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Commissioner to Speak to League of Women Voters

Oriol will speak on various topics of territorial, environmental and other concerns.

Education and VIEDA Approve Children’s Museum of St. Croix to Be Public-School Program

“We believe that the museum will complement the traditional classroom setting by providing a unique and immersive learning experience for children of all ages.”

CFVI Invites Community to VI Humanities Showcase; March 20 Virtual Event to Celebrate V.I. History Month

This year's event can be seen via Zoom from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, is free and open to the public. The showcase will also be live-streamed from CFVI's Facebook page.

USVI 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Marks International Women’s Day 2024

Carol M. Burke, chairwoman of the 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee, noted that throughout the history of the Virgin Islands, women have been central figures in shaping the islands’ culture, heritage and progress.

CHTA Calls for Investments in Women in Hospitality on International Women’s Day

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association calls upon stakeholders in the Caribbean hospitality industry’s public and private sectors to continue to join forces to advance gender inclusion and equality.

Alpha Phi Alpha Hosts 2024 Youth Leadership Conference at UVI Great Hall

The conference hosted approximately 50 young male participants from various St. Croix schools and home-school programs.

FEMA Extends Youth Preparedness Council Application Period Ends on March 8

The council brings teens together from across the nation who are interested in community preparedness and looking to build leadership skills and networks that will feed their success into the future.

CFVI Announces 2024 Scholarship Availability; Online Applications Accepted Beginning March 1

Consistent with the foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life for children, youth and families in the territory by making enriching opportunities attainable, funds for the scholarships are provided through generous donors to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.

PTSA Schedules Upcoming Meetings for Remainder of School Year 2024

Teachers, students, parents and guardians are in this together, and everyone’s participation is valuable as the Parent, Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) “Transform Today's Learners Into Tomorrow's Leaders.”

CFVI Announces Availability of $1.3M in NEH Grants for Humanities Projects Funding

CFVI has partnered with the National Endowment for the Humanities since 2020 and since then has awarded nearly $1.3 million to community organizations throughout the USVI to support humanities programming and activities.

Public Comment Session Scheduled for Feb. 29 on CFVI’s Invitation to Serve as USVI Humanities Council

A virtual public comment session via Zoom on the application proposal is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29 (AST). Members of the community interested in attending the session can join by visiting cfvi.co/NEHPublicComment.

St. Croix Chamber of Commerce to Hold St. Croix Business & Professional Excellence Award Gala

This year’s event is themed “Champions of Commerce,” which encapsulates the essence of what makes the USVI business community thrive.

Virgin Islands Democratic Party State Chair Informs Members of Election Cycle Calendar

The proposed Election Cycle Calendar kicks off with a Prayer Breakfast on June 15 and ends on Dec. 14, 2024, with an Innovations Awards Gala.

CFVI Awards $110,000 in Popular VI Community Fund Grants to 10 Nonprofits in the USVI and BVI

Grants of $10,000 each went to nine nonprofit organizations in the USVI and a $20,000 grant was awarded to the Youth Empowerment Project in Tortola..

Evert Becomes First USVI Attorney Admitted to International Academy of Family Lawyers

The International Academy of Family Lawyers is a worldwide association of practicing attorneys who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.

Visiting Vets Return to Spay/Neuter St. Croix Pets

Last year, 80 cats and dogs were neutered each day, free for almost a week, by a team from Visiting Veterinarians International. Along with the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center staff, they also vaccinated, chipped, and tested the 236 owned and feral pets for heartworm during the four days.our-day period.

CFVI Seeks Nominations for 2024 National Book Festival

CFVI) is seeking public input to help select the USVI Center for the Book's 2024 Great Read submissions to represent the territory at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Generation Next and Positive Guidance’s Basketball Tournament Ends With $5,000 Championship Prize

This past weekend's basketball tournament at Central High School, sponsored by Generation Next and Positive Guidance, reached a thrilling conclusion with Team TBK securing a hard-fought victory over Last Lost in the finals, winning a grand prize of $5,000.

Adopt a Special Pet and Provide a Fur-ever Home!

Ho, ho, ho! Make your family remember this holiday forever by giving a sweet dog or cat a loving home. You’ll be a hero! There are so many pets who need and deserve a good life.

CFVI Announces 2023 Recipient of the Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund Award

Ailén Anido Escalona (pictured), from Gibara, Cuba, has been selected to receive this year's award.

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