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Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 21, through Saturday, June 27.

VING Officer Earns Air War College Degree After 38-Year Military Career

By Source staff -
Lt. Col. Jamie I. Cornelius, director of military support for the Virgin Islands National Guard, has graduated from the U.S. Air War College, earning a Master of Strategic Studies and completing one of the military’s highest levels of professional education.

Lourdes & The Switch Bring Their Infectious Blend of Soulful Pop and Indie Rock to St. Croix for Summer Tour

By Joshua G Canning -
St. Croix music fans have had several opportunities this week to catch Lourdes & The Switch, the popular St. Thomas-based band whose stripped-down touring duo has been performing a series of early summer shows across the island.

Island Mixx Teams Exit AAU Nationals as Island Heat, Elite 340 Open Play

By Mark J Daniel -
The 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championship has concluded for Island Mixx 13U and Island Mixx 12U, while competition begins Saturday for Island Heat 14U and Elite 340 14U at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Upcoming America250 Events Highlighting Virgin Islands History and Heritage

Government House -
The St. Croix commemorative activities will highlight the Virgin Islands’ unique role in the American story, while celebrating the territory’s rich cultural heritage, historical contributions, and continued commitment to community advancement.

Man Charged in Burglaries at Two St. John Businesses

By Source staff -
A man was arrested in connection with burglaries at two St. John businesses after investigators identified him through surveillance footage.

O’Neal Asks for 2-Month Surrender Delay Amid Representation Shakeup

By Kit MacAvoy -
Former V.I. Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal has asked a federal judge to push her court-ordered surrender date by eight weeks while she secures new legal representation to appeal her December conviction on charges of wire fraud, bribery and money laundering conspiracy.

Didi Krishna Urges Virgin Islanders to Become Architects of Their Own Destiny

By Melissa Bryan -
International spiritual leader Didi Krishna challenged Virgin Islanders to take ownership of their future through intentional choices, gratitude, service and self-reflection Thursday during a program titled “Design Your Destiny” at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa.

Ali Morgan, Native Son of St. Croix, Returns Home to Steer Good Hope Country Day School Into a Bright Future

By Joshua G Canning -
Good Hope Country Day School will welcome alumnus Ali "Al" Morgan as its new head of school, bringing home an accomplished educator and consultant whose career has spanned independent schools, higher education and organizational leadership.

Island Mixx Teams Rebound With Victories Before Tournament Play

By Mark J. Daniel -
Both Island Mixx volleyball teams bounced back from early losses Thursday, closing pool play with victories and carrying momentum into the single-elimination bracket at the AAU National Championships.

Rep. Robert Aderholt Highlights Virgin Islands’ Role in America’s Founding During UVI Lecture

By Grayton Goldsmith -
Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., delivered the inaugural Alexander Hamilton Distinguished Lecture at the University of the Virgin Islands Orville E. Kean campus on St. Thomas Thursday.

Island Mixx 13U and 12U Finished Day 3 Strong With Wins

By Mark J. Daniel -
Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

Masked Gunmen Rob Cardow Jewelers, Flee on Motorbikes

By Source staff -
Several masked individuals armed with weapons robbed Cardow Jewelers on Main Street Thursday afternoon before fleeing the area on motorbikes.

Elections System Releases Certified Candidate List After Weeks of Appeals and Disputes

By Ananta Pancham -
The Elections System of the Virgin Islands on Wednesday released its certified list of candidates for the 2026 election cycle, ending weeks of delays driven by candidate challenges, appeals, and an ongoing dispute over the authority of the supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections.

Budget Committee Hears From Bureau of Corrections on Budget, Inmate Costs, Federal Oversight

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee on Thursday reviewed the Bureau of Corrections' proposed $36.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on staffing shortages, incarceration costs and federal oversight requirements.

WAPA Board Extends Hurricane Recovery Contract

By Kit MacAvoy -
The V.I. Water and Power Authority governing board convened Thursday and approved a 536-day contract extension with Haugland VI, the construction firm tapped to provide line crews and equipment in the event of a major hurricane. 

The Airport-Sized Hole in Preventing Gun Violence

By Mat Probasco -
Unlike Caribbean islands with broad firearms prohibitions, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ gun runners don’t need dark-of-night smuggling routes and hidden compartments. They can use regular airline baggage. 

Editorial: If You See Something DO Something

By Shaun A. Pennington -
In the Virgin Islands, reporting violence is not always simple. This editorial explores the realities of retaliation, the human cost of gun violence and why the community must keep searching for solutions that save lives.

Photo Focus: St. John Rescue Adds Canine Search and Rescue Duty to Its Capabilities

By Judi Shimel -
Volunteer rescue workers on St. John and St. Thomas gathered Thursday for a graduation celebration and the expansion of their search and rescue capabilities.

Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Veterans Drive

By Source staff -
A woman was killed and another pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver allegedly struck them on Veterans Drive before fleeing an earlier collision.

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