CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce the availability of a new CFVI scholarship — the Estelle Parrott Scholarship — which will be available…
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St. Croix Senator Asks Governor To Call Out National Guard To Get Water To Frederiksted
FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix Senator Alicia Barnes said today she acknowledges that WAPA’s distribution of potable water to residents west of the Kingshill storage tank continues to be a problem. Considering this,…
British Prince Charles Off On Caribbean Tour Including Communist-Run Cuba
HAVANA –– British Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embark on a Caribbean tour on Sunday during which they will become the first British royals to visit Communist-run Cuba, even as the…
Gov. Bryan Declares ‘Mental Healthcare Emergency’ Due To Shortage Of Psychiatrists
CHRISTIANSTED — In an effort to improve mental health and behavioral services throughout the territory, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. signed an Executive Order declaring a mental healthcare emergency in the U.S. Virgin…
REPORT: Children Most At Risk After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Community Foundation Attorney Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) and the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVICERC) announce the release of the community needs…
FEMA Funds Disaster Case Management Program in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN – FEMA has awarded nearly $70 million for disaster case management in Puerto Rico. This partnership provides survivors with a single point of contact to facilitate access to a broad…
Four Senators To Host Roundtable Discussion About Women’s Issues Friday
FREDERIKSTED – Senator Alicia Barnes, in collaboration with Senator Allison DeGazon, Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, and Senator Janelle Sarauw, will host a roundtable discussion in recognition of International Women’s Day on Friday. The…
Three ‘Capitol Caregivers’ Honored By AARP For Work To Make Estate Planning Easier In U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. CROIX/ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN – To honor their integral work supporting the Virgin Islands family caregivers, AARP names Former Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., and Senator Myron Jackson…
Gov. Bryan Names Julien Henley His Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, said that longtime disability rights advocate Julien Henley will be his Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator. Henley is an advocate at the Virgin Islands…
Two Dolphins Removed From Arizona To St. Thomas Have Never Lived In Ocean Environment
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Four remaining dolphins at an Arizona facility where four other dolphins have died have moved into a new home in St. Thomas. Coral World Ocean Park in Water Bay…