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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

Watch: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7

EPA Sending $126,000 to Help Protect U.S. Virgin Islands Beachgoers

The U.S. Virgin Islands has been awarded a small slice of $9.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday to monitor levels of illness-causing bacteria at swimming beaches.

Landlord Seeks to Evict St. Thomas Social, Restaurant Calls Lawsuit ‘Fake News’

Yacht Haven Grande is seeking to evict the bar and restaurant St. Thomas Social over nearly two hundred thousand dollars in unpaid rent and other fees, according to a lawsuit filed in V.I. Superior Court this week. 

Senate Ethics Recommends Hearing on Allegations Against Sen. Angel Bolques Jr.

The Virgin Islands Legislature's Committee on Ethical Conduct has recommended a formal hearing into allegations against Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr., following a two-month investigation into claims of workplace misconduct. The committee's advisory opinion, released Friday, indicates that sufficient evidence was found to warrant further proceedings.

Illegal Taxi Operators and Cyberattack Fallout Dominate Senate Oversight Hearing

Lawmakers on the Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Committee received sharp updates on the rise of illegal taxi operators and the ongoing fallout from a ransomware attack on the Virgin Islands Lottery during a hearing Thursday.

CZM Says Summer’s End Marina Permit Has Expired

Once more, the controversial Summer's End Marina planned for Coral Bay on St. John is facing a serious setback, according to David Silverman, president of Save Coral Bay.

A Fond Farewell Planned for Pastor Jeff

After 19 years of ministry, the pastor of the St. Thomas Reformed Church says he’s ready to say goodbye. Pastor Jeff Neevel spent nearly two decades leading the congregation through the traditional transitions of life and also guiding them into the ties that bind island dwellers together as a community.

Rising Stars: USVI Student Athletes Recognized for Excellence On and Off the Field

The Virgin Islands Education Department's Division of Sports and Athletics honored dozens of deserving athletes and their coaches at the St. Thomas/St. John Sports and Athletics Awards Ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Charlotte Amalie High School.

Court Blocks Contentious Chess Moves

A Superior Court judge has temporarily stopped a breakaway group of chess players from calling themself the U.S. Virgin Islands Chess Federation, collecting hip dues under that name, or undermining business of the preexisting U.S. Virgin Islands Chess Federation, Inc. The order also froze the organization’s bank .

Dinner with a Doctor: Measles Preparedness

In response to rising national measles cases, Schneider Regional Medical Center will host a “Dinner with a Doctor” featuring Dr. Reva Richardson, Pediatrician and Internal Medicine specialist. The event will focus on measles symptoms, vaccination, and local prevention strategies. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Election Audit Starts Tuesday

The Board of Elections will conduct the audit of the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m.

Officer Strangled During Domestic Dispute; Suspect Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault

Joseph Ramirez pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in the Virgin Islands Superior Court Thursday for strangling a police officer during a domestic violence response in 2024, according to the V.I. Justice Department.

Bryan Boasts Virgin Islands’ Sustainable Energy Leadership at Nevis Summit

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. participated this week in the Global Sustainable Island Summit in Nevis, where he delivered remarks highlighting the U.S. Virgin Islands’ leadership in renewable energy, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation.

Oriental Bank Closed Monday For Memorial Day

Oriental Bank branches will be closed Monday, May 26 in observation of Memorial Day holiday.

Dinner with a Doctor: Measles Preparedness

In response to rising national measles cases, Schneider Regional Medical Center will host a “Dinner with a Doctor” featuring Dr. Reva Richardson, Pediatrician and Internal Medicine specialist. The event will focus on measles symptoms, vaccination, and local prevention strategies. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Bryan Boasts Virgin Islands’ Sustainable Energy Leadership at Nevis Summit

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. participated this week in the Global Sustainable Island Summit in Nevis, where he delivered remarks highlighting the U.S. Virgin Islands’ leadership in renewable energy, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation.

Officer Strangled During Domestic Dispute; Suspect Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Assault

Joseph Ramirez pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in the Virgin Islands Superior Court Thursday for strangling a police officer during a domestic violence response in 2024, according to the V.I. Justice Department.

Op-Ed: Thank You, Michael Connors and Others Trying to Save Whim Great House

I really ire Dr. Michael Connors’ activism and others with him to save the Estate Whim Museum on St. Croix. He is like an island unto himself, reaching out to the community by radio, newspapers, etc., and the world to help save the historic buildings, particularly the great house, before it becomes dust like the earth. In 2017, Hurricane Maria did extensive damage to the great house in particular and other historical structures on the museum’s homestead property.

Bar Foundation Tennis Tournament Raises Funds for High School and College Students

The tournament runs through Sunday, June 1, offering more exciting matchups while ing vital programs that invest in the future of the Virgin Islands legal community. Proceeds benefit High School Moot Court competitions that build advocacy skills and confidence in aspiring young attorneys and law students who commit to returning and practicing law in the Territory for at least two years.

Annual Pride Art Exhibition Opens at CMCArts Saturday

The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in downtown Frederiksted, St. Croix, is proud to partner with STX Pride for this year’s June Pride Month events. As a continued ally of the LGBTQ+ community, the museum will host its annual Pride Art Exhibition, opening Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Bryan Boasts Virgin Islands’ Sustainable Energy Leadership at Nevis Summit

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. participated this week in the Global Sustainable Island Summit in Nevis, where he delivered remarks highlighting the U.S. Virgin Islands’ leadership in renewable energy, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation.

Veronica Swanston Dies at 84

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the ing of Veronica Swanston, of St. Croix, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, May 25 at the age of 84.  

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