, and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.'s proclamation establishing National Heritage Area Day and Founders Day as an annual observance in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Buckled Up and Ready to Go: Territory Certifies New Class of Taxi and Tour Operators

From the shores of St. Croix to the winding hills of St. Thomas and the lush trails of St. John, newly certified taxi and tour operators are buckled in and ready to drive the territory's tourism forward.

Island Heat and Island Mixx Teams Enter Wave 4 of the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships

Four teams from the United States Virgin Islands have entered the fourth waveย of the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Champions, held in Orlando, Florida, June 28 - July 1.ย 

Op-Ed: If Trees Could Talk: The Story of Our Virgin Islands Forests, Part 1

It is important to know the geological history that helps to explain present tree distribution in the Virgin islands and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands began as submarine volcanoes on the ocean floor, according to geologists, some 125 million years ago and were built by the end of the Cretaceous period, which was about 80 million years ago.

Survivor Says FirstBank Enabled Epsteinโ€™s Sex-Trafficking Operation

A civil suit filed in federal court last week accused Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s โ€œlongest banking partner,โ€ FirstBank Puerto Rico, of โ€œparticipating in and financially benefiting fromโ€ the sex offender and disgraced financierโ€™s international trafficking operation for more than two decades.ย 

VIPA Public Hearing on Proposed Aviation Tariffs

Tariff rates will be updated annually and are an essential part of VIPAโ€™s commitment to improving the operations and standards of STT and STX for the residents of the United States Virgin Islands and the traveling public.

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.

Elections Board Debates Candidate Appeals, Residency Requirements and Nomination Rules

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.ย 

Community Actionย NOW!,ย Savan Residents, and SmartNet Launch Community Safety Initiative

As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. Theseย initialย installationsย representย the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy toย establishย theย Savanย community as a safe zone.ย 

VIPA Public Hearing on Proposed Aviation Tariffs

Tariff rates will be updated annually and are an essential part of VIPAโ€™s commitment to improving the operations and standards of STT and STX for the residents of the United States Virgin Islands and the traveling public.

Survivor Says FirstBank Enabled Epsteinโ€™s Sex-Trafficking Operation

A civil suit filed in federal court last week accused Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s โ€œlongest banking partner,โ€ FirstBank Puerto Rico, of โ€œparticipating in and financially benefiting fromโ€ the sex offender and disgraced financierโ€™s international trafficking operation for more than two decades.ย 

Op-Ed: If Trees Could Talk: The Story of Our Virgin Islands Forests, Part 1

It is important to know the geological history that helps to explain present tree distribution in the Virgin islands and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands began as submarine volcanoes on the ocean floor, according to geologists, some 125 million years ago and were built by the end of the Cretaceous period, which was about 80 million years ago.

Island Mixx Earn Big Victories, but Heat Seek First Winย at AAU Volleyball Championships

Island Mixx teams ended Day 1 of the fourth wave at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida on Sunday with wins, while Island Heat had a tougher day on the court, still in search of their first victory.ย 

Dr. Letitia Henry Book Signing and Crucian Bayside Creations Basket Pop-Up

The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture and Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations PoP-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry Siblings.ย 

Ruff Start Dog Rescue Barks for Voter Registration

Anyone who will be 18 years old by Nov. 3 is eligible to register. The deadline to vote for the Aug. 1 Primary Election is July 2.

Jettice Viola Petula Benjamin Dies at 85

Jettice Viola Petula Benjamin, affectionately known as โ€œCessโ€ or โ€œMother,โ€ of Estate Mount Pleasant died on June 15 in Delray Beach, Florida. She was 85 years old.

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