News & Island Issues

Stay informed about the campaign and issues affecting the Virgin Islands.

Aerial view of Water Island and the surrounding Virgin Islands from above.

Island IssuesSep 23, 2026

Gregory P. Smith Meets With Water Island Residents to Hear Concerns About 99-Year Resort Lease

Gregory P. Smith met with Water Island residents for a community listening session on the approved 99-year resort and marina lease — hearing concerns about infrastructure readiness, public input, environmental protection, and the future character of the island.

A volunteer hands a Quick-Ice cold pack to a community member at a white folding table filled with cold packs, with a thatched-roof building and tropical plants in the background

CommunityAug 28, 2026

Preparing for Sunday's Scheduled WAPA Outage: Free Ice Packs Available for Refrigerated Medication

Gregory P. Smith and community volunteers have collected hundreds of free ice packs for residents who rely on refrigerated medication ahead of Sunday's scheduled WAPA outage. Pickup Saturday, August 29th at Sudi's Caribbean Bar & Grille, Sapphire Village, St. Thomas.

A glass ballot box filled with white envelopes on a wooden table, with the U.S. Virgin Islands and United States flags in the background

Campaign NewsAug 26, 2026

Gregory P. Smith Listed First Among St. Thomas–St. John District Senate Candidates on General Election Ballot

Independent candidate Gregory P. Smith drew the third position overall in the casting of lots, placing him as the first St. Thomas–St. John District Senate candidate listed on the 2026 General Election ballot.

Gregory P. Smith with Red Bailey, President of the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club

Island IssuesJun 28, 2026

Red Bailey Offers Personal Support for Gregory P. Smith's Senate Campaign

Community leadership and a shared commitment to a stronger Virgin Islands. Gregory P. Smith is honored to receive the personal support of Red Bailey, president of the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club.

Gregory P. Smith, certified independent candidate for Virgin Islands Senate, St. Thomas–St. John District

Campaign NewsJun 20, 2026

Gregory P. Smith Certified for the 2026 St. Thomas–St. John Senate Race

The Elections System of the Virgin Islands has officially confirmed Gregory P. Smith as a certified independent candidate for the Legislature in the St. Thomas–St. John District, clearing the way for the next phase of his campaign.

Island IssuesJun 19, 2026

Power Outages, Rising Violence and a Community Demanding Better

Residents gathered outside Government House to voice growing frustration over unreliable electricity and the recent rise in deadly violence across the Virgin Islands—two problems that affect thousands of people throughout the territory.