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Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 19, through Saturday, May 25.

Op-Ed:  Ensuring Electoral Integrity: Urgent Reforms Following Judge Robert Molloy’s Ruling

By Genevieve Whitaker -
As a former deputy supervisor of elections for St. Croix, former senator, and former standards board member of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, I have a profound understanding of the critical importance of maintaining the integrity and fairness of our electoral process.

Multiple Scholarship Opportunities Available for 2024 St. Croix Graduates

By Source staff -
St Croix graduates will have the opportunity to compete for at least five scholarships offered through the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development.

Setting Sail Gavin’s Game

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
Gavin Johnson has been a part of the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy since primary school, growing and thriving within its supportive environment and now he is being given the opportunity to set sail on a volleyball scholarship to the University of Jamestown.

‘Kickin It’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Jump Start Cultural Preservation Initiative

By Gabrielle Querrard -
Kyra James, founder of Kickin It, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Virgin Islands' history and culture through digital spaces, is excited to announce the launch of Kickin It University and encourages the community to participate in a crowdfunding campaign to ensure that cultural education classes are inclusive and accessible to all. 

Photo Focus: DeGraff Holds Day of Prayer Against Hurricanes

By Source staff -
As June 1, the official start of hurricane season approaches, the Office of Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff hosted a Day of Prayer against hurricanes in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas.

DPW Hits the Roads with Major Repair Projects on St. Croix

By Source staff -
The Public Works Department is taking its skills to the streets with major infrastructure construction projects, from Queen Mary Highway to downtown Christiansted.

Senators Scrutinize Public Workforce and Government Workers

By Don Buchanan -
Hurricanes, a pandemic, a large refinery shutting down, a declining population, and a high cost of living have played havoc on the territory’s workforce.

St. Thomas Faces Rotating Outages Due to Unit 15 Malfunctions, Diesel Shortage

By Source staff -
St. Thomas residents can expect continued rotating power outages through Friday evening as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grapples with repairs to Unit 15 and a low diesel supply.

Early Source Contributor Carol Lotz-Felix Remembered for a Lifetime of Service

By Shaun A. Pennington -
Carol Lotz-Felix was a well-seasoned woman warrior when she volunteered to help a fledgling internet newspaper uncover systemic failures in a community she had only been part of for four years.

Police Week Hosts First Responders in Action at St. John Gravel Lot

By Judi Shimel -
Thursday’s event, held as part of Police Week, was billed as a fun day for students on St. John. It was also an opportunity to see first responders at work and the different roles they play. Police, firefighters, and volunteers from St. John Rescue held demonstrations of drone technology, police dog searches, and the extrication of a car crash victim.

Public Works Town Hall Addresses Renovation Project for Shambly Road in Sugar Estate

By Adisha Penn -
Updates from the Public Works Department and residents' concerns were shared during a town hall meeting on Wednesday addressing the damaged roadway on First Avenue in Sugar Estate and the upcoming renovations over the next twelve months. 

Unsettled Weather Possible Across USVI and Puerto Rico Beginning Next Week

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service has warned that an unstable weather pattern and rainfall may be in the forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands starting next week.

A Book Affair with Professor Max Hilaire at Seven Flags Museum Friday

By Elisa McKay -
Professor Max Hilaire, a renowned international scholar, author, and lecturer, will lead an engaging discussion at the Seven Flags Museum on Company St. in downtown Christiansted on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Bullets Blasted Through Walls Hit Woman in Ankle

By Mat Probasco -
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.

Silver Alert: Raymond Ward Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Raymond Ward, 62, of St. Croix was reported missing Thursday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Monique Simon Appointed as General Manager of Magens Bay Authority

By Shaun A. Pennington -
When Monique Simon steps into her new position as the general manager of Magens Bay on Monday, the big change for Simon will be she’ll be spending seven days a week at the place she calls a “vital part of my being,” not just weekends and holidays.

Photo Focus: Fifteen Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Remembered on Wednesday

By Judi Shimel -
Police, joined by other first responders, took a somber journey through the roads of St. Thomas to honor the fallen. This Wednesday, May 15 was observed as Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day across the U.S.

Republicans Surprised By Primary Election Pitfall

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands Republican leadership said Wednesday it was taken by surprise when the Supervisor of Elections announced a normal primary election was not possible because of a lawsuit filed by the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands leadership.

“Bridges” Exhibit at Cane Roots Art Gallery: Opens Last Art Thursday of the Season

By Elisa McKay -
The “Bridges” Exhibit crosses the artistic gap between the Caribbean and the Americas with an opening reception at Cane Roots Art Gallery on the last Art Thursday of the season. The downtown Christiansted art museum will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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