News Articles

Bijou Lourdes Special to the St. Croix Times USVI - For much of modern medicine, the “average patient” looked a lot like a man. That shaped what scientists studied, which symptoms doctors learned to recognize, and how treatments were tested. The result was not just an academic blind spot. It affected real people. Women’s heart attack symptoms were missed. Side effects appeared after drugs reached the market. Conditions such as endometriosis, autoimmune disease, and menopause-

Bijou Lourdes Special to the St. Croix Times USVI - A person in crisis should not have to wonder whether help exists on their island, whether they can afford a trip off-island, or whether the only available option is an emergency room. Yet for many people in the U.S. Virgin Islands, mental health care can feel distant, limited, or hard to navigate. The USVI is not alone in facing a shortage of mental health services. Many rural and island communities across the United States

Bijou Lourdes Special to the St. Croix Times St. Croix- Violence against women is never only a private crisis. In St. Croix, it can shape a woman’s health, housing, income, relationships, transportation, and sense of safety all at once. For women facing domestic or sexual violence in a small island community, the risks can feel especially close. A survivor may know the person who harmed her. Her partner may know her family, workplace, church, or usual route home. A missed app

Axel Dash USVI - Creativity gives you better options. Focus helps you choose one and finish it. When both work together, ideas stop living in notebooks and start becoming products, plans, habits, conversations, art, and meaningful progress. Many people treat creativity and focus as opposites. Creativity feels open, loose, and playful. Focus feels narrow, steady, and disciplined. In real life, they support each other. Focus gives creativity a place to land. Creativity keeps fo

Tamika King St. Croix - A sudden drop in household income can make the ground feel shaky. One week, the bills fit inside the paycheck. The next, everything feels urgent, from groceries to rent to the car payment. If this has happened to you, take a breath before making big decisions. You do not have to solve every problem today. The first goal is to get clear, protect the essentials, and create a short-term plan that buys you time. This guide is informational only and not per

Tamika King USVI - A tidy home can feel impossible when the day is already full before breakfast. Work, family, errands, meals, laundry, appointments, and the tiny tasks no one sees can leave very little time for sorting piles or reorganizing closets. The good news is that getting organized does not require a blank weekend, matching bins in every room, or a personality transplant. A calm, manageable home is built through small decisions repeated often. This plan breaks the pr

Tamika King USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands has always produced women who lead from more than one place at once. They speak in Congress, teach in classrooms, write novels, make public art, win championships, run agencies, protect culture, mentor young people, and remind the wider world that a small territory can carry a large voice. Some are elected officials. Some are artists. Some are athletes whose work reaches far beyond the court. What connects them is a clear sense of se

Tamika King USVI - Relationships are complex and require ongoing effort to thrive. When they start to fall apart, it can feel confusing and painful. Understanding the common reasons relationships break down and knowing how to repair them can help couples rebuild trust and connection. This post explores key factors that cause relationships to deteriorate and practical steps to restore them. A quiet park bench representing moments of reflection in relationships Why Relationship

Tamika King St. Croix - Starting a business can be a powerful way for women to create financial independence, pursue passions, and make a positive impact. Choosing the right business idea is key to success, especially when balancing personal goals and market demand. This post shares 10 practical and inspiring business ideas tailored for women entrepreneurs ready to take the next step. A cozy home office setup with laptop and notebook 1. Handmade Crafts and Artisanal Products

Axel Dash USVI - Achieving a sustainable sense of self-love has little to do with drugging yourself into oblivion and forgetting about the world outside your bedroom door. In order to achieve total self-love, one that stays with you when you get up in the morning and go to sleep at night, you must rewire your mindset, set firm personal boundaries, and consistently prioritize your own well-being. Here are 10 essential steps for a woman to cultivate an unwavering sense

Axel Dash USVI - A diet rich in fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, along with foods that support heart, gut, and cellular health, combined with nutrient-dense foods like berries, fatty fish, legumes and olive oil can certainly help change a woman’s outlook on her life. They may not sound very exciting to consume, but certain foods can not only make you feel good about yourself and your world, but can lead to a more positive feeling about the path of life you have chosen.

Axel Dash USVI - Overcoming depression takes time. But you can begin reversing the cycle day by day. It involves a combination of professional treatment and lifestyle adjustments, building a gentle daily routine, prioritizing consistent sleep, connecting with a support network, staying physically active, and seeking professional help when needed. For a structural approach, focus on these 5 actionable steps: Reach Out for Professional Help or Computerized Therapy - Connect w