Residents deserve a safe, active public space as calls grow for action to address gun violence, suspected drug activity and the underuse of the market area.

Oct.29, 2026 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing incident that left two men injured on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) announced that detectives from its Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Osayande Francis on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 4:58 p.m. The arrest stems from an assault reported on October 25, during which two male victims sustained stab wounds and w

Oct.29, 2026 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Four students from St. Croix Central High School represented the territory at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 21–24, gaining valuable experience in agricultural leadership, technology and career development. The delegation included Wilbel Cedano, Jorge Pantoja, Zahryah Williams and Dianelis Zarate, accompanied by agricultural teacher Sheila Martin and Department of Education officials. A p