Local News

Local news

Local, National Advocates Call for Probate Reforms in Virgin Islands

By Judi Shimel -
Families who find themselves living in homes and on land passed down from elder relatives sometimes find themselves facing financial and legal obligations they did not expect. Representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons recently held workshops on St. Croix and St. Thomas to discuss ways to make the probate process manageable for the average Virgin Islander.

Canadian Consul General Sees Opportunity for Stronger Investment Ties in Virgin Islands

By Ananta Pancham -

Early Voting Tops 4,000, Nears 2022 Primary Record

By Ananta Pancham -

Budget Committee Hears Legal Services of the Virgin Islands’ FY 2027 Funding Request Amid Delayed Allotments

By Finn Sharpless -

Budget Committee Reviews Territorial Public Defender’s Budget Request Amid Caseload Issues

By Finn Sharpless -

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Community

CREW Scholars Showcase Research, Strengthening Virgin Islands Healthcare

Tradewinds staff -
Ten outstanding Virgin Islands undergraduate students presented original research addressing some of the territory's most pressing public health challenges as they completed the third cohort of the Cardiovascular Research Empowerment Workforce Program during the Third Annual CREW Research Symposium held Tuesday at Government House, St. Thomas.

Public Schools Seek Parent Feedback

By Department of Education -

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

Tradewinds staff -

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

By AARP -

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

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands -

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

Virgin Islands Orthopedics & Sports Medicine -

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS