“Let the Children Play!” is the mantra that will echo the legacy of the late Linda Garvin at the Dedication Ceremony at the Midre Cummings Playground Park at the north end of Frederiksted on Saturday, at 10 a.m.
Evangelista represented the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in the 76th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, a perennial tradition celebrating U.S. and Japanese relations.
British Virgin Islands native and well-known actress for her groundbreaking role of “young Celie” in the 1985 Oscar nominated film, “The Color Purple,” Desreta Jackson has been chosen as the keynote speaker for Saturday's 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala, “Vintage Vogue: A Night of Opulence” for the St. Clair Institute.
It was a delightful Saturday morning, as children and parents alike participated in the Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Easter party. The event, held at the Humane Society's grounds, was complete with arts and crafts, face painting, a mini parade, Easter egg hunt and more.
The St. Thomas International Regatta kicked off Friday with entries from close to 40 boats with crews hailing from the Caribbean, various parts of the United States and Ireland. This marks the 50th anniversary of the event which runs through Sunday.
The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, otherwise known as Ujima, will be hosting a series of listening sessions throughout the territory in April centered around the experiences of women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Starting Sunday, the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum will host a five-week LEGO workshop. Parents of children ages eight to 13 are encouraged to register now, as space is limited.
The Humane Society of St. Thomas is set to bloom once again this year with its Spring Brunch. The annual event, a major fundraiser for the shelter, will be held on Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas.
With the month of March dedicated to awareness of Colorectal cancer, this month's "Dinner with a Doctor" will highlight important information and strategies for preventing it. Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most common cancer globally, according to the American Cancer Association.
Sen. Donna A. Frett-Gregory and the DFG Community Impact Foundation announce their upcoming event, "Inspire Inclusion," in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The event will take place on Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the St. Thomas Waterfront Promenade.
Discover Upekkha: Your path to balance and resilience at the Retreat Weekend, March 14 through March 17. The Feather Leaf Inn on the north side of Frederiksted is the perfect setting for exploring the ancient concept of equanimity.
Poets, spoken word artists and rappers were invited to submit entries in the following categories: poetry, spoken word and rap, with each submission required to include the theme's string #tag: Love-Above-the-Label.
On Friday, Feb. 23, St. John schools and homeschoolers and St. Thomas fourth graders are invited to celebrate the rich culture of the Virgin Islands for Black History Month in the National Park playground in Cruz Bay from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 500 students are expected to attend, the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park announced.
This Friday, UVI’s Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center presents the film screening of “A Blue Estate,” a compelling work produced, directed, and written by St. Johnian Savannah Lyons Anthony. The film examines family legacy and land rights through the lens of two brothers meeting on their family property after life and disaster pushes them apart.
The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center, which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands, presents a virtual panel titled “For Deh Culture: Exploring Art, Culture, Activism, and Media Literacy with Virgin Islands Podcasters and Creators”.
Pass the Word VI, an organization that was founded in 2023 by poetry enthusiast Katie Landry, is committed to creating safe space on St. Thomas where locals and visitors alike can gather to present their own spoken word pieces, as well as enjoy the poetry shared by others in the community.
Ready, set, walk! Get ready to lace up your sneakers as the V.I. Health Department and the GVI wellness programs join forces to host a “Heart 2 Heart Walk” to honor American Heart Month. The walk is to raise awareness of cardiovascular health and make heart-healthy choices.