St. John Tradewinds News

Young USVI Volleyball Team Pushes Puerto Rico at NORCECA U19 Championship

By Mark J. Daniel - July 21, 2026

HUD Cites ‘Blatant Mismanagement,’ ‘Empty Promises and Abject Failures’ in VIHFA Funding Suspension

By Kit MacAvoy - July 20, 2026

More Officials Respond to HUD Funding Suspension

By Ananta Pancham and Kit MacAvoy - July 20, 2026

Bryan Responds to HUD’s Suspension of Disaster Recovery Funding

By Kit MacAvoy - July 20, 2026

Local News

Local news

BOE Votes to Seek Independent Counsel in McClafferty Suit, Following AG

By Grayton Goldsmith - July 20, 2026

The Virgin Islands Board of Elections met Monday for an emergency meeting to discuss next steps following Attorney General Gordon Rhea’s recommendation that the board seek independent representation in Brett “Mac” McClafferty’s federal lawsuit challenging his disqualification from the delegate to Congress ballot.

Career and Technical Education Advocates Remember Educator Nancy Powell-Callwood

By Judi Shimel - July 20, 2026

Tropical Outlook: NHC Monitors Tropical Depression Two in Gulf as Drought Grips USVI

By Jesse Daley - July 20, 2026

Innovative Sargassum Research Explores Surprising Benefits of Algae Blooms

By Jesse Daley - July 20, 2026

USVI Women’s Basketball Tournament Concludes, U19 Volleyball Tournament Commences

By Mark J Daniel - July 20, 2026

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Community

Public Schools Seek Parent Feedback

By Department of Education - July 17, 2026

VIDE encourages every eligible public-school parent and guardian to complete the 2026 Summer Parent Survey by Aug. 14, and help their district rise to the Parent Voice Challenge.

AARP Virgin Islands to Urge Legislative Support for Senior Financial Protection Act

Tradewinds staff - July 17, 2026

AARP Virgin Islands and Territorial Partners Convene Leaders for Elder Justice — Summit Part II: Probate Reform & Housing Stability

By AARP - July 16, 2026

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS

Police & Courts

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Young USVI Volleyball Team Pushes Puerto Rico at NORCECA U19 Championship

HUD Cites ‘Blatant Mismanagement,’ ‘Empty Promises and Abject Failures’ in VIHFA Funding Suspension

More Officials Respond to HUD Funding Suspension

Bryan Responds to HUD’s Suspension of Disaster Recovery Funding

Local News

BOE Votes to Seek Independent Counsel in McClafferty Suit, Following AG

Career and Technical Education Advocates Remember Educator Nancy Powell-Callwood

Tropical Outlook: NHC Monitors Tropical Depression Two in Gulf as Drought Grips USVI

Innovative Sargassum Research Explores Surprising Benefits of Algae Blooms

USVI Women’s Basketball Tournament Concludes, U19 Volleyball Tournament Commences

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Public Schools Seek Parent Feedback

AARP Virgin Islands to Urge Legislative Support for Senior Financial Protection Act

AARP Virgin Islands and Territorial Partners Convene Leaders for Elder Justice — Summit Part II: Probate Reform & Housing Stability

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $10,000 to Future Lawyers

Breakthrough Bone Fracture Care Brought to U.S. Virgin Islands

SouthSea Rising Launchs Coral Rising Summer Program

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS

Search Warrant Leads to Firearm Arrest on St. Croix

Club Med Breaks Ground in St. Croix

VIPD Marine Unit Rescues Missing Fisherman Stranded on Savana Island

Generic Drug Suit Settled

Child Dies After Suffering Gunshot Wound on St. Croix

Two Men Arrested in Separate Home Depot Air Conditioner Theft Cases

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