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A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police took him into custody in connection with a shooting that left two people injured Monday morning in Lorraine Village, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. Janigh Gonsalves was charged with attempted murder, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying firearms openly or concealed, possession or sale of ammunition, brandishing or using deadly weapons, and carrying or using dangerous weapons, according to a VIPD police report.

I join a deeply saddened Virgin Islands community in mourning the loss of Nathaniel Joseph Ponteen, who was a prominent attorney and long-standing public servant in the Virgin Islands. I pray for God’s comfort for his family, his loved ones, his colleagues, and for all those who mourn his passing.

With our deepest condolences, we announce the passing of Ovilda Williams Haynes, age 101, of Williams Delight, originally of Antigua, who departed this life on June 14, 2026. Ovilda Williams Haynes A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on July 23, at Friedensberg Moravian Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Kingshill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Celebrate Emancipation Day with a special cultural event at Bajo el Sol Gallery on Friday, July 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Leticia Henry (Submitted photo) The gallery will host a book signing with Dr. Letitia Henry, author of Unda de Baobab Tree: USVI History, Culture and Nature Activity Book, along with a Crucian Bayside Creations PoP-Up featuring traditional market baskets and local artistry by the Henry Siblings.

An unnamed victim of Jeffrey Epstein is suing FirstBank Puerto Rico for its alleged decades-long relationship with the notorious sex offender. (Shutterstock image) A civil suit filed in federal court last week accused Jeffrey Epstein’s “longest banking partner,” FirstBank Puerto Rico, of “participating in and financially benefiting from” the sex offender and disgraced financier’s international trafficking operation for more than two decades.

Assistant Tourism Commissioner Elizabeth Hansen-Watley, daughter of the late former Sen. Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, testified in support of a bill to rename Contentment Road on St. Croix in her mother’s honor during Monday’s hearing of the Senate Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection Committee.

Lawmakers advanced two bills Monday to prevent government employees from losing retirement service credits because of loan defaults and to create a women veterans coordinator within the Office of Veterans Affairs.

AARP Virgin Islands will host free disaster preparedness summits on St. Croix and St. Thomas to help residents prepare for severe weather and other emergencies. (Photo courtesy AARP) AARP Virgin Islands will host two free disaster preparedness summits across the territory in early July to help residents prepare for severe weather and other emergencies as the 2026 hurricane season moves forward.

There’s nothing quite like a lively conversation over a game of dominoes about our homeland, the U.S. Virgin Islands. During a recent gathering with friends and family who consider the U.S. Virgin Islands their home, the discussion began, as usual, with updates on recent events, including who has passed away, who is unwell, and who is going through a divorce. It’s the typical mix of gossip that often comes up first.

The stage is set for the 2026 St. John Celebration Village, named in honor of hometown songbird Tischelle Knight, where local and visiting musicians will take the stage throughout the week of festivities. (Source photo by Judi Shimel) Opening night of St. John Celebration 2026 promises a musical kickoff like no other.