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.

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.

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.

WCSC Radio Drama on Child Sexual Abuse to Begin: ‘Silence Speaks, Secrets Revealed’

Source Staff - August 19, 2018

The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s (WCSC) new 26-episode radio serial and talk shows will premiere on 95.1 – Isle 95, Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Taste of the Caribbean: Trinidad & Tabago and Bahamas Win Top Culinary Honors

Source Staff - June 29, 2018

A combined team representing chefs from some of the Caribbean destinations that were impacted by last September's hurricanes also competed. The team, which included members from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, won the Tony Mack Spirit of the Competition award.

St. John Brewers Opens New, Expanded Tap Room, Brewery, Restaurant

Source Staff - June 27, 2018

The reopening comes after a three-year-long renovation process following a devastating fire, further delayed due to hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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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

Senate Panel Tables Mapp's Cousin's Nomination to VIPA Board

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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...