St. John The Source US Virgin Islands

For the second year in a row, Cancer Support VI is proud to recognize Men’s Health Month this June, through a territory-wide digital awareness campaign focused on education, prevention, connection, and support for men and families across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. (Submitted photo) Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early.

Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach joined the Division of Personnel and government employees from across the territory on Wednesday for the 36th Annual Employee of the Year Recognition Ceremony at Government House on St. Croix, celebrating the dedication, professionalism and service of public employees throughout the Government of the Virgin Islands. Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach at the 36th Annual Employee of the Year Recognition Ceremony in St. Croix.

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority advises customers that its online payment services platform will be temporarily unavailable from 4 p.m. on Friday, June 5 through 8 a.m. on Monday, June 8, due to scheduled system maintenance. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority During this maintenance window, customers will be unable to make electronic payments through the WAPA website, phone or kiosks.

Helena Constable Nelson, affectionately known to many as “Mrs. Madrie,” passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on Aug. 18, 1948, in St. Lucia, Helena touched the lives of many through her kindness, strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Helena Constable Nelson Helena spent many years living in Princess, St. Croix, before permanently relocating to Houston, Texas.

2025 Space Camp VI Scholarship Recipients. Back row from left: Colum Morgan, Seamus Henry O’Donnell, Anaïs Craig, Kali Calhoun, and Sumyah Mark; Front row from left: Naitik Jhanwar and Tiera J’Nai Polanco.

The US Virgin Islands Chess Federation is proud to announce its delegation to the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, to be held September 15–27, in the historic Silk Road city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. (Submitted photo) The Olympiad will bring together more than 200 national teams for two weeks of elite competition, cultural exchange, and global celebration of chess.

AARP Virgin Islands, alongside top government officials and community leaders, has issued a unified call to action in observance of Elder Abuse Awareness Month this June, highlighting the urgent need to protect older adults andvulnerable residents across the territory. Troy A.

The Department of Public Works advises the community of a temporary road closure on Melvin Evans Highway between the Sunny Isle and Home Depot intersections to allow for median maintenance. The westbound lane will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, followed by the eastbound lane on Thursday, June 4. Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on both days. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes and follow posted detours during this time.

All feeders were restored as of approximately 11:59 PM. We appreciate your patience and support throughout this event. If you are experiencing an isolated outage, please report it at https://www.viwapa.vi/customer-service/report-outage-or-problem or call 340-774-3552 (Option 4). Our Dispatch team monitors outage reports 24/7. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-244-6631.

By the time collegiate sailing nationals roll around each spring, Antilles School alumni can usually be found scattered across the roster sheets of some of the country’s top programs. Yet despite representing different schools, many still gather together afterward for the same annual photograph — one that has become a point of pride for a sailing program that continues to send graduates to the sport’s highest levels.