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Plaskett Urges US-Africa Cable Link Through St. Croix

By Mat Probasco -
A fiber-optic cable linking the U.S. mainland and the continent of Africa would be an economic boon and help fight trans-Atlantic crime, said Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate to Congress.

Excessive Heat Watch Is In Effect for the USVI and Puerto Rico This Weekend

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” for portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. While the high temperatures for this week are forecast to remain in the upper 80s Fahrenheit, the heat index is expected to be higher.  
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Disease Surveillance Sharpens, Covers Cases from COVID to Contamination

By Bernetia Akin -
A Health Department report out this week paints a largely positive picture of disease control in the territory, although it also raises some concerns about mental health, drinking water contamination and lead intrusion.

Photo Focus: Prayers and Precautions as 2023 Hurricane Season Begins

By Judi Shimel -
Disaster managers call Thursday's picturesque scene in Emancipation Garden part of a Blue Sky day. It’s the kind of terminology that comes up on June 1 — the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. St. Thomas lawmaker Dwayne DeGraff, with support from his peers, gathered elderly and disabled residents to remind them to prepare.

St. Thomas Youth Sailors Rank Highly in The Pan Peptin Regatta

By Angeline Nairns -
A group of St. Thomas youth opti sailors ranked highly when competing in The Pan Pepin Sailing Regatta. The event took place on May 20 and May 21 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Six sailors from St. Thomas traveled to compete, five of them being part of the championship fleet.

JPMorgan Defense Just ‘Hyperbolic Conspiracy Theories,’ AG Alleges

By Sian Cobb -
JPMorgan Chase is trying to deflect blame — and smear the V.I. government and its current and former employees in the process — in its defense against the USVI’s lawsuit alleging the bank aided Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme, the V.I. Attorney General’s Office said in a court filing Tuesday.

Veterans Council Bill Opposed For Lack of Support

By Juilsa Alvarez -
Controversy began to stir during the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection on Wednesday as Sen. Dwayne M. DeGraff proposed legislation to establish a Veterans Council. 

Revised Taxicab Legislation on the Move for Consideration

By Julisa Alvarez -
During Wednesday’s Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection senators were able to receive an update from the Taxicab Commission, as well as discuss proposed legislation to assist in resolving the chaos that led to the extensive office closures.

VIPA Board Advances Plans for St. John Community Park

By Judi Shimel -
A project to create a community park for St. John residents and visitors took a step forward at a recent meeting of the Virgin Islands Port Authority Board of Governors. The board approved a $371,000 payment to the authority’s marine consultant to produce a design for the park near Enighed Pond.

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Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 2

By Olasee Davis -
In this second part in a series exploring what is a gut in the Virgin Islands, I give you an understanding of the islands’ natural world, the pre-Columbian period, and the colonial history necessary to appreciate the wonder of nature in these beautiful islands. Before the first humans inhabited the Virgin Islands, the islands had extensive and luxuriant dense tropical forests with flowing streams, guts, small rivers, and springs, especially on St. Croix.

POLICE & COURTS

Submit Tips and Help Solve These Cases

By Source staff -
Crime Stoppers USVI needs help and tips from the community to find these suspects. All tips are anonymous.

GOVERNMENT

President Biden Proclaims Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Caribbean-American Heritage Month -
It’s the beginning of June and that means Caribbean Week in New York is around the corner (June 5-8). It is also the beginning of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

BUSINESS

USVI Showcases Caribbean Excellence at U.S. Travel Association’s Annual Trade Show

U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism -
Led by Assistant Commissioner Alani Henneman, the USVI proudly served as a lead sponsor, captivating the attention of travel buyers and media representatives from over 60 countries through its vibrant exhibition space.

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President Biden Proclaims Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Caribbean-American Heritage Month -
It’s the beginning of June and that means Caribbean Week in New York is around the corner (June 5-8). It is also the beginning of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

POLICE & COURTS

Submit Tips and Help Solve These Cases

By Source staff -
Crime Stoppers USVI needs help and tips from the community to find these suspects. All tips are anonymous.

OPINION

Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 2

By Olasee Davis -
In this second part in a series exploring what is a gut in the Virgin Islands, I give you an understanding of the islands’ natural world, the pre-Columbian period, and the colonial history necessary to appreciate the wonder of nature in these beautiful islands. Before the first humans inhabited the Virgin Islands, the islands had extensive and luxuriant dense tropical forests with flowing streams, guts, small rivers, and springs, especially on St. Croix.

Open forum: June Is Celebrated as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Introduces USVI Trans-Atlantic Submarine Fiber Optic Cable Legislation

Virtue of the Week – Tolerance

Legislature Corner: Historic $11 Billion Investment Plans to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America

LOCAL SPORTS

St. Croix Track Club Wins Big in Miramar, Florida!

St. Croix Track Club Mustangs -
The Mustangs placed 1st in the Team Standing for Division C, scoring a total of 239 points and beating the 2nd place team by 12 points.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Poem “My Hurricane Season Prayer” by Sandra C. Bradley

By Sandra C. Bradley -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

COMMUNITY

President Biden Proclaims Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Caribbean-American Heritage Month -
It’s the beginning of June and that means Caribbean Week in New York is around the corner (June 5-8). It is also the beginning of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

OBITUARIES

Leonard Smith Jr. Dies at 49

Press release -
Leonard Smith Jr. died on Monday, May 8, on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands..
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