Honoring the Fallen – Lt. Col. David C. Canegata III
One of the V.I.'s fallen heroes is Lt. Col. David C. Canegata III, who served in the V.I. National Guard till his death in 2007. A born Crucian, Lt. Col. Canegata volunteered to serve in the Persian Gulf War in Afghanistan in December 2006.
Clay Jones Homeless Project: Ira Buchion
This is the fifth in a series of short portraits by Clay Jones, the stories of the men and women Jones has known and photographed over many years.
Ancestral St. Johnians Speak Out on Future of Development, Part II
This is the second in a three part series on St. Johnians’ views on the future of development on their home island.
Getting To Know Your Virgin Island Lizards
During the Virgin Islands ‘safer at home’ phase, I have found myself engaging more frequently with my non-human housemates - especially the lizards.
Real Estate Market Maneuvers Around COVID-19 With Fingers Crossed
Residential property sales dropped significantly in the territory during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to continue to dip for weeks or months, but there is some cause for hope of a relatively quick turn-around.
Restaurants Reopen for Dine-In Tuesday
A soft opening of restaurants and bars to dine-in guests on Tuesday, May 26, will give business owners a dry run and a chance to prepare before visitors begin returning on June 1, according to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.
Bills for New Office of Gun Violence Prevention, Behavioral Health in the Works
Coming on the heels of back-to-back incidents of gun violence on St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said that a bill setting up a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention will use a community-based approach to policing local neighborhoods, while another bill will look at proactively treating behavioral health issues that can be linked to criminal activity.
Social Distancing Means 2020 Candidates Won’t Be Casting Lots
Members of the Board of Elections learned Thursday that casting of lots by candidates is another victim of COVID-19.
Beach Advisory for May 18-22
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 32 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of May 18-22, 2020. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing.
DLCA Not Enforcing Credit Card Law Until Further Notice
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs will not administratively enforce against those establishments limiting the form of payment available to customers to electronic payments.
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Government House on the Air During May
A list of upcoming radio appearances by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach and Bryan/Roach administration Cabinet members.
DLCA Not Enforcing Credit Card Law Until Further Notice
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs will not administratively enforce against those establishments limiting the form of payment available to customers to electronic payments.
VI Fire Service Issues Territory-wide Ban on Burning
Effective Friday, May 22, all outdoor burning will be temporarily prohibited in the territory.
Op-ed: Eid al-Fitr, a Beautiful Celebration Filled with Joy for Muslims
Eid al Fitr is coming soon; this is a holiday that Muslims celebrate at the ending of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid al Fitr will begin the evening of Saturday, May 23.
WAPA SERIES
Melee and Missed Opportunities: A Short History of WAPA Part I
As a bevy of Monday morning quarterbacks continue to amuse themselves on social media, radio talk shows and with letters to the editor bashing our Water and Power Authority, the Source would like to add a history lesson to the mix.
Honoring the Fallen – Lt. Col. David C. Canegata III
One of the V.I.'s fallen heroes is Lt. Col. David C. Canegata III, who served in the V.I. National Guard till his death in 2007. A born Crucian, Lt. Col. Canegata volunteered to serve in the Persian Gulf War in Afghanistan in December 2006.
Charles N. King Jr. Dies at 80
Charles N. King Jr. of Estate Peter’s Rest died on May 10. He was 80 years old.
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St. Croix's Class of 2020 Makes the Most of Quarantine Graduations | St. Croix Source
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The COVID-19 pandemic put a screeching halt to all social gatherings, and for the Class of 2020 that included graduation ceremonies and all the other parties and events that go with them.
