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The Lounge | A Column for Men: Cry Regardless

By Langley Shazor -
In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory. This week’s introduces The Lounge.

Malvern’s Melodious Musical Greathouse Opens With Fanfare, Performances

By Ananta Pancham -
He’s spent more than 20 years in and around Carnival, played with Spectrum Band for 19 and won nine road marches – eight of them consecutive – but the thing that St. Thomas Carnival Village honoree Malvern Gumbs said Monday night that he’s most proud of, is the 24 years he’s spent teaching and nurturing a new generation of musicians.

Trunk Bay Bests Destinations Worldwide to Win Top Beach Award

By Source staff -
Trunk Bay on St. John has been named the world’s best beach for 2024, beating out 49 destinations worldwide for the top honor, and besting its sixth-place ranking in 2023.

Kidney Patients Beseech Bryan For Funds

By Mat Probasco -
More than half the dialysis patients on St. Thomas pleaded with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. for more than $600,000 in promised funding vital to their health, in a letter released Monday.

New Leader at Housing Finance Authority Aims for a ‘Home for All’

By Bernetia Akin -
Eugene E. Jones, Jr. has arrived in the Virgin Islands with a long resumé and what he says is a goal to help provide affordable housing for all V.I. residents, regardless of income.

Photo Focus: The Sounds of Sweet Pan Music for Carnival 2024

By Judi Shimel -
The official opening of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Village is set to take place Monday night, but the weekend before provided lots of family fun and entertainment inside the Village gates. Sunday afternoon’s Pan-O-Rama event drew hundreds of spectators to hear performances by mostly young musicians playing steel band tunes.

Shots Fired on Turpentine Run Road Leave One Dead

By Source staff -
Shots fired on St. Thomas left five injured and one dead Sunday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Calypso Monarch John Gotti Wins the Crown Again

By Judi Shimel -
The official opening of St. Thomas Carnival Village has yet to come, but Saturday night brought the Fort Christian Parking Lot to life with the 2024 Calypso Monarch Competition. Nine calypsonians brought their creativity to the stage with lyrics, humor, political insights, costumes, stagecraft and a house band.

2024 Kids Night Out: Best Dressed Doll and Toddlers Derby Competition

By Jonelle-Alexis Jackson -
The Division of Festivals ignited excitement at Malvern's Melodic Greenhouse Carnival Village with the 2024 Kids Night Out. This vibrant event attracted a large audience and featured 40 energetic toddlers and eight creatively dressed dolls, celebrating local heritage and the creativity of the community's youth.

State of the Territory | Liberating Justice: The Imperative for an Elected Attorney General in the U.S. Virgin Islands

By Janelle K. Sarauw -
In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

Join the Conversation: Ecosystems Survey with Dijani Laplace

By Nyomi Gumbs -
Dijani Laplace, a University of the Virgin Islands alumni and current graduate student at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is exploring community perceptions regarding ecosystems in his aptly titled thesis “Community Perceptions of Ecosystems in the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

Amber Alert: Jhonmar Colon-Rogers Found

By Source staff -
Jhonmar Colon-Rogers has been found and is safe. 

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, April 28, through Saturday, May 4.

Local Butterfly Orchids Have Adapted to Dry Conditions

By Gail Karlsson -
I usually see the small flowers of these native orchids (Psychilis macconnelliae) sticking up on long stalks on the dry southern hillsides of St. John. They are special because they only grow in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

“What We Have Here Is a Person Who Was on a Rampage”; Bruce Smith Gets 35 Years in Prison

By Judi Shimel -
A former high school hall monitor and track coach was sentenced Friday to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a dozen student athletes over a period of 15 years.

Questions Remain Following District Court Ruling on Caneel Bay Resort

By Amy H. Roberts -
A District Court’s ruling on Monday to restore the ownership of the Caneel Bay Resort to the National Park Service came as a pleasant surprise to many. 

Third Circuit Scheduled to Hear Jackson, Other Appeals on May 16

By Siân Cobb -
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in four local cases on May 16 on St. Thomas, including that of John Jackson, the onetime Olympic boxer who was sentenced in February 2023 to 25 years in prison on rape and child pornography charges and is seeking to suppress evidence from a search of his home that was used at trial.

Op-Ed: Leveraging the Power of Social Media to Empower and Engage

By Gabrielle Querrard -
In the past 20 years, humanity has seen huge advancements in just about every industry. This progression can be attributed to varying factors, including broader access to educational opportunities and more collaboration among neighboring countries around the world. 

Standing Ovation for GHCDS Musical ‘The Music Man’

By Diana Dias -
The Good Hope Country Day School drama club cast received a standing ovation as they performed the musical The Music Man for their faculty night on Thursday at the Good Hope Country Day School’s Theater. This follows their completely sold-out opening night last week.

Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day: Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition

By Source staff -
In celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day, the Virgin Islands Education Department, in partnership with Viya, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in STEAM initiative, "Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition."

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