First Friday
Main Street · next to Taphus · Evening. Held on the first Friday of every month on Main Street next to Taphus, with music, late-night food, shopping, and community energy.
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New SNAP requirements could interrupt benefits for thousands beginning September 1
Human-services and housing representatives say as many as 5,000 Virgin Islanders may be affected, though the number who have not yet met the requirements remains unknown.
St. Croix boil-water advisory remains despite system improvement
WAPA says customers should continue boiling tap water for one minute or use bottled water until water-quality monitoring supports an official all-clear.
VIPD warns residents to delete fake traffic-fine payment texts
Police say messages claiming unpaid Virgin Islands traffic violations are fraudulent and are not connected to VIPD or another legitimate territorial agency.
WAPA completes $17 million Feeder 13 bypass for St. Thomas–St. John grid
The FEMA-funded transmission line is commissioned after Sunday's outage ran nine hours beyond the original restoration estimate.
Fort Christian parking lot closes Saturday; vehicles left overnight may be towed
Public Works says motorists must remove vehicles by Friday night and arrange alternate parking for August 29 while the lot accommodates a private event.
Nearly $298 million moves St. Thomas hospital and school rebuilding forward
The Public Finance Authority approved a capped $207.36 million contract for the first two phases of Schneider Hospital's rebuild and nearly $91 million in additional work across six education facilities.
Suspect arrested in killing of Gerell Reed on St. Thomas
VIPD says detectives arrested 23-year-old J’vonte Mercer on St. Croix after identifying him as a suspect in the August 27 fatal shooting.
Autism provider seeks EDC support for territorywide expansion
Tropical Behavioral Services says tax benefits could speed new facilities on St. Thomas and St. John, while an EDC commissioner pressed the company for stronger expansion projections.
Pathway to Purpose Youth Finance Summit
UVI Sports & Fitness Center · One-day summit · confirm check-in time. A free financial-education summit for current 8th–12th graders, covering budgeting, credit, debt, investing, and real-life money simulations, with a live Q&A featuring Aliyah Boston.
Pool Link Up 2
Blackbeard’s Castle · Gates open 5:00 PM. A poolside Sunday of live bands, DJs, rum, and island energy, with a complimentary shuttle from Fort Christian Parking Lot.
September 20 USVI heat-advisory window has expired
This archived notice covered Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check NWS for current weather alerts.
St. Thomas steps onto the world sailing stage
The island has been named a host port and team partner for the 2027–28 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, creating a new opportunity to place Virgin Islands hospitality before an international audience.
Walk for Hope invites the territory to move together
A series of community walks planned for September will bring attention to suicide prevention, connection and behavioral-health support.
Cancryn Bridge demolition complete; Veterans Drive fully reopened
Public Works says crews finished removing the bridge Saturday and reopened the roadway, ending the weekend traffic advisory.
Shanice Laurent makes Air Guard history on St. Thomas
The longtime registered nurse has become the island’s first female Air National Guard officer and will serve as a clinical nurse.
Four generators arrive to strengthen St. John backup power
The equipment can produce a combined 10 megawatts, moving WAPA closer to dedicated backup generation for the island.
Italian Buffet at Shorebird
Shorebird · The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa · Confirm serving times with venue. Weekly all-you-can-eat italian buffet at Shorebird, The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa. Advertised buffet price: $39. USVI residents save 10% on food and drinks. The flyer advertises complimentary self-parking Monday–Saturday, with parking rates applying in September. Confirm serving times, current prices, parking, and availability directly with the venue. Details supplied from the venue’s promotional flyer.
New grant program targets the capacity behind local impact
Virgin Islands small businesses and nonprofits can seek technical-assistance support designed to strengthen their financial and operational foundations.
St. Thomas Buffet at Shorebird
Shorebird · The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa · Confirm serving times with venue. Weekly all-you-can-eat st. thomas buffet at Shorebird, The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa. Advertised buffet price: $39. USVI residents save 10% on food and drinks. The flyer advertises complimentary self-parking Monday–Saturday, with parking rates applying in September. Confirm serving times, current prices, parking, and availability directly with the venue. Details supplied from the venue’s promotional flyer.
Surf & Turf Buffet at Shorebird
Shorebird · The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa · Confirm serving times with venue. Weekly all-you-can-eat surf & turf buffet at Shorebird, The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa. Advertised buffet price: $55. USVI residents save 10% on food and drinks. The flyer advertises complimentary self-parking Monday–Saturday, with parking rates applying in September. Confirm serving times, current prices, parking, and availability directly with the venue. Details supplied from the venue’s promotional flyer.
Tunes & Tacos ThrowDown
Magens Bay · 12:00 – 5:00 PM. The fifth annual Tunes & Tacos ThrowDown benefits Nana Baby Children’s Home. Admission is free, and the public can sample tacos and vote for a favorite.
Two-day territory-wide sandbag distribution has ended
The announced September 3–4 pickup window on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John is over; DPW has not posted a new distribution schedule.
USVI Charter Yacht Show
IGY Yacht Haven Grande · 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM. The charter industry’s fleet, crews, brokers, culinary competitions, seminars, and island culture meet on the docks.