Hindus Seek Public Holiday on Diwali in USVI
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was not fair to the USVI Hindu community because they have to be at work/school on their most popular festival while there were public holidays on other religious days.
‘Always Rejoice!’ Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Moves to Streaming Platform
The final weekend of the virtual event was scheduled for Aug. 29-30. People may still see the program if they see the instructions at the end of this news release.
Rev. Fr. Richard Abbott Dies at 80
Our dearly beloved Rev. Fr. Richard Abbott died after 80 years of life on Friday, June 26, in Acworth, Georgia.
Op-ed: Eid al-Fitr, a Beautiful Celebration Filled with Joy for Muslims
Eid al Fitr is coming soon; this is a holiday that Muslims celebrate at the ending of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid al Fitr will begin the evening of Saturday, May 23.
Op-ed: Maximizing the Last 10 Days of Ramadan
For the past two weeks, Muslims around the world have been fasting for the month of Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam.
VOAD to Hold Virtual Meeting on Assessment of Members, Community Needs
The Virgin Islands Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) will hold a virtual meeting from 4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 2.
Moravian Churches Suspend Worship Services, Services Now Online
All Virgin Islands Moravian Churches are suspending all activities, including Sunday morning worship, baptisms and confirmation classes for all Moravian Churches in the U.S. Virgin Islands effective Thursday, March 19, until further notice.
VIHFA Employees Raise $6,000 to Furnish Transitional Housing for Homeless
Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority employees have donated $6,000 to furnish two efficiency units at the recently opened St. Teresa of Calcutta House of Hope transitional housing facility in Christiansted, which is managed by Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Inc.
Long Term Recovery Group Awards $74,240 to Faith-Based Organizations
The St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group (STXLTRG) has announced it has awarded $74,240.84 to local faith-based organizations through a mini-grants program.
VIPD Deputy Commissioner and Officer Speak at Ebenezer Methodist Church
Officer Gregory Bennerson addressed the congregation about crime plaguing the community, safety of families, neighbors and outreach programs.
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contamination at the shuttered resort at Caneel Bay and plans to sue to try to make it happen. One member plans to sue over the matter. #visource #usvi #News
Island Green Demands Environmental Cleanup at Caneel Bay Resort | St. John Source
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contaminationI think this is asking for the bare minimum. How dare they "love" St. John and leave this sort of mess? Take you asbestos with you.
I'm listening right now to the Zoom meeting panel discussion. It's horribly upsetting. :/
