The Pallas Mastiff Bat (Molossus molossus) fared better in the aftermath of the hurricanes than some species because of its insect diet. (

Go Batty With SEA at Barren Spot Bat Tower on Friday, Oct. 26

Source Staff - October 18, 2018

Join St. Croix Environmental Association at the Barren Bat Tower for an educational session of games and activities on St. Croix’s native bats.

Top Hat Gallery to Present ‘Empty Spaces,’ Seeks Artists

Source Staff - October 15, 2018

The gallery is inviting all St. Croix artists to participate in a special show of small works.

Donations Keep Music in Motion School Moving Ahead

Source Staff - October 12, 2018

The donations from these organizations opened an opportunity to help the Music In Motion School to keep their doors open and allow the children of the St. Croix community to participate in the afterschool program.

V.I. Events to Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month

Source Staff - October 11, 2018

This year, the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) will celebrate this month by hosting a children’s book-reading event by local authors Yohance Henley and Rick Grant.

Interior Library Exhibits St. John’s Mask-Making in Washington, D.C.

Source Staff - October 11, 2018

Mask-making has had spiritual and social functions globally, and mask-making and masquerading traditions have come to the Caribbean region via African and European cultures.

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; WCSC Releases Calendar of Events

Source Staff - October 10, 2018

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), supporters of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix (WCSC) wear purple in solidarity with survivors, to honor the memories of those whose lives have been taken through domestic violence and to raise awareness of this serious issue in the community.

Division of Cultural Education to Debut Cultural Pop-Up Workshops

Source Staff - October 4, 2018

“Every month we will rotate on both islands, St. Thomas and St. Croix to host workshops such as stilt walking, maypole and quadrille dancing, building go-carts and fish traps,” said DVICE Director Valrica Bryson.

U.S.V.I. Observes National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Source Staff - September 27, 2018

As part of a presentation entitled “Reflections of Life & Love,” The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix (WCSC) showcased a Wall of Remembrance with the names of 823 residents of St. Croix whose murders, dating from 1974 until now, remain unsolved.

St. Croix Foundation Celebrates 28th Anniversary, Plans 2019 Food & Wine Experience

Source Staff - September 25, 2018

Established in 1990, the Foundation has served as a conduit for over $40,000,000 in funding for community-based projects throughout the Virgin Islands.

St. Croix Landmarks Society, Estate Whim Museum to Close All of September

Source Staff - September 1, 2018

The St. Croix Landmarks Society offices, Research Library & Archives, and Estate Whim Museum will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 1 through Tuesday, Oct. 2.

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Lawmakers brought up the fact that Laurel Hewitt-Sewer is directly related not only to Gov. Mapp, but also VIPA Director David Mapp, the governor’s brother. The current VIPA director assumed his role when his predecessor, Carlton Dowe, was terminated by the board in 2016. Hewitt-Sewer cast one of the five yes votes that resulted in Dowe’s termination and Mapp’s installment. ... See MoreSee Less

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Lawmakers on Thursday held in committee the renomination of Laurel Hewitt-Sewer, cousin of Gov. Kenneth Mapp, to the governing board of the Virgin Islands Port Authority after raising concerns over co...

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This nomination should not even be reconsidered but rejected immediately. Perhaps when you ask the question again regarding who is in charge of the Procurement Department you will get a concise answer to this question. The glaring nepotism claim, poor state of our port resources and dismissal of competent Executive staff, etc., is sufficient reason to disapprove this nomination without any reservation.

We need a professional to bring the airports up to speed. Post the position on appropriate national sites.

I don't know what employees she does be speaking too but everyone I meet sings the same song "Can't wait to leave, place gone to the dogs." The mass exodus is there to prove this...