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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Former BVI Ports Director To Plead Guilty

Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, the former managing director of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority, intends to change her plea to guilty in a drug-running and money-laundering case that also ensnared former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie, and Maynard’s 31-year-old son, according to court documents made public Wednesday.

Hurricane Season: Ongoing Prep Efforts, What You Can Do, How to Volunteer

For the V.I Territorial Emergency Management Agency, hurricane prep started in January and recently culminated in a week-long set of exercises that pulled in about 400 representatives from federal and local agencies to assess the strengths and weaknesses in their levels of response.

St. Croix Montessori on the Move

A multi-year project is ahead for the new St. Croix Montessori location at the former St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School, announced Head of School Tracy Cole. Currently, St. Croix Montessori (STXM) is one of three Montessori schools on the island of St. Croix that is expanding their campus to include beyond Elementary ages.

Opinion: A Happiness Poll

Every year or so someone does a poll of the world’s happiest countries. Finland is almost always at the top of the list. I don’t pretend to understand the exact methodology nor statistical analysis in general, but Finland has ranked happiest country in the world six times in a row now. Not bad for a place that’s frigid and dark large chunks of the year. The pollsters appear to have skipped much of the Caribbean.

Adopt a Special Pet and Provide a Fur-ever Home

The Source wants to help reduce the overpopulation of unwanted pets in the Virgin Islands. Every week we will feature a dog or cat from the hardworking rescue organizations and hope someone will find their fur-ever friend on this site.

St. John Celebration Takes Center Stage in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The annual St. John Celebration honors the rich history and resilience of the island’s people. Now in its 69th year, revelers are invited to converge on the island paradise for a bevy of celebrations, pageants, food fairs, boat races, fetes, and parades. The official schedule was announced by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals Thursday.

Update: VIFEMS Continues to Monitor Fire in Frederiksted Cane Field

On Sunday, V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services and V.I. Police Department responded to a fire at a cane field in Frederiksted. The fire posed a threat to the area due to dry weather conditions and strong winds, said VIFEMS. 

Photo Focus: Changing of the Veterans Cemetery Flags a Memorial Day Tribute

The changing of the veterans cemetery flags, an annual Memorial Day tribute since 2001 took place on Saturday across the territory. The changing of the flags consists of volunteers installing small American Flags near graves of soldiers who have passed on.

Native Woman Virgin Islander Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Warship in Japan

Ensign Hazel Acosta, a sailor from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship.

UVI CELL Culinary Program Celebrates Closing Ceremony for First Cohort

Led by renowned Executive Chef Kerish Robles, the UVI CELL Culinary Program is a six-month beginner-certified fundamental cook program designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the culinary arts.

Drive Safe and Secure Your Cargo

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program of the Virgin Islands Police Department to remind drivers to Drive Safe: Contain Your Cargo; and Drive Safe: Secure Your Load.

Unemployment Insurance Town Halls for Employers Scheduled for St. Thomas and St. John

These town halls aim to provide valuable, updated information regarding the new tax system. The schedule for the town hall meetings is as follows:

Secret Harbour Resort Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Top 10% of Hotels in World

Secret Harbour is a boutique property beloved by families and couples for its welcoming atmosphere, relaxed up-scale furnishings, and tranquil beach resort vibe.

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Unemployment Insurance Town Halls for Employers Scheduled for St. Thomas and St. John

These town halls aim to provide valuable, updated information regarding the new tax system. The schedule for the town hall meetings is as follows:

Drive Safe and Secure Your Cargo

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program of the Virgin Islands Police Department to remind drivers to Drive Safe: Contain Your Cargo; and Drive Safe: Secure Your Load.

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

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the introduction of U.S. Virgin Islands Trans-Atlantic Submarine Fiber Optic Cable Legislation, H.R. 3385.

USVISA Upcoming International Tournaments Senior Women and Men National Set for the Fall

The U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Association’s (USVISA Senior Women and Men National teams will be in action during the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) international match windows of September, October and November 2023.

St. John Celebration to Take Center Stage June 10 Through July 4

Now in its 69th year, revelers are invited to converge on the island paradise for a bevy of celebrations, pageants, food fairs, boat races, fetes and parades.

UVI CELL Culinary Program Celebrates Closing Ceremony for First Cohort

Led by renowned Executive Chef Kerish Robles, the UVI CELL Culinary Program is a six-month beginner-certified fundamental cook program designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the culinary arts.

Corine Mercedes Messer Milligan Dies at 67

Corine Mercedes Messer Milligan of Estate Stoney Ground, Frederiksted, transitioned into eternal life on May 13.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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