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V.I. Afternoon on the Green Cooking Competition Winners, Two Students Awarded Scholarships

University of the Virgin Islands ( -
Cooks, volunteers, supporters and fun seekers partied with a purpose at the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Afternoon on the Green fundraiser last month to raise money for college scholarships.

Our Town Frederiksted Holding First-Ever License Plate Art Contest

Our Town Frederiksted Inc. -
This unique competition invites artists from across St. Croix to create a license plate design that embodies the spirit, beauty and essence of Frederiksted as part of the organization’s 35th-anniversary celebrations.

Project Promise’s Mother’s Day Raffle Tickets Now Available

Project Promise -
Project Promise’s Mother’s Day raffle tickets are now available for purchase. Enter to win an exciting staycation here on St Croix’s at Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino.

Bishop Thomas J.W. Douglas Dies

Press release -
Bishop Thomas J.W. Douglas died on March 28.

Rosalia Ayala Dies

Press release -
Rosalia Ayala, also known as “Rosa” was born on Sept. 5, 1938, and died on April 8.  Rosa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

UVI to Bestow Honorary Degrees on Theron and Timothy Thomas, and Caroline Fawkes

University of the Virgin Islands -
UVI will bestow honorary degrees on Theron Thomas and Timothy Thomas, recording industry celebrities known as “Rock City,” and VI Election Systems Supervisor Caroline Fawkes, an aviation trailblazer, at UVI’s 60th Commencement Ceremonies.

Kenneth Joseph Henry Jr. Dies at 58

Press release -
Kenneth Joseph Henry Jr. was born on Oct. 20, 1965, on St. Croix, USVI. He died on Feb. 11. He was 58 years old.

Local Food and Farm Council to Update Farmers, Fishers and Community on USVI Agricultural Plan

Local Food and Farm Council -
The implementation of the Agricultural Plan represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of food security in our territory, where currently 97% of the food supply is imported.

30th Annual VI Moot Court Competition and 2nd Annual Scholarship Art Auction Fundraiser

Virgin Islands Bar Association -
There are 10 schools participating territory-wide. Three schools on St. Croix) and seven schools on St. Thomas.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Deliver Keynote Address at UVI’s Commencement

University of the Virgin Islands -
. The event will take place on May 9 on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas and on May 10 on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. Both ceremonies will commence at 1 p.m.

New Date for STX Parent Workshops: Dinner and Dialogue on Special Education

V.I. Department of Education's Division of Special Education -
Special education teachers, related service providers and stakeholders invite parents to promote active participation in the overall development of students.

Liberty VI Starts Fiber Network Construction at Estate Barren Spot 

By Source staff -
Liberty VI announced it will start working on a fiber installation project at Estate Barren Spot in St. Croix which will bring fiber connectivity and improve broadband service within that area.

UVI Bulletin Board for April

University of the Virgin Islands -
Here is what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands

Valentine Dasent Dies

Press release -
Valentine Dasent has died.

Reverend Dr. Father George Franklin Dies

Press release -
Reverend Dr. Father George Franklin died on March 29

Sofronio Naranjo Navarrete Dies at 82

Press release -
Sofronio Naranjo Navarrete, also known as “Ron” Pruning,” of Estate Mary’s Fancy, Queen’s Quarter, Christiansted, St. Croix, died on April 5

Alexander St. Rose Dies

Press release -
Alexander St. Rose, also known as “Alex” or “Zandie,” died on March 21, at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Tickets for Project Promise’s Mother’s Day Raffle Now Available; Win a Trip to Thailand

Project Promise -
The winner of the prize and one guest can spend a week at a 5-star beachfront resort in Khao Lak, Thailand.

Marcia Miranda DeGraff Dies

Press release -
Marcia Miranda DeGraff died on March 15, 2024.

St. Croix Environmental Association to Host 31st Annual SEA Eco-Fair

St. Croix Environmental Association -
The St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) will hold its 31st Annual SEA Eco-Fair, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 19,  at the St. George Village Botanical Gardens.

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