Category: Community Affairs

NYC Caribbean Relief Fund Gives $15,000 to Marine Vocational Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least a dozen St. Thomas student members of the not-for-profit Marine Vocational Program (MVP) can now continue and advance their marine education thanks to a donation of $15,000 from the NYC Eastern Caribbean Relief Fund Inc., founded and funded by Island Capital Group LLC. and Island Global Yachting Ltd. (IGY). “This […]

A Brief History of The Rotary Club of St. Thomas II

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rotary came to the Virgin lslands with the chartering of the Rotary Club of St. Thomas in 1957. At that time St. Thomas and other clubs in the Caribbean were un-districted. Because of the close proximity to Puerto Rico, the St. Thomas and St. Croix clubs were placed under the Puerto Rico […]

Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Teen Saviana Charles (UPDATED!)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police on St. Thomas say they need your help today to locate a missing teenager who is described as being a “runaway minor.” Saviana Charles, 15, was last seen in Lindbergh Bay on Friday night, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today. Charles was described by the VIPD as being a black […]

Senate President Gittens Extends Easter and Passover Greetings To Residents

CHRISTIANSTED — Senate President Kenneth Gittens has extended greetings for Holy Week to residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands culminating in Easter Sunday today. Gittens said “those who celebrate the Passover and Easter seasons should reflect on the sacrifices made in the name of peace, love and freedom associated with the holy time.” “Across our […]

A Free Benefit Concert For The USVI Coming To St. John Next Month

CRUZ BAY — The countdown is on to an exciting, free benefit concert for the U.S. Virgin Islands on May 18 in St. John. The “Music Is Life” benefit is being presented by Intellectual Global Concepts, (IGC), in collaboration with The Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis, The RTPark, The University of The Virgin Islands, (UVI) and Grammy-Award […]

OP-ED PIECE: ‘I’ve Been Banned – But Will NOT Be Silenced!’

By GARY POKORNY The Virgin Islands is in critical condition! New leaders have been elected. They are searching for ideas and a plan to take the boat off the rocks. I have been outspoken for the need to balance the General Fund not next year, but now. If they can’t balance the bloated budget by […]

Bryan Promotes Calvert White To Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced St. Thomas native and former professional basketball player and mainstay on the Virgin Islands National Team Calvert White as Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation on Friday. White, 43, currently serves as Acting Commissioner of DSPR and has served for more than 12 years […]

CFVI & Carnival Cruise Line To Unveil New Play Facilities At Emile Griffith Park

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) invites the public to an “Afternoon of Play” for the unveiling of the revitalized playground and basketball court at Emile Griffith Park in St. Thomas. The community event will be held at the park on Tuesday afternoon, April 16th, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The […]

First Lady Yolanda Bryan To Host Easter Jamboree Events for Virgin Islands Children

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — First Lady of the Virgin Islands Yolanda Bryan said she “is pleased to invite 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 […]

Garbage Truck Driver Loses Control Of Vehicle As It Hits St. Croix Bar & Restaurant

CHRISTIANSTED — No injuries were reported after a garbage truck driver apparently lost control of its brakes and smashed into a St. Croix bar and restaurant this morning. Rossie’s Bar & Restaurant in Estate Richmond near the U.S Post Office said the truck careened out of control and took out part of their establishment. Rossie’s […]