Committee Advances Traffic Enforcement Bill, Holds Property Damage Measure

By Finn Sharpless -
The Senate Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Committee on Thursday advanced legislation to strengthen enforcement of the Virgin Islands’ traffic violation point system, while holding a separate measure on civil liability for damage to government property.

Prosecutors Seek 22 Months for David Whitaker, Witness in Trial of Former Commissioners

By Kit MacAvoy -
The government is recommending a 22-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for David Whitaker, the convicted felon turned cybersecurity contractor who became a cooperating witness against three former high-ranking government officials and a local business owner. 
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Marshals Arrest Florida Fugitive Running Tattoo Parlor on St. John

By Mat Probasco -
U.S. Marshals arrested the owner of the St. John Ink tattoo parlor for allegedly fleeing assaulting-an-officer charges in Florida, officials said Thursday.

Elections Board Keeps Single Ballot as Candidate Challenges, Residence Disputes Take Center Stage

By Diana Dias and Judi Shimel -
The Virgin Islands Board of Elections voted Wednesday to continue using a single ballot for federal and territorial races, while spending much of a lengthy meeting debating candidate eligibility, residency disputes, and a failed effort to remove Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes.

Airlines Say Territory’s Airport Plans Aren’t Sustainable; Bryan Says USVI Is Moving Forward

By Kit MacAvoy -
In a letter to V.I. Port Authority leadership and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. Wednesday, major airlines decried the lack of transparency around plans to redevelop the St. Thomas and St. Croix airports and said they would not sign leases or operating agreements under the current structure. 

Roach Signs Funding Measures for WAPA Repairs, UVI Free Tuition Program

By Source staff -
Acting Gov. Tregenza A. Roach has signed legislation appropriating $2.1 million for repairs and assessments intended to improve power reliability in the St. Thomas-St. John district and $2.3 million to continue the University of the Virgin Islands' tuition-free scholarship program.

Sargassum Amounts Rise Again, and 2026 Could Be a Record Year

By Jesse Daley -
Sargassum continued to rise across much of the Atlantic basin during May, and the latest regional outlook from the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab indicates that beaching events around the Caribbean and Florida may continue to increase in June.

Residents Rally Outside Legislature as WAPA Outages Fuel Frustration

By Source staff -
With power interruptions continuing across St. Thomas and St. John, residents and a sitting senator took their frustrations outside Legislature on Tuesday, staging a peaceful protest that called for accountability, long-term solutions, and outside assistance to address WAPA's ongoing power crisis.

Prosecutors Seek Up to 30 Years’ Incarceration for Martinez, Seven for O’Neal

By Kit MacvAvoy -
In memoranda filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday, federal prosecutors asked a judge to sentence former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez to up to 30 years in prison and former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to seven years following their conviction on charges of wire fraud, bribery and money laundering conspiracy. Martinez was also found guilty of obstructing justice. 

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Juan F. Luis Hospital Services Transition From Old Buildings

Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center -
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center wishes to advise the community that all services previously housed in the former JFL Building have been relocated and are now fully operational across various campus buildings.

POLICE & COURTS

Marshals Arrest Florida Fugitive Running Tattoo Parlor on St. John

By Mat Probasco -
U.S. Marshals arrested the owner of the St. John Ink tattoo parlor for allegedly fleeing assaulting-an-officer charges in Florida, officials said Thursday.

GOVERNMENT

Lt. Gov. Roach Urges Hurricane Preparedness

Government House -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service predicts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with eight to 14 named storms, three to six are forecasted to become hurricanes and one to three of which will reach Category 3 status or stronger.

BUSINESS

Customer Retention: Your Secret Weapon

Source Staff -
Quite simply, “Points, discounts and coupons have become so common that customers treat them as currency, not connection.”

POLITICS

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

The Plaskett-Potter Campaign -
The Plaskett-Potter campaign is calling for urgent, decisive action in response to the devastating power outage that has left the residents of St. Thomas and St. John without electricity for more than 48 hours. This crisis is not an isolated incident; it is the latest chapter in a long, painful story of energy mismanagement that the people of the Virgin Islands can no longer afford to accept.

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

27,491 Voters Went Silent. The Problems Got Louder. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

Cancer Support VI -
Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.

AARP Virgin Islands, Lt. Gov. Roach, and Community Leaders Issue Urgent Call to End Elder Abuse 

Juan F. Luis Hospital Services Transition From Old Buildings

Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign

Record High Sargassum Predicted

GOVERNMENT

Lt. Gov. Roach Urges Hurricane Preparedness

Government House -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service predicts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with eight to 14 named storms, three to six are forecasted to become hurricanes and one to three of which will reach Category 3 status or stronger.

POLICE & COURTS

Marshals Arrest Florida Fugitive Running Tattoo Parlor on St. John

By Mat Probasco -
U.S. Marshals arrested the owner of the St. John Ink tattoo parlor for allegedly fleeing assaulting-an-officer charges in Florida, officials said Thursday.

OPINION

Editorial: Scott Pelley ‘See What Happens’

By Shaun A. Pennington -
A chance encounter with Scott Pelley at a journalism gala last fall now feels prophetic. As respected news voices disappear from mainstream media, one journalist reflects on integrity, truth-telling and the future of a free press.

Senator Gittens Requests WAPA Forensic Audit Amid Continuing Power Crisis

Fonseca Urges Legislature to Petitioning Congress for Federal Intervention Over WAPA

Plaskett Mourns Coach Arthur “Jimo” Jamison Sr.

Op-Ed: A Territorial Park Tour for the Attorney Who Helped Make it Happen

LOCAL SPORTS

St. Croix Track Club Delivers Powerful in Georgia

St. Croix Track Club -
Thirteen athletes from the St. Croix Track Club Mustangs traveled to McDonough, Georgia, to compete at the Champions United Track & Field Meet, showcasing exceptional determination, competitive maturity, and the unmistakable spirit of the Virgin Islands. The athletes ranged in age from 11 to 18 years old.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Emerging Artists at 81C: “Art With Voice”

81C -
81C presents Art with Voice, a student-led pop-up exhibition curated by emerging artist and student curator Gyselle Ready, currently on view at 81C in historic Charlotte Amalie through June 10. 

COMMUNITY

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

Cancer Support VI -
Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.

OBITUARIES

Richard Allan Lockhart Dies at 76

James Memorial Funeral Home -
Richard Allan Lockhart passed on May 20. He was 76 years old.
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