4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (659+ words) Virgin Islanders calling or texting 988 for help with mental health challenges, substance-use concerns, emotional distress or thoughts of suicide will now be connected to a dedicated territory crisis center instead of relying on the national backup network, following the launch…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1190+ words) DOJ Says VIPD Enforced Expired Federal Gun Restrictions for Decades Without Legal Authority V.I. Supreme and Superior Court Files Obtained in Cyberattack; Sensitive Data May Be Involved The U.S. Virgin Islands appears poised to begin locally handling 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (924+ words) The U.S. Virgin Islands is expressly eligible to pursue funding under a new $1.26 billion nationwide cancer prevention and control program opened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with federal dollars available for breast and cervical cancer screening, territory-wide cancer-control…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (473+ words) USVI Agencies Warn of Rising Hunger and Homelessness as SNAP Rules Take Effect Sept. 1 Hotel & Tourism Association Urges VIPA to Delay SkyCity Airport P3, Citing $1.2B Cost and Risk to Airlift 21-Year-Old Man Shot Dead on St. Thomas, Pushing USVI Homicide Toll…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (811+ words) With new SNAP work requirements set to affect approximately 5,000 Virgin Islanders beginning Sept. 1, recipients who may fall under the rules are being urged to determine whether they qualify for an exemption or begin documenting the work, volunteer, training or other…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (427+ words) ST. CROIX — The Williams Delight Tenant Council and WD4Lyfe Inc. will host a free community healing gathering Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at supporting families affected by gun violence and community trauma through mental health resources, trauma-informed counseling, peer support, remembrance and youth-focused…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (655+ words) Man Dies After Honda Civic Veers Off Midland Road, Strikes Concrete Culvert Wall Former Williams Delight Home of Slain VIPD Officer Eustace Charles Engulfed in Flames USVI Homicide Count Reaches 32 After 57-Year-Old Man Is Found Shot Dead on St. Thomas…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (566+ words) USVI Homicide Count Reaches 32 After 57-Year-Old Man Is Found Shot Dead on St. Thomas ST. CROIX — Construction has begun on a new Sister Emma Cottage at the Queen Louise Home for Children in Estate Concordia, replacing and improving a facility…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (679+ words) USVI Homicide Count Reaches 32 After 57-Year-Old Man Is Found Shot Dead on St. Thomas H.O.P.E. Incorporated and the Sgt. Bruce T. Gordon Purple Heart Recipient Community Fund Advisory Board will host the Purple Carpet Bash: Fashion with Purpose on Oct. 2 in Christiansted,…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (1077+ words) The territory’s two hospitals are carrying tens of millions of dollars in old and current obligations while absorbing nearly $94 million in uncompensated care during fiscal year 2026, leaving hospital leaders and lawmakers focused on debt reduction, billing deficiencies and the risk…...