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Virgin Islanders frustrated with ongoing electric blackouts plaguing the territory in recent months heard Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday list reasons for the failure of the V.I. Water and Power Authority, including forces of nature, and outline how his energy task force hopefully will help the utility become a viable and financially stable power provider for the first time.

A company formed by Aliyah Boston and family asked the Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission for tax incentives Tuesday, saying their sports management company would do more than bring in off-island money but also teach financial literacy and life skills to youth in the territory.

Jen Korte, known by her stage name “Lady Gang,” is bringing immersive art to St. Thomas with a Thursday event at Tillett Gardens that also celebrates the release of her newest album. Korte's innovative live performances have long captivated audiences in the Virgin Islands. As a one-woman show, she layers tracks of various instruments to create a rich, full sound, all while showcasing her vocal talent.

Ahead of a Territorial Board of Elections meeting this week, Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes said Tuesday that, as of now, there will be no casting of the lots on May 31 for a Democratic Primary in August.

Relay for Life of St. Croix is in its 23rd year of bringing awareness to the community of what support means: start a team, join a team, volunteer from June 1 at 4 p.m. to June 2 at noon at the St. Croix Educational Complex. 

It was a perfect morning for the 21st annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John. Approximately 135 pink-shirted volunteers descended upon the north shore beaches in anticipation of the 330 swimmers, ranging in age from 6 to 81, testing their endurance.

It was a perfect morning for the 21st annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John. Approximately 135 pink-shirted volunteers descended upon the north shore beaches in anticipation of the 330 swimmers, ranging in age from 6 to 81, testing their endurance.

Ranking as one of the most beautiful swims in the world, the Power Swim, taking place in national park waters on St. John, is number seven on the World's Top 100 Island Swims and this year the 21st Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on Sunday had more swimmers sign up than ever before.

The National Weather Service has forecast an unstable weather pattern with rain, thunderstorms and hot temperatures across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this week.

St. Croix’s south shore is a good location for a shipyard that could repair mega-yachts and mid-size commercial vessels, according to a new study.

Memorial Day Weekend was a time for talk among cancer survivors on St. Thomas. The leader of a Saturday support group invited those who came to share their ideas about improving their quality of life and their chances of overcoming a deadly disease.

As the Virgin Islands of the United States enters the 2024 Election Cycle, one must question if progress has been made and how we will measure it.

The international sensation "Hot Ones," produced by Complex Media and owned by BuzzFeed, has taken the world by storm with its unique interview format. In a recent twist, the Caribbean has embraced this fiery format with "Hot Ones Caribbean Edition," now in its third season.

In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory and this week takes a deeper look at accountability.

Watch Now: Jen Korte, aka Lady Gang, sits down in studio to talk about her upcoming immersive art experience at Tillett Gardens, while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest news of the week, from recently signed cannabis rules and regulations to the V.I.'s Doodle for Google winner. There's always something new on Consider the Source.

A culture bearer in every sense of the word, former Tourism Commissioner Pamela Richards made it her mission to spread awareness of and appreciation for the Virgin Islands, its people, and traditions not only locally, but worldwide.

For the past 22 years, the American Legion Post 102 has held the Saturday before Memorial Day sacred by changing the flags for Veterans who have fallen. Annie Day Henry, first vice-commander, said that since 2001, “We have been there to show respect and honor for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in losing their life.” 

The Britney Spears custody case came up a couple of times as the Committee on Rules and Judiciary on Friday considered a bill to replace the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act and enact the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.

Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, or SSARE, has been sowing seeds for sustainable agriculture in the U.S. Virgin Islands. DaraMonifa Cooper, Southern SARE communication specialist, said that over the past few weeks, a team of representatives has visited farmers on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 26, through Saturday, June 1.