Global Voices Online

On its path from Aruba to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tropical Storm Omar has become a hurricane. News of St. John reports, and posts a video update, here.

The U.S. Virgin Islands experienced an earthquake over the weekend. News of St. John reports.

“The ever-smoldering Bovoni landfill burst into flames again”: News of St. John links to video of the incident.

“American Politics! Didn't I exorcise you back in College?” asks Jamaican Marlon James, while Trinidadian blogger Further Thoughts reports: “With almost 89.9% of the votes, Obama has swept the U.S. Virgin Islands primary.”

News of St. John notes that the Virgin Islands' Democratic Caucuses will be held tomorrow.

The 108th Christmas Bird Count is being held in St. John this weekend: News of St. John says it remains to be seen how much of an impact real estate development and global warming have had on bird populations.

“This victory is so huge given the history of South African tours”: Abeni is thrilled that the West Indies cricket team have finally won a test match.

“Does anyone actually know of any (other) company where this sort of thing happens and the persons responsible are not seriously reprimanded?” asks West Indies Cricket Blog, on hearing news of the West Indies Cricket Board's latest bungle.

News of St. John reports that the Virgin Islands are feeling the effects of sub-tropical storm Olga.