Op Ed: The Fasting of Ramadan: A time for Muslims around the World to...
I was in 1st grade when I was lucky enough to participate in the monthlong holiday of Ramadan for the first time, being able to live out a powerful tradition that I cherish with my family and friends. Since then, I have joyfully and gratefully been able to fast every year.
Bryan Eases Capacity Restrictions for Houses of Worship; Penalties for Forging COVID Tests
In advance of the upcoming Easter holidays, the governor has eased restrictions for churches, which now can have gatherings of up to 200 people or 50 percent of their capacity.
Jehovah’s Witnesses in St. Croix Invite All to Jesus’ Memorial on Saturday
Jehovah’s Witnesses in St Croix are inviting people to attend the annual observance of the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death, which this year falls on Saturday, March 27th, at 7 p.m.
Pope Francis Names Father Jerome Feudjio as Bishop of Saint Thomas
Bishop-elect Jerome Feudjio is a priest of the Diocese of Saint Thomas and currently serves as a vicar general and chancellor of that See, and rector of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral.
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.