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Thursday, June 1, 2023

JPMorgan Defense Just ‘Hyperbolic Conspiracy Theories,’ AG Alleges

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

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. 

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.

Governor Gives a Snapshot of Executive Office Budget, Nominates a Commissioner and Releases More Social Security Stipends

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced he will submit a budget with $1.4 billion in expenditures to the V.I. Legislature and also nominated a commissioner of V.I. Property and Procurement, during the weekly press briefing Tuesday, at Government House on St. Thomas.

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Begins Thursday; NOAA Issues Season Forecast

Thursday, June 1, is the official start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Ahead of the season’s start, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast calling for a “near-normal” hurricane season regarding the possible number of cyclones. 

More Than 330 Swimmers Complete the Beach to Beach Power Swim

Teens won the top spots for both males and females in the unassisted 3.5-mile "long course" during the Beach to Beach Power Swim held Sunday on the north shore of St. John.

PFLAG Chapter ‘Comes Out’ on St. Thomas

After two years of planning, a PFLAG Chapter has recently been established in the USVI. PFLAG St. Thomas, an LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, will now offer a place for V.I. friends and families of LGBTQIA+ people to support, educate and advocate.

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.

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.

Submit Tips and Help Solve These Cases

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

Veterans Council Bill Opposed For Lack of Support

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. 

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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Veterans Council Bill Opposed For Lack of Support

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. 

Submit Tips and Help Solve These Cases

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

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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