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STX Literary Icon Richard Schrader Dies

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Considered by many as the Poet Laureate of St. Croix, Richard Augustus Schrader, Sr. died peacefully at his home on St. Croix at 90 years young. A literary giant who was loved, adored and respected by all who knew him, Mr. Schrader blazed a trail of literary accomplishments over four decades that led him to record an intimate history of his beloved Virgin Islands. “Buck,” as many knew him, was a poet and author of 28 books that told the tales a

DPNR Coral Reef Week

DPNR ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL VIRGIN ISLANDS CORAL REEF WEEK Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is pleased to announce that the Division of Coastal Zone Management will host the Third Annual Virgin Islands Coral Reef Week from April 12–19, 2026. This weeklong celebration invites the St. Croix community to enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly events designed to highlight the importance of the Territory’s vibrant

Uptown Christiansted One Man’s Vision

One Man’s Vision It takes a man of unusual vision to study the terrain, size up the possibilities, and see the future. It takes a man of even greater determination and drive to maneuver his way through all the obstacles, do an end-run around all the naysayers, and deliver his vision to the public as a finished project. Texas entrepreneur, Peter Zielke, of Z Property VI is just such a man. He has pulled a rabbit out of his Texas ten-gallon hat and is well on his way to

VIDE to Stop STX Parent District Waivers for Students

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) St Croix District is announcing the discontinuation of Parent District Waivers, and the Districtwide Redistricting for 2026-2027 school year. The VIDE is informing parents, guardians, and students of an important upcoming change that will take effect at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. Effective May 2026, VIDE will discontinue all parent district waiver requests that allow students to