Sargassum Amounts Rise Again, and 2026 Could Be a Record Year

By Jesse Daley -
Sargassum continued to rise across much of the Atlantic basin during May, and the latest regional outlook from the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab indicates that beaching events around the Caribbean and Florida may continue to increase in June.

Residents Rally Outside Legislature as WAPA Outages Fuel Frustration

By Source Staff -
With power interruptions continuing across St. Thomas and St. John, residents and a sitting senator took their frustrations outside Legislature on Tuesday, staging a peaceful protest that called for accountability, long-term solutions, and outside assistance to address WAPA's ongoing power crisis.
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ALERTS

Financial Tips from the Bank of St. Croix: Investing in the Community

LOCAL NEWS

RapierMed Funds Space Camp Scholarships for Virgin Islands Students

By Source staff -
Students from across the U.S. Virgin Islands will have the opportunity to attend Space Camp this year through scholarships funded by RapierMed, a contribution supporters say will help expand access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for local youth.

Bryan Proposes $1.63 Billion FY2027 Budget Centered on Housing, Infrastructure, Recreation

By Ananta Pancham -
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proposed a roughly $1.63 billion FY2027 budget, including a $958.2 million General Fund spending plan that projects continued revenue growth fueled by tourism, housing development, private investment, and recovery-related activity.

Roach Praises Tourism Strides Despite Infrastructure Stumbles

By Mat Probasco -
Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach delivered news Monday that, on almost any other day, might have been met with applause. But even new direct flights to St. Croix and a potential $400 million luxury resort — with a public land clawback – on Water Island couldn’t outshine the districtwide power outage darkening St. Thomas and St. John since Saturday.

‘Cascading Technical Issues’ Hamper Power Restoration for St. Thomas, St. John

By Kit MacAvoy -
Maintenance issues first triggered by one of the Randolph Harley power plant’s aging “legacy” units have stymied attempts to restore power to large swathes of St. Thomas and St. John and end the latest episode of persistent outages, V.I. Water and Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Karl Knight said during a press conference Monday morning. 

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Begins as Forecasters Urge Continued Preparedness

By Jesse Daley -
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Monday, with many forecasters calling for a slightly below-average season due in large part to an expected El Niño weather pattern. However, experts are encouraging residents to prepare and not let their guard down.

‘When the Walls Answer’: Exhibit Honors Legacy of Architecture, Art and Cultural Preservation

By Joshua G. Canning -
The Virgin Islands Architecture Center, in partnership with DPNR's Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums, opened up their new exhibition "When the Walls Answer" at Fort Frederik on St. Croix, bringing together artists, preservation advocates and community members to celebrate the legacy of late architect and artist Gerville Rene Larsen and the enduring cultural significance of Virgin Islands architecture and art.

Government Offices to Open at Noon Amid Prolonged STT-STJ WAPA Outage

By Source staff -
Most or all of the district has been without power or intermittent power since Saturday around 6 p.m., when the V.I. Water and Power Authority issued an alert that it was investigating the cause of the outage. Multiple alerts followed, blaming “loss of generation at the power plant,” “grid instability,” and this morning, “a safety mechanism built into the generation units” that is leading to a delay in restarting the Wartsila units. According to the government, a press conference about the outage is planned for 10 a.m. Monday on St. Croix.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Juan F. Luis Hospital Services Transition From Old Buildings

Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center -
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center wishes to advise the community that all services previously housed in the former JFL Building have been relocated and are now fully operational across various campus buildings.

POLICE & COURTS

Prosecutors Seek Up to 30 Years’ Incarceration for Martinez, Seven for O’Neal

By Kit MacvAvoy -
In memoranda filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday, federal prosecutors asked a judge to sentence former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez to up to 30 years in prison and former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to seven years following their conviction on charges of wire fraud, bribery and money laundering conspiracy. Martinez was also found guilty of obstructing justice. 

GOVERNMENT

Roach Signs Measure Supporting WAPA Grid Stability in St. Thomas-St. John District, Continued Free Tuition at UVI

Government House -
New laws support repair or replacement of the damaged submarine power cable serving St. John, provide funding for critical assessments and repairs to Unit 15 at the Randolph Harley Power Plant and continue funding for UVI’s tuition-free scholarship program.

BUSINESS

Business Matters: How to Effectively Use AI — And When and Where Not To!

By Source Staff -
If AI systems are being adopted and being used by businesses more and more, there’s still no clear consensus about their value – especially for small businesses that lack the deep pockets for trial-and-error.

POLITICS

Politics

Plaskett-Potter Campaign Urges WAPA Fixes

The Plaskett-Potter Campaign -
The Plaskett-Potter campaign is calling for urgent, decisive action in response to the devastating power outage that has left the residents of St. Thomas and St. John without electricity for more than 48 hours. This crisis is not an isolated incident; it is the latest chapter in a long, painful story of energy mismanagement that the people of the Virgin Islands can no longer afford to accept.

Democratic Primary Ballot Orders Announced After Casting of Lots

Candidate Disqualifications Narrow 2026 Field as Elections Review Continues

Op-Ed: Political Parties in the USVI Are Falling Short and Need Renewal

27,491 Voters Went Silent. The Problems Got Louder. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Community

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

Cancer Support VI -
Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.

AARP Virgin Islands, Lt. Gov. Roach, and Community Leaders Issue Urgent Call to End Elder Abuse 

Juan F. Luis Hospital Services Transition From Old Buildings

Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign

Record High Sargassum Predicted

GOVERNMENT

Roach Signs Measure Supporting WAPA Grid Stability in St. Thomas-St. John District, Continued Free Tuition at UVI

Government House -
New laws support repair or replacement of the damaged submarine power cable serving St. John, provide funding for critical assessments and repairs to Unit 15 at the Randolph Harley Power Plant and continue funding for UVI’s tuition-free scholarship program.

POLICE & COURTS

Prosecutors Seek Up to 30 Years’ Incarceration for Martinez, Seven for O’Neal

By Kit MacvAvoy -
In memoranda filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday, federal prosecutors asked a judge to sentence former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez to up to 30 years in prison and former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to seven years following their conviction on charges of wire fraud, bribery and money laundering conspiracy. Martinez was also found guilty of obstructing justice. 

OPINION

Commentary

Senator Gittens Requests WAPA Forensic Audit Amid Continuing Power Crisis

Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens -
“Reliable electricity is not a luxury – it is an essential service,” Senator Gittens said. “Our residents should not have to wonder whether they will have power when they return home, whether their food will spoil, or whether critical medications will remain safe. The people of the Virgin Islands have waited long enough for answers, and I will continue to press for the transparency and accountability they deserve.”

Fonseca Urges Legislature to Petitioning Congress for Federal Intervention Over WAPA

Plaskett Mourns Coach Arthur “Jimo” Jamison Sr.

Op-Ed: A Territorial Park Tour for the Attorney Who Helped Make it Happen

Plaskett Mourns Mable Brady

LOCAL SPORTS

St. Croix Track Club Delivers Powerful in Georgia

St. Croix Track Club -
Thirteen athletes from the St. Croix Track Club Mustangs traveled to McDonough, Georgia, to compete at the Champions United Track & Field Meet, showcasing exceptional determination, competitive maturity, and the unmistakable spirit of the Virgin Islands. The athletes ranged in age from 11 to 18 years old.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Emerging Artists at 81C: “Art With Voice”

81C -
81C presents Art with Voice, a student-led pop-up exhibition curated by emerging artist and student curator Gyselle Ready, currently on view at 81C in historic Charlotte Amalie through June 10. 

COMMUNITY

Cancer Support VI Calls Community to Action for Men’s Health Month

Cancer Support VI -
Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.

OBITUARIES

Richard Allan Lockhart Dies at 76

James Memorial Funeral Home -
Richard Allan Lockhart passed on May 20. He was 76 years old.
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