Category: Community
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UVI Board to Meet in Special Session on Feb. 13
A special meeting of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb.…
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Beach Advisory for February 2-6
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at…
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Woodson Students Build ‘Green Homes’ to Suit Every Climate on Earth
About 38 models of brilliantly designed “green homes” decked the interior of the science laboratory at John H. Woodson Junior High School…
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V.I. Society of CPAs Is Offering $3,000 Scholarship to Accounting Student
The Virgin Islands Society of Certified Public Accountants (VISCPA) is offering a $3,000 scholarship to a minority accounting student attending the University…
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CBCC Forum to Discuss Coral Bay’s Drinking Water, Wastewater
The Coral Bay Community Council will provide an update on the drinking water (potable water) and the wastewater grant CBCC received from…
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UVI Bulletin Board for February
Here is what’s happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.
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Education Announces Kindergarten School Registration Dates
Special public school registration for the kindergarten on St. Thomas-St. John for the 2015-2016 school year will begin from 2-5 p.m. on…
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‘Sharing Our Stories’ and ‘A Humane Inclusion Experience’ to Be Held at Steeple Building
Daina King-Sall, founder of EARTHANGLE, invites the community to visit the Steeple Building at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5. EARTHANGLE will…
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V.I. Carnival Committee Seeks Calypsonians
The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee (VICC) is putting out a call for all calypsonians interested in competing for the 2015 Calypso Monarch…
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Natividad Concepcion Dies in Puerto Rico
Natividad Concepcion, also known as “Naty,” died on Feb. 1 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She was 78 years old.
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Parents Urged to Get Upper School Students to Attend Man-Up Conference
Parents of 7th to 12th grade male students in the territory are advised that the annual MAN-UP Male Empowerment Conference will be…
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UVI Students to Compete at Innovative Technological Solutions Hackfest
More than two dozen UVI students will demonstrate innovative technological solutions to the community’s everyday problems during the UVI Hackfest, which is…
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VICC 2015 Children’s Activities Committee Holding T-shirt Design Contest
Students across the territory are invited to participate in the Vrigin Islands Carnival Committee (VICC) Children’s Activities Committee T-shirt Design Contest. The…
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Elmo Plaskett West Little League Starting Date Scheduled; Managers' Meeting Set
The Elmo Plaskett West Little League (EPWLL) has announced the new starting date for the opening of the 2015 season. Mandatory managers…
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St. Croix Boy Scout Earns Eagle Scout Award
Philip Kenneth Edwards of St. Croix has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to scouts: the Eagle…
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UVI Water Conservation Project Receives National Excellence Award
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is one of 19 land-grant universities to receive the 2014 Experiment Station Section Excellence in…
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Thelma Lillie Hodges Moorhead Dies at 75
Thelma Lillie Hodges Moorhead, long-time St. Croix resident, age 75, of Estate Ruby departed this life on Jan. 26 in the company…
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Energy Office Has Training Funds Available for Energy Manager Certification
The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) has federal funds to reimburse eligible residents for reference materials and testing fee for Certified Energy…
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2015 Cultural Fair Vendor Applications Available Feb. 2 to March 2
The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee (VICC) has announced that vendor applications for the 2015 Cultural Fair are now available at its office.
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Roselyn Marie Lewis Hall Dies at 69
Roselyn Marie Lewis Hall, also known as "Rosie," of Estate Grove Place died on Jan. 24. She was 69 years old.
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CBCC Continues Efforts to Reduce Stormwater Sediment Reaching Coral Bay Using New Grant Funds
The Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC) has announced the receipt of a $67,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)…
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Next Generation Scholars Program Begins Application Process
An initiative of the Community Foundation (CFVI) of the Virgin Islands and funded by the Lana Vento Fund for the Virgin Islands,…
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V.I. Literary Festival and Book Fair Scheduled for March 26-29
The inaugural Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair (VI Lit Fest) will be held from March 26 through 29, with a…
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UVI Writing Center Earns National Certification
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Center for Student Success Writing Center has been awarded certification by the College Reading and Learning…
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UVI Bulletin Board for February
Here’s what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.
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Energy Office Gives Youngsters Environmental Lessons
The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) is participating in a St. Croix Environmental Association program geared to reach all the second and…
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Ernst Joachim Foerster Dies at 91
Ernst Joachim Foerster was born on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1924, in Annaberg (Erzgebirge), Lower Saxony, Germany. He died on Jan. 26 in…
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Fort Christianvaern Gets Major Repairs to Second Floor
Christiansted National Historic Site has started major renovations during the week of Jan. 20th on the second floor gallery of Fort Christiansvaern.…
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Lighthouse Mission Readies for 3rd Annual Charity Event, Auction
“Hearts for the Homeless – Care for the Kids” generates critical capital for operating needs and facility upgrades at the Lighthouse Mission.
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Winston Leroy Gilbert Dies
Winston Leroy Gilbert, also known as Yankee, of Estate Whim died on Jan. 18 at his residence.