Community

Senate President Kenneth L. Gittens invites the community to attend the official commemoration of the 102nd Transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Transfer Day is recognized each year on March 31 and marks the day in 1917 that the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States was formalized.

Sen. Allison L. DeGazon and Sen. Oakland Benta, chairman of the Committee on Health, Hospital and Human Services, will be hosting a Town Hall about mental health. Two senators invite the St. Croix community to take part in a much-needed conversation about the state of the territory as it pertains to mental illness and the […]

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council has scheduled public hearings for April 3 and April 4 on a major plan to change fishery management in the U.S. Caribbean. The proposal will affect everyone who eats seafood and/or makes a living in this industry. It will allow fishery managers to tailor fish rules to each island and […]

First Lady of the Virgin Islands Yolanda C. Bryan is inviting children of the Virgin Islands to enjoy “Easter Jamboree” events throughout the territory. Bryan’s team of volunteers have planned activities including Easter egg hunts, storytelling, face painting, games, entertainment and photo opportunities for the youngsters with the First Lady and the Easter Bunny. Children […]

The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service (VIMAS) and partners extend an invitation to the Virgin Islands community to be a part of Reef Fest 2019. Come out and learn about ways in which you can help maintain the vitality of our U.S. Virgin Islands ecosystems both marine and terrestrial. There will be live musical entertainment, […]

The St. Croix Board of Realtors will host its first Fair Housing Expo. April is Fair Housing Month, and as the ‘Voice of Real Estate,’ the St. Croix Board of Realtors saw it necessary to give back to the community by bringing real estate awareness to it through the voice of realtors, and the insurance […]

Graveside Ceremony (Glestan McIntosh)

The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion are partnering again to observe Memorial Day 2019. The procession will start at Frederiksted Post Office Square and proceed to the Frederiksted Cemetery for the graveside ceremony. After the graveside ceremony, people will proceed to the Frederiksted waterfront (in front of the Verne I. […]

The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Grove Place Weed and Seed Program invites the public to participate in a town hall meeting. The panel will discuss: “Get to Know the Law on Marijuana.” The panelists will give a brief overview of laws that govern marijuana usage/possession. The floor will then be open to a question […]

The Office of Senator Stedmann Hodge Jr. is presenting a Town Hall. The V.I. Department of Labor and the Inner City Fund will be sharing information on Workforce Development and Grant Funding for internship and apprenticeship programs. Sen. Hodge will provide a progress report, probate and real property value tax information.