From left, Petite Princess contestants Skai Lewis and Suraia Thomas, Princess contestants Kaysa Freeman and Emelia Brooks, and Jr. Miss contestants Alauna Petersen, Ayanna Gardner, Jada-marie Donovan, ...

Carnival season officially kicked off on St. Thomas Saturday night with the coronation of this year’s Petite Princess, Princess, and Jr. Miss Queen — marking the first major event on the 2025 slate.

The Cane Roots Art Gallery in downtown Christiansted, St. Croix, will host a new exhibit, “Beads, Fabric, and Silhouettes: Generational Synergy,” running from April 17 through May 16. The opening ...