The V.I. Department of Health (DOH) - Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services will host a hepatitis C Virus training. Behavioral and health care professionals in the territory are encouraged to register for the training. Presenters are Deneen Robinson RN; Annette Scott, Medical Technologist II. Register with Kim Christopher.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to take testimony from officials at the USVI Department of Agriculture, USVI Department of Tourism and the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following bills: Bill No. 32-0020 - An Act amending Title 3, V.I.C., sections 6 and 7, relating to the composition of the Government Employees Services Commission and re-designating it as the Health Insurance Board of Trustees and for other related purposes Bill No. 32-0021 - […]
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will convene.
The V.I. Department of Education invites the community to the 44th Annual Territorial Spelling Bee. The territory’s top 12 spellers will compete for the championship title and the opportunity to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 28 through June 6, in Washington, D.C.
The Virgin Islands Transfer Centennial Commission has released its schedule of official events to date. Today is the Governor’s Reception.
The Ten Sleepless Knights, the Danish – Virgin Islands Cultural Exchange Program and the Doc Petersen Foundation present “A Grand Centennial Concert.” Performers will include the Copenhagen Brass Ensemble with Adam Rapa on trumpet and Elizabeth Vic on vocals; and T.S.K. – V.I. Cultural Expose and Extravaganza. Entertainment will also include Ay Ay Dancers, Masqueraders, […]
The Virgin Islands Transfer Centennial Commission has released its schedule of official events to date. 8-10 a.m. - Transfer Day Activities on St. Croix 10 a.m. to noon - Ceremony
CENTENNIAL TRANSFER DAY Transfer Day is a holiday celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands on March 31. It marks the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States of America that took place in 1917.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold a special naturalization ceremony to celebrate Transfer Day. Attendees will witness 100 new citizens take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. USCIS encourages new citizens and guests to share their naturalization ceremony experiences and photos through social media, using the hashtag #newUScitizen.
In celebration of the Transfer Day Centennial in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a new exhibit will open at the Cinnamon Bay Archaeology. V.I. National Park invites the public to join a celebration of the Transfer of the Virgin Islands from Denmark to the United States that took place 100 years ago. The exhibit highlights the […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold a second special naturalization ceremony (the first was held today at 9 a.m.) to celebrate Transfer Day. Attendees will witness 20 new citizens take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. USCIS encourages new citizens and guests to share their naturalization ceremony experiences and photos through […]
Senate President Myron D. Jackson and members of the 32nd Legislature are inviting the community to witness an historic commemoration of the territory’s first 100 years under the American flag. Dignitaries from Denmark, the United States, Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands of the United States, other Caribbean countries, as well as visitors […]
“Jazz in the Park” will be held Transfer Day. Immediately following the concert, there will be a fireworks display sponsored by the St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade. The Community Music Band will feature Eddie Russell on trumpet, keyboard and vocals; Kent Moorehead on trumpet; David Bess on trumpet and percussion; Steven Walcott on flugabone; Junie […]
Caribbean Community Theatre is continuing its 32nd season with “The Art of Dining,” a comedy by award-winning playwright Tina Howe. Directed by Charles Jaquays, there will be seven performances over three weekends. Tickets are $20 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students and CCT members. They can be purchased at the CCT box office prior […]
Caribbean Community Theatre is continuing its 32nd season with “The Art of Dining,” a comedy by award-winning playwright Tina Howe. Directed by Charles Jaquays, there will be seven performances over three weekends. Tickets are $20 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students and CCT members. They can be purchased at the CCT box office prior […]
The Gillette Triple Play Triathlon is unique in that it features three different distances for rookies all the way up to those getting ready for the Ironman 70.3 St. Croix. All participants are asked to be at the race site by 6:30 a.m. The longest event, the Olympic Distance race, will begin with a 1500-yard […]
The V.I. Housing Authority (VIHA) will hold a netball fun day. Netball, a leading sport in America, has been around for more than a century. It is like basketball, although the rules, equipment and team numbers are slightly different. It has no dribbling and no running with the ball, and the ball must be passed […]
Caribbean Community Theatre is continuing its 32nd season with “The Art of Dining,” a comedy by award-winning playwright Tina Howe. Directed by Charles Jaquays, there will be seven performances over three weekends. Tickets are $20 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students and CCT members. They can be purchased at the CCT box office prior […]
The Virgin Islands Transfer Centennial Commission has released its schedule of official events to date. Centennial Gala Ball on St. Croix (paid event) Buy tickets at outlets: Anally Farms and Undercover Books
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony regarding recreation, sports and other programs for youths in the Virgin Islands.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a hearing to receive updates and pending issues from the V.I. Housing Finance Authority, The VI. Housing Authority and the V.I. Waste Management Authority. 9 a.m. To receive updates on the condition of housing communities in the territory (public and low income), pending and forthcoming housing projects, recent changes in […]
The St. Croix District Board of Elections will hold a regular board meeting.
The St. Croix District Governing Board of Directors of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital will hold its monthly board meeting. All board meetings are open to the public.
The Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) will host its 2017 annual conference, “Transforming Research into Economic Development.” VI-EPSCoR invites the entire community to participate in this event, which will be a conversation about the research, outreach and educational activities that have been facilitated throughout the territory by VI-EPSCoR’s support and […]
The V.I. Economic Development Commission (VIEDC), a subsidiary of the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA), will hold a decision meeting and then a public hearing. The meeting will address compliance matters for beneficiaries: CBI Acquisitions LLC, Healthquest Inc. and St. Croix Renaissance; and on applications for tax incentive benefits: CBI Acquisitions LLC and […]
Agenda: The committee will consider the following bills and lease agreement: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 32-0002 – An Act to authorize the Virgin Islands Government to purchase Estate Catherineberg from WICO by offsetting payments owed in lieu of taxes as mandated by Act No. 5826, as amended Noon – LUNCH BLOCK […]
Sen. Positive T. A. Nelson will host Commemorative Ceremony in honor of former governor Cyril E. King.
The University of the Virgin Islands will host the 6th Annual Research Day in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, and at the Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus. Research Day provides UVI students, faculty and staff the opportunity to showcase their research, which highlights diverse […]
Caribbean Community Theatre is continuing its 32nd season with “The Art of Dining,” a comedy by award-winning playwright Tina Howe. Directed by Charles Jaquays, there will be seven performances over three weekends. Tickets are $20 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students and CCT members. They can be purchased at the CCT box office prior […]
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center will hold a pledge party. Learn about exciting new successes and endeavors on behalf of the homeless animals of St. Croix and come pledge support. Hors d’euvres will be catered by Chef Dave Kendrick; there will be a cash bar. Price: $45 per person or $80 per couple. The […]
Caribbean Community Theatre is continuing its 32nd season with “The Art of Dining,” a comedy by award-winning playwright Tina Howe. Directed by Charles Jaquays, there will be seven performances over three weekends. Tickets are $20 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students and CCT members. They can be purchased at the CCT box office prior […]
The top prize in the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s (VIGFC) 22nd Annual Dolphin Derby is $25,000. New rules assure that both professional sports fishermen and weekend warriors have a fair shot at earning the Top Boat prize. The Best Boat award will be given to the vessel with the most dolphin by weight; ties […]
The Virgin Islands Cycling Federation (VICF) will host a Two-Person Time Trial at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 9. Unlike other road races, two-person teams will be sent off at one-minute intervals to "race the clock." Cash prizes, called primes, will be awarded to the fastest team to reach the halfway-point on the course. The 18-mile, […]
The Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation (VITF) will hold an event for younger athletes. This Spring Fling Junior Triathlon will be the fourth race out of five in the Junior Tri VI series. The final race, a splash 'n dash, will be held on April 23 at Chenay Bay. The Spring Fling Triathlon is open to […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following bills: Bill No. 32-0020 – An Act amending Title 3, V.I.C., sections 6 and 7, relating to the composition of the Government Employees Service Commission (GESC) and re-designating it as the Health Insurance Board of Trustees, and for other purposes Bill No. 32-0021 – […]
University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) students interning and working with the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) at the university will host a Centennial Intergenerational Symposium. The symposium will facilitate interactive conversations and heritage exhibitions on the pre, during and post-Centennial period. Admission is $1. (viccc@live.uvi.edu) Two pre-events for the symposium will include: 1) […]
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has scheduled a special board meeting.
Agenda: The committee will consider the following bills and lease agreement: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to Noon Lease Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property and Procurement and Island Green Building Association Inc. -- Leased premises: A portion of Parcel 6-A Estate Susannaberg, No. 17A Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, consisting […]
The Jehovah's Witnesses invite all people to a special program commemorating the Death of Christ Jesus. This year, according to the Bible lunar calendar, the anniversary of Jesus’ death falls on today. Jehovah's Witnesses invite everyone to meet with them on that date to listen to an explanation of how his death can benefit you […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a hearing to consider CZM permits for St. Thomas. RC Hotels Virgin Islands Inc. (CZT-3-16W) – to allow the permittee the continued use and occupancy of an existing 8” diameter X 130’ long seawater intake line to the RO Plant. The line extends seaward of Parcel Nos. 1 and 3 […]
Frederiksted Health Care Inc. (FHC) has embarked on an initiative to ensure that the homeless have access to meals throughout the day, especially on the weekends and weeknights. Success will depend upon sponsorships and participation from many entities within the Frederiksted community. The Coca-Cola Company has donated a refrigerator that is now in the front gallery […]
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Student Government Association’s Social and Cultural Committee will host the 2nd Annual UVI Village. This year, the university is celebrating its 55th anniversary as the V.I. commemorates the Centennial of the Virgin Islands becoming a United States territory. The event will be opened at 1 p.m. when a […]
Ella is a little girl who has Rett Syndrome, a rare, severe neurological disorder. She has lost her ability to speak but she hopes to bring awareness to the disorder and raise funds for a cure. A 5K Walk/Run will be held. This is a journey to find a cure. To enter, the donation is […]
The 19th Annual Sun Stroke All V.I. Hoop Classic will be held. There will be a Celebrity Basketball game beginning at 5 p.m. in the There will be a Women's High School All Star game at 6:30 p.m. and a Men's High School All Star game beginning at 8 p.m. Two of the best young […]
The V.I. Transfer Centennial Commission will convene in formal session via video conference in the Arthur Able Complex in Frederiksted, St Croix, and the Department of Transportation conference room in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas.
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host its annual Alfred O. Heath lecture. The lecture will consist of a panel of five well-known Virgin Islanders telling their history and family history. The panelists on St. Croix: Gervel Larson, local award winning architect and a member of a multi-generational family, the Larsons Hans Laewetz, […]
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix (WCSC) kicks off the 25th anniversary of its annual Tennis Classic to be held from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, April 23. This year's tournament continues the tradition of several categories of single elimination play: Men’s Doubles A, B, 50 and over; Women’s Doubles A, B, 50 and over, […]
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will hold its regular monthly meeting.
The 2017 Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair will open today and run through April 22. It will honor its founder, Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson, as part of its 3rd annual event. Dr. Jones-Hendrickson, a former dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Science at the University of the Virgin Islands, is being recognized […]
The Division of Personnel informs candidates, GVI employees and retirees that the upcoming GESC/Health Insurance candidate forum has been rescheduled. The new date has been set for today. Subsequently, the upcoming Group Health Insurance Program (GESC) Health Insurance Board elections have been rescheduled, as well. The election will now be held beginning at 8 a.m. […]
The 24th Annual Earth Day EcoFair will be held today for 3rd and 4th graders. (Tomorrow will be for 5th and 6th graders). This year’s theme is Environmental and Climate Literacy. The purpose of the EcoFair is to teach basic environmental science concepts through active, hands-on activities. The lessons will increase students’ environmental awareness and […]
The St. Croix District Board of Elections has scheduled a voter registration and machine demonstration. One of these items is required to register: birth certificate or United States passport or Military Discharge form (DD214) or naturalization certificate. Copied documents will not be accepted. Be certain to check whether your name is listed on the Voter […]
A regular meeting of the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) Board of Trustees will be transmitted via video conference. It will be broadcast between the St. Croix GERS boardroom, located at 3004 Orange Grove, and the St. Thomas GERS third floor conference room, located at 3438 Kronprindsens Gade.
The 24th Annual Earth Day EcoFair will be held today for 5th and 6th graders. This year’s theme is Environmental and Climate Literacy. The purpose of the EcoFair is to teach basic environmental science concepts through active, hands-on activities. The lessons will increase students’ environmental awareness and encourage them to discover solutions they can implement […]
The Virgin Islands Conservation Society and other organizations invite the community to participate in a USVI Earth Day March and Celebration to be held on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The march is one of three events organized for Washington, D.C. and hundreds of other communities across the country. Earth Day marches, science talks and […]
The Virgin Islands Conservation Society and other organizations invite the community to participate in a USVI Earth Day March and Celebration to be held on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The march is one of three events organized for Washington, D.C. and hundreds of other communities across the country. Earth Day marches, science talks and […]
The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) will be partnering with the STX Jeep Club for a first-time Sexual Assault Awareness Month motorcade. Come out and support victims, the community and the collaborative efforts of DVSAC and STX Jeep Club.
DVSAC and the St. Croix Jeep Club have partnered to engage men with the first Sexual Assault Awareness Month Motorcade. It will start at the DVSAC Headquarters in Sion Farm and will make rounds through Christiansted Town, the Sunny Isles Intersection and Frederiksted Town. The event will commence at the DVSAC office where awareness materials […]
Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) will host an Easter/Earth Day family activity. The event is designed to build esprit de corps between units and to maintain family balance and readiness. In addition, it recognizes the importance of the environment. The Easter Extravaganza is for military beneficiaries and dependents. On St. Croix, […]
Some Virgin Islands residents want to see the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana legalized. One group, V.I. Cannabis Inc., will be holding a V.I. Heal the World Earth Day Block Festival to highlight legalization efforts. There will be free live entertainment that will include DJ Hilltop Sounds, Mercy Child; Jahnee Redlocks and Da Tre […]
The Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will present one show only of “Fabled Fairy Folktales” featuring the students of The Calico Cat Company, CCT’s after-school theater program for children. The selection of short fables, fairy tales and folktales – such as “The Gigantic Mango,” “Straw & Matches,” “The North Wind and the Sun,” “Grasshopper Logic” and […]
The St. Croix Board of Elections will hold voter registration and a voter machine demonstration. Items required to register: Birth Certificate or Passport (United States) or Military Discharge form (DD214) or Naturalization Certificate Note: Copied documents will not be accepted.
The Virgin Islands Housing Authority’s (VIHA) Board of Commissioners has scheduled its regular board meeting.
The St. Croix District Board of Elections will be conducting voter registration and demonstrations of the AutoMark and DS200 voting machines. Parents are asked to encourage their kids to register to vote.
Community Music Inc. brings Jazz in the Park to the public once again. This month’s concert will feature The Community Music Band. Bring your family and friends.
The Faith Moravian Church Education Ministry will hold its 2nd annual Cake Decorating Competition. The theme is Butterfly Cupcake Kaleidoscope. It is open to adults and young people ages 9-14. Competition divisions are beginners, intermediate or experienced cake decorators. The participation fee is $25.
Over the last 100 years, St. Croix has continued to develop as a community with a complex heritage and identity. These years have been preoccupied with such important tasks as growing a strong economy and caring for the needs of the citizens. Perhaps, the community has buried too deeply the Virgin Islands’ roots of freedom […]