Leaders of the U.S. Virgin Islands called on Virgin Islanders to reflect on the many ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the American minister and activist whose words and mission led to a march toward equality for all Americans, a mission many see a continuing. Dr. King led the Civil Rights Movement since the mid-50s until his assassination on April 4, 1968. His murder led to nation-wide riots, known as the Holy Week Uprising, which took place in roughly 100 cities. Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory said Dr. King's teachings and leadership by example "continue to be lessons for us all. With 2020 having reminded us of the frailty of life, we must all strive to do good and seek to uplift humanity." She stated the 34th Legislature will work to lift all Virgin Islanders. "The 34th Legislature will work to empower the powerless, seek opportunity…
Protesters on St. Croix on Tuesday called for the ouster of Mark Krager, a white man who serves as deputy…
Calls for the removal of WAPA Deputy Legal Counsel, Mark Kragel, is growing louder with each passing…
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett on Monday lent her voice to the ongoing firestorm caused by WAPA…
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Robert Moore June 22, 2020The Water and Power Authority Governing Board - made up of Government of the Virgin Islands commissioners…
Virgin Islanders Create Petition to Remove WAPA…
Ernice Gilbert June 20, 2020Virgin Islanders have banded together and are demanding the removal of Virgin Islands Water and Power…
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Launch of…
Staff Consortium June 17, 2020The United States Attorney for the Virgin Islands, Gretchen C.F. Shappert, announced today that earlier…
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has declared Tuesday a day of mourning in honor of George Floyd and in support of the “Black Lives Matter” movement, and he ordered that flags in the U.S. Virgin Islands ...
HOUSTON (AP) — The black man whose death has inspired a worldwide reckoning over racial injustice will be buried in Houston Tuesday, carried home in a horse-drawn carriage. George Floyd, who was 46...
USVI leaders, among them Governor Albert Bryan, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, Senate President Novelle Francis and Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor on Sunday morning came together to speak...
AP — Calls for deep police reforms gained momentum as leaders in the city where George Floyd died at the hands of an officer pushed to dismantle the entire department. Floyd’s death sparked natio...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive protests against police brutality nationwide capped a week that began in chaos but ended with largely peaceful expressions that organizers hope will sustain their movement....
ST. JOHN — A massive turnout in St. John on Saturday walked the streets of the USVI's smallest of the three main islands in protest against racism and police brutality. The event is one of many arou...
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