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Glen Watkins passed away in a motorcycle accident on July 3, 2026, in Fairlee, Vermont. His passing was immediate, and no one else was harmed. His life was full of adventure and love for his son, family, and friends. (Shutterstock image) Glen was born and raised on the Caribbean island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. He was an Island Man; a Crucian, the proud nickname shared by everyone from St. Croix.

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its solid waste disposal services designed to make waste disposal easier, more accessible, and more convenient for residents while addressing the growing challenge of illegal dumping throughout the territory.

Johnson & Wales University incoming sophomore Sa’akiim Arnold is the 2026 recipient of the Lorette Resch Scholarship, awarded by the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association’s Education and Training Committee. Arnold received $2,500 in scholarship funds on July 7 at a ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Johnson & Wales University incoming sophomore Sa’akiim Arnold is the 2026 recipient of the Lorette Resch Scholarship.

With profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Louis Austin Jackson announces his peaceful passing on June 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Louis will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his dedication to martial arts, his wisdom, and the countless lives he touched through his kindness, mentorship, and friendship.

Families, students, teachers and other guests joined together on Thursday to view and listen to student presentations at the St. Croix Central High School Cafeteria for a morning of STEM projects.

Island Green source separation bins won support from public officials and party goers stepping out for the opening night of St. John Celebration Village. (Source photo by Judi Shimel) Recycling proponents from the public and private sector found an opportunity to spread their message of reduce, recycle, reuse at the recently concluded St. John Celebration.

This photo taken in November 2023 shows the widespread destruction in Gaza City. The photographer, with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, noted, “I took this photo a couple of days following heavy bombardment targeting one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Southern Rimal, middle of Gaza City. I was shocked by the level of destruction. I barely knew the buildings I used to know very well. All gone, becoming a wasteland.

The Humane Society of St. Thomas said Friday it will resume the government-funded animal welfare services it suspended earlier this month after receiving $131,250 in overdue payments. The payment covers three delinquent quarterly installments under the organization’s fiscal year 2026 Animal Services agreement with the V.I. government, bringing that contract current and allowing the nonprofit to once again accept lost, stray, abandoned and homeless animals beginning Saturday.

Lynton Scotland and Dr. Kisha M. Christian at the July 10, 2026, Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary hearing, where their nominations to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority governing board and the Virgin Islands Board of Pharmacy, respectively, were advanced to the full Legislature. (Photo courtesy of VI Legislature) The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary voted Friday to recommend Gov.

From left to right: Candidates Janelle Sarauw, Delia Smith, Teri Helenese and Emmett Hansen take the stage during the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands congressional debate Thursday night at the St. Croix Educational Complex.