CRUZ BAY — The number of people who have seemingly vanished without a trace from the territory is a list that just keeps growing. When a British flight attendant disappeared after last…
Category: Community Affairs
CONGRATULATIONS! Department of Education Names 2021 Employee Of Year
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Education celebrates and congratulates Jahshanda Samuel, 2021 Employee of the Year in the St. Croix District. Samuel serves as administrative assistant in the Division of…
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Carnival-Style COVID-Free Concert Considered Rousing Success
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals has pioneered the return of in-person Carnival events while prioritizing public health safety and the importance of getting the…
Olivia and Liam Are Social Security’s Top Baby Names For 2020; Mason and Ethan Fall Out of Top 10
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2020. It appears parents chose to stick with the familiar during an unprecedented time, with the top three names for…
Police Looking For 76-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Missing On St. Thomas For 1 Year
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a missing 76-year-old man on St. Thomas. Warren A. Thomas is a Black male who stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs about 130…
How To Replace Or Correct Your Social Security Card During COVID-19 Pandemic
Social Security offices are currently open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office conditions. However, you can continue to apply for a replacement Social Security card online…
St. Croix Students’ Artwork Brings Joy To The Elderly At Nursing Home Near Chicago
CHICAGO — Barb McVicker, a longtime local educator who has spent many years teaching in St. Croix, recently provided a gift to lift the spirits of residents at a nursing home in…
Governor Bryan Asks Senate To Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency For 2 Months
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On Saturday May 1, Governor Albert Bryan sent down proposed legislation to Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory requesting a 60-day extension to the current State of Emergency he proclaimed in…
Going Bananas About Bacuba Trees In The USVI… But They’re NOT Trees, Just Plants
CHRISTIANSTED — Banana trees are a common feature of the U.S. Virgin Islands residential area landscape. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their green, elephant-ear-like leaves waving in…
Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Responds To St. Croix Avis Article: OP-ED
I affirm that “the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice.” I accepted the role of Commissioner with humility, confidence, and a vision to inspire and actively manage leaders to participate…