Senate President and Lawmakers Meet With Israeli Ambassador

Source Staff - July 23, 2018

Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, spoke briefly before the Legislature of the Virgin Islands led by Senate President Myron D. Jackson as part of a three-day visit to the territory to build diplomatic relations.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Hosting Convention in Frederiksted, June 8-10

Source Staff - June 8, 2018

The convention will feature Bible-based talks and video presentations. There will not be a collection or entrance fee.

Baha’is to Commemorate Beginning of Their Faith on May 23

Source Staff - May 19, 2018

The Bahá’í Faith began with the mission of two divine messengers, The Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. The Báb was the Herald who prepared the way for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh.

Local Clergy and DOH Team Up to Bring Health Care to Under-served Communities

Source Staff - February 24, 2018

By partnering with clergymen in under-served communities and training them on how to refer patients, DOH will extend needed healthcare to residents who might otherwise be missed.

Long-Term Recovery Groups Help Address Unmet Needs of Virgin Islanders

Source Staff - February 1, 2018

Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRG) will continue to bring people together to support grassroots recovery efforts and find solutions for some of the major challenges Virgin Islanders continue to face after the disasters.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to Hold Prematurity Awareness Events at Houses of Worship

Source Staff - November 9, 2017

The ladies of Zeta are asking all congregations to help with this educational program of raising awareness of prematurity. The sorority will make a special appearance and presentation to the congregation of the City of Refuge.

Baha’is Fast for 19 Days in March to Bring in the New Year

Source Staff - March 9, 2017

The Baha'i community of the Virgin Islands joined five million Baha'is worldwide in an annual period of fasting and celebrating, March 1-20. Baha'is abstain from food and drink during the daylight hours, sunrise to sunset.

Three Virgin Islanders Travel to Chile to See New Baha’i House of Worship

Source staff - February 3, 2017

Three Virgin Islanders took a trip recently to the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, to attend the dedication of the latest Baha’i House of Worship. They were joined by nearly 5,000 people from 110 different countries.

Hebrew Congregation to Host Author Maggie Anton

Source staff - November 17, 2016

The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas welcomes the entire St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John community to a special weekend with world famous author Maggie Anton.

Bahá’ís to Celebrate Births of Bahá’u’lláh, Báb on Oct. 31/Nov. 1

Source staff - October 23, 2016

Virgin Islands Baha’is will join millions of fellow believers in universally celebrating the births of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of their Faith, and the Báb, his forerunner, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. For Bahá’ís, these two days are “as one in the sight of God.”

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Lawmakers brought up the fact that Laurel Hewitt-Sewer is directly related not only to Gov. Mapp, but also VIPA Director David Mapp, the governor’s brother. The current VIPA director assumed his role when his predecessor, Carlton Dowe, was terminated by the board in 2016. Hewitt-Sewer cast one of the five yes votes that resulted in Dowe’s termination and Mapp’s installment. ... See MoreSee Less

Senate Panel Tables Mapp's Cousin's Nomination to VIPA Board

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Lawmakers on Thursday held in committee the renomination of Laurel Hewitt-Sewer, cousin of Gov. Kenneth Mapp, to the governing board of the Virgin Islands Port Authority after raising concerns over co...

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This nomination should not even be reconsidered but rejected immediately. Perhaps when you ask the question again regarding who is in charge of the Procurement Department you will get a concise answer to this question. The glaring nepotism claim, poor state of our port resources and dismissal of competent Executive staff, etc., is sufficient reason to disapprove this nomination without any reservation.

We need a professional to bring the airports up to speed. Post the position on appropriate national sites.

I don't know what employees she does be speaking too but everyone I meet sings the same song "Can't wait to leave, place gone to the dogs." The mass exodus is there to prove this...