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Questions Remain Following District Court Ruling on Caneel Bay Resort

By Amy H. Roberts -
A District Court’s ruling on Monday to restore the ownership of the Caneel Bay Resort to the National Park Service came as a pleasant surprise to many. 

Third Circuit Scheduled to Hear Jackson, Other Appeals on May 16

By Siân Cobb -
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in four local cases on May 16 on St. Thomas, including that of John Jackson, the onetime Olympic boxer who was sentenced in February 2023 to 25 years in prison on rape and child pornography charges and is seeking to suppress evidence from a search of his home that was used at trial.
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Like Cash, Key Hardware Also Eludes WAPA

By Mat Probasco -
Money isn’t the only thing in short supply at the Water and Power Authority, WAPA officials said at a meeting of its governing board Thursday. While the embattled utility’s financial concerns have been well publicized, WAPA also faces dramatic challenges in obtaining key hardware vital to power generation and grid stability.

11th-Grader Danny Philip Wins 2nd Place in Vermont Pitch Challenge

By Diana Dias -
Danny Philip Jr. achieved an exciting goal recently, winning second place in the Vermont Pitch Challenge from the University of Vermont. Phillip, who is in 11th grade at the Seventh-day Adventist School on St. Croix, has aspirations of becoming a successful businessperson in technology and computer science.

Administrative Leave for Carnival and Issuance of Tax Refunds Announced

By Source staff -
With St. Thomas Carnival festivities already underway, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has locked in the administrative leave schedule for government workers and announced that more than $5 million in income tax refunds have been issued to Virgin Islands residents.

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

By Judi Shimel -
Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Two St. Croix Prison Guards

By Source staff -
A federal jury convicted two former Virgin Islands Correctional Officers of depriving an inmate of his rights under color of law and obstruction of an FBI investigation, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

IEKHS Senior Selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship

By Source staf -
Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship, the V.I. Education Department announced. 

Amber Alert: T’Nasia Rios Reported Missing on St. Thomas Thursday

By Source staff -
T'Nasia Rios was reported missing on St. Thomas Thursday.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Governor Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

Source Staff -
On the following dates during the Carnival season, employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed.

POLICE & COURTS

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

By Judi Shimel -
Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.

GOVERNMENT

Governor Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

Source Staff -
On the following dates during the Carnival season, employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed.

BUSINESS

WAPA Celebrates Earth Day and Week of the Young Child on St. Croix and St. John

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These events highlighted the importance of environmental awareness, sustainability and early childhood education in Virgin Islands communities.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s -
Building upon last year's bronze Designation, WAPA's attainment of the gold level highlights the significant progress and dedication of WAPA in creating a supportive and healthy work environment for its workforce.

FDA Issues Public Notification on S.W.A.G.: May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels

Schneider Regional Medical Center to Host Carnival at the Hospital, Seeks Vendors

V.I. Department of Health Encourages Public to Know the Symptoms of Dengue

Department of Health to Launch a Food Safety Hotline

GOVERNMENT

Governor Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

Source Staff -
On the following dates during the Carnival season, employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed.

POLICE & COURTS

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

By Judi Shimel -
Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.

OPINION

Op-Ed: Leveraging the Power of Social Media to Empower and Engage

By Gabrielle Querrard -
In the past 20 years, humanity has seen huge advancements in just about every industry. This progression can be attributed to varying factors, including broader access to educational opportunities and more collaboration among neighboring countries around the world. 

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Applauds VIEO on Solar for All Grant of $62.6M

Op-Ed: VIPA’s Airport Transformations for the Economic Future of the USVI

Legislature Corner: Sen. Joseph’s Bills Secure Monthly Default Child Support, Renames Street for Bishop Dr. William A. Industrious

Open Forum: WAPA Silent on Wartsila Project Delays

LOCAL SPORTS

V.I. Legislature Honors Michelle Smith at Perma Plaque Ceremony

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Although Michelle was not present, her father, Keith Smith, mother, Mireille Sankatsing-Smith, and grandmother, Leonora Smith, accepted the Perma Plaque on her behalf.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Standing Ovation for GHCDS Musical ‘The Music Man’

By Diana Dias -
The Good Hope Country Day School drama club cast received a standing ovation as they performed the musical The Music Man for their faculty night on Thursday at the Good Hope Country Day School’s Theater. This follows their completely sold-out opening night last week.

COMMUNITY

Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day: Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition

By Source staff -
In celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day, the Virgin Islands Education Department, in partnership with Viya, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in STEAM initiative, "Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition."

OBITUARIES

Desmond Burroughs Dies at 83

Source Staff -
Desmond Burroughs of Lower Cayon, St. Kitts, has died. He resided in Estate Richmond, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
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