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Members and representatives of the United Steelworkers union hold signs while participating in a silent protest today during Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s speech at the opening ceremony of the 54th annual Agriculture and Food Fair at the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture on St. Croix.

USW union demands fair contracts with silent protest during Gov. Bryan’s speech at St. Croix Ag Fair

Tom Eader

United Steelworkers members seek bargaining talks, cite long-expired contracts and delayed retroactive payments.

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques, left, and Jerry Smith, territorial hospital board chair

Sen. Bolques questions legality of single hospital CEO; board chair defends administrative alignment

Tom Eader

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. questions legality of single CEO overseeing both territorial hospitals; Jerry Smith, board chair, defends administrative integration.

Eugene Jones Jr., who announced his resignation today as executive director of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority effective in April, testifies before the Senate Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications during a meeting on September 10, 2025 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Eugene Jones Jr. resigns as VIHFA head leaving LBJ issue, whistleblower lawsuit, housing programs

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority chief Eugene Jones Jr. departs as agency faces lawsuit and senators question housing project.

Representatives from the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections, the Office of the Governor, The Source, and Crowley pose for a photo in front of the Virgin Islands Dignity Bus after it arrived today at the container port on St. Croix.

BOC launches 18-bed mobile shelter to expand homeless options on St. Croix with focus on reentry

Tom Eader

St. Croix receives Dignity Bus from Florida homeless ministry The Source to expand emergency shelter options with a focus on people reentering the community after prison.

Darin Richardson exits the courthouse on February 19, 2025 as his trial proceeds in District Court on St. Croix.

Richardson sentencing delayed by VI District Court judge while visiting judge on schedule with cases

Tom Eader

Senior District Judge Wilma Lewis continues Darin Richardson’s sentencing without date while visiting judge sentences another case with same attorney in less time.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. looks on at the “I Love STT” metal sculpture in Vendors Plaza on St. Thomas while showing his support for the community during the sign’s unveiling on August 13, 2023.

Gov’t ignores Historic Preservation orders to remove “I Love STT” sign, green photo-op chair on STJ

Tom Eader

Executive branch ignores Historic Preservation Committee’s orders to remove unauthorized “I Love STT” sign in Vendors Plaza and green photo-op chair on St. John beach.

Op Ed: St. Croix resident asks senators to reject bill allowing micro distilleries on farm land

Alice Charles

Alice Charles describes herself as a concerned citizen of the Virgin Islands who has researched the effects of rum distillation and participated in the 2022 town hall relative to allowing distilleries on agricultural lands.

Former Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory chairs legislative session on December 29, 2022 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Former Sen. Frett-Gregory seeks to legally change name to Donna, correcting birth record name Dorna

Tom Eader

Former Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, who served as Senate president, says name change from Dorna aims to correct birth record while exploring run for governor.

The average retail price of regular gas per gallon during the week of January 19 stood at $4.783 on St. Thomas, ranging from $4.699 to $4.989.

Virgin Islands gas prices lag as national averages fall; DLCA engages consultant, awaits cost study

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands motorists continue to pay more at the pump as U.S. mainland gas prices fall below $3; DLCA study to explain the price gap.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr., left, delivers his final State of the Territory Address Monday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. Bryan, right, wears the symbol of office, or chain of office, while delivering his fifth State of the Territory Address on January 24, 2023, in the same legislative chambers.

Why Governor Bryan did not wear symbol of office at SOTA and why Germany is represented on chain

Tom Eader

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. says decision not to wear symbol of office, or chain of office, during Monday’s speech was a symbolic choice meant to spark conversation on African ancestry.