St Thomas Source

Founded in January 1999, the VI Source was the first and only daily internet newspaper in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It quickly established itself as the go-to news source for the region, even in the early days when high-speed internet was not yet available. Today, the Source attracts over 200,000 dedicated readers each month across its three platforms: St. Thomas Source, St. Croix Source, and St. John Source. These publications provide trustworthy, insightful, and consistently reliable news coverage of events happening across all three main islands.

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Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

5 days ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, April 20, through Saturday, April 26. Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.
NWS Forecasts Potential for Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend Across Puerto Rico and USVI

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has predicted the potential for rain and thunderstorms across Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend, which could impact outdoor plans for Passover and Easter celebrations. Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor the forecast throughout the holiday weekend.
NHC Deputy Director Shares Hurricane Preparedness Tips and New Forecasting Product Updates

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Jesse Daley

With the 2025 hurricane season approaching, the Source spoke with Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, about preparedness tips for the U.S. Virgin Islands and new updates to the center’s forecasting tools to improve public safety and awareness.
Horse Rescued From Cistern on St. Croix After Community Rallies To Help in Tense Operation

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Diana Dias

It was a tense and nerve-wracking rescue Wednesday as first responders and community members worked together to save a horse that had fallen into a cistern at the Candido Guadalupe Terrace housing community, near Alfredo Andrews Elementary School on St. Croix. The horse, named “Get Rich,” was discovered trapped in the cistern early that morning.
Judge Considers Lifting Some Monitoring in Prison Consent Decree

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Kit MacAvoy

A federal judge could terminate parts of the decades-old consent decree mandating oversight of St. Croix’s John A. Bell Correctional Facility by the end of the month. Attorneys representing the United States Justice Department and the territory filed a joint motion in November asking the court to discontinue court-ordered monitoring of medical care for incarcerated people. If the motion is granted, monitoring of mental health care at the prison would continue.
Judge Orders Attorney to ‘Show Cause’ Hearing in RTPark Whistleblower Case

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Sian Cobb

U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III has ordered the attorney representing the UVI Research and Technology Park in a whistleblower lawsuit to appear for a “show cause” hearing April 25 to explain why they shouldn’t be sanctioned for missing the court’s deadline to answer an amended complaint in the case.
Oil Illegally Dumped at Krum Bay

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority wants to inform the community about the unfortunate illegal dumping activity near the Krum Bay Dock in Subbase St. Thomas. Last week, the VIWMA team cleaned up approximately 60 gallons of illegally discarded used motor oil from the area. Illegal dumping is against the law, and violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/or 180 days imprisonment.
Neurodiversity Fair at Children’s Museum of St. Croix

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

The Children’s Museum of St. Croix will be hosting the 3rd Annual Neurodiversity Fair on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. in collaboration with the following agencies: · Tropical Behavioral Services · Disabilities Rights Center · Oasis Therapy Center · Coral Reef Academy · Island therapy solutions · JS Therapies · Golden Ray Studio · First Step Therapy There will be many activities for children to play and learn – including sensory experiences, as well as information for families and...
Ian Tomlinson is New UVI RTPark Board Chairman

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park proudly announces Ian Tomlinson as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025, following his unanimous selection by the Board during its March 20 meeting. A native of St. Croix and graduate of the University of the Virgin Islands, Mr. Tomlinson brings to the role 4.5 years of service on the UVI RTPark Board and a remarkable career that bridges both community and corporate success.
Senate Approves 99-Year Lease for Virgin Islands Museum of Art, Expands Port Authority Borrowing Power

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

In a series of key moves Monday, the Virgin Islands Legislature approved a 99-year lease for the Virgin Islands Museum of Art to occupy the long-vacant Kimelman Building in downtown Charlotte Amalie, and gave the V.I. Port Authority expanded borrowing power to pursue critical infrastructure upgrades. The lease grants the Charles M.