Category: Community Affairs

Juan F. Luis Hospital Installs Advanced Equipment For Women’s Health

CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) is working with Hologic, a medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment. The Estate Diamond Ruby health care facility now owns the advanced equipment necessary to perform Myosure and Novasure minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. JFL […]

‘I Am D. Hamilton Jackson’ Student Artwork On Display At Youth Art Month Exhibit

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is pleased to announce that in celebration of Virgin Islands History Month and Youth ArtMonth, the Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (DLAM) and the Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Division of Cultural Education will host an exclusive exhibition of the […]

Annaberg Plantation In St. John Houses Some of The Rich Cultural History Of The USVI

CRUZ BAY — In honor of Virgin Islands History Month, Government House highlighted the Annaberg Planation on St. John. The Annaberg Plantation is one of the many St. John’s plantations. “It is our duty to acknowledge the horrific trials and tribulations our African and Virgin Island ancestors endured on the plantations during these times, Government […]

Haitian National Gone Since Monday On St. Thomas Still Missing On Her Birthday Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police issued a missing poster for a Haitian national who has been missing for five days on St. Thomas. Mikerlange Damier, 36, of Port-au-Prince, was last seen in Anna’s Retreat on Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Damier is described as a Black female who stands 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs […]

VIPA Firefighters Give Rare Water Salute To Retiring American Airlines Pilot

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Port Authority’s firefighters at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport performed a water salute early this morning. The VIPA ceremony was to bid farewell to American Airlines pilot Mark Sawicki in a rare honor for an individual person. Mr. Sawiki is retiring after this American Airlines flight from St. Croix to […]

Service Members Receive Care Packages For COVID-19 Support

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard serving on COVID-19 orders were among the 50 States and territories to receive Operation Gratitude care packages as part of a campaign to show appreciation to the men and women serving on COVID-19 orders for their continued steadfast commitment to the local and federal agencies. […]

Taxpayer Warns That Bethlehem ‘Sinkhole’ Threatens To Swallow Motorists Whole

KINGSHILL — A concerned St. Croix citizen is calling on the chief executive and a member of the Senate to look at a giant pothole in Estate Bethlehem that has morphed into a “giant sinkhole.” “This is a major access road between Midland and Centerline. It runs alongside the National Guard base and connects to […]

Admin Thanks Food Van Vendor Who Saved Woman Trapped In Car That Went Into Harbor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A government representative officially thanked a St. Thomas food van vendor who dove into the Charlotte Amalie harbor to save a woman trapped in a vehicle that went over the embankment. Liden George saved the life of a woman trapped in a vehicle that went into the water on the waterfront in […]

Department of Health Hosts Health Fair In Recognition of Women’s History Month

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Health (VIDOH) invites the public to participate in a special Health Fair in celebration of Women’s Health Month on Friday, March 18th. The Fair will be held in the Frank Powell Park in Cruz Bay, St. John from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Women’s Health Services offered will include conversations, […]

Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Minor Dahmaris Mendez of Clifton Hill In St. Croix

KINGSHILL — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Croix. Dahmaris Mendez, 17, of Clifton Hill, has been missing for 17 days, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Mendez is described as a Black female who stands 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has black hair, brown […]