St. John Tradewinds News

Elizabeth Ferrell Crowned 2026 St. John Celebration Queen

By Raven Phillips - June 21, 2026

Photo Focus: St. John Food Fair Forecast: Bright Sunshine, Warm Smiles

By Judi Shimel - June 21, 2026

Photo Focus: Culture, Food and Family Take Center Stage at Fourth Annual Virgin Islands Paté Festival

By Diana Dias - June 21, 2026

Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: Affection Is Not a Reward

By Langley Shazor - June 21, 2026

Local News

Local news

Island Heat, Elite 340 Look Ahead After Opening-Day Losses

By Mark J Daniel - June 21, 2026

The second wave of the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships got underway Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and both St. Croix teams faced a challenging opening day in 14U competition.

Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley - June 20, 2026

VING Officer Earns Air War College Degree After 38-Year Military Career

Tradewinds staff - June 20, 2026

Lourdes & The Switch Bring Their Infectious Blend of Soulful Pop and Indie Rock to St. Croix for Summer Tour

By Joshua G Canning - June 20, 2026

Island Mixx Teams Exit AAU Nationals as Island Heat, Elite 340 Open Play

By Mark J Daniel - June 20, 2026

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Community

Essay Contest Asked: What Would You Do As Governor?

by Crucian Purple and Gold Foundation - June 22, 2026

The Crucian Purple and Gold Foundation and the men of the Eta Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and to all participants as they continue their education and leadership journeys.

MBW Students Receive High School Diplomas and Achievement Certifications

Tradewinds staff - June 21, 2026

VI Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition

Virgin Islands Department of Health - June 18, 2026

UVI Becomes FAA-Authorized Aviation/Drone Testing Center

Tradewinds staff - June 17, 2026

STT Community Invited to Irrigation Workshop at Bordeaux Farmers’ Market

By DaraMonifah Cooper - June 17, 2026

Education and Sports Departments Mourn Tre’Vante Etienne

Department of Education and Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation - June 16, 2026

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS

Local news

Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Veterans Drive

Tradewinds staff - June 18, 2026

A woman was killed and another pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver allegedly struck them on Veterans Drive before fleeing an earlier collision.

Government Offices to Close Friday For Juneteenth

Government House - June 18, 2026

Officials Address Recent Homicides, Gun Violence

By Kit MacAvoy - June 17, 2026

Truck Rolls, Kills Man at Contant Residence on St. Thomas