Local News
Casper Holstein and David Hamilton Jackson’s Efforts Led to Liberations in the Virgin Islands
On Sunday, the Caribbean Genealogy Library hosted another virtual event, this time focusing on the efforts and accomplishments of two prominent Virgin Islands men in the 1920s, Casper Holstein and David Hamilton Jackson, who led charges for citizenship, voting rights, and political reform for Virgin Islanders.
Virgin Islands National Park Cruz Bay Visitor Finger Pier is Reopening for Public Usage
The Virgin Islands National Park portion of the creek has been dredged and the finger pier has been reconstructed, once again allowing first-come first-served availability for public usage with the following stipulations:
GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS
Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority.