Former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and business owner Benjamin Hendricks have asked a U.S. District Court judge for a new trial, two weeks after the pair was convicted on charges of wire fraud and bribery. (Source photo by Kit MacAvoy)
Former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White, who was found guilty of honest services wire fraud and federal program-related bribery two weeks ago, requested a new trial Thursday, citing an answer the trial judge gave to jurors during their deliberations.
White’s attorney, Clive Rivers, said the court “failed to adhere to the rules of evidence that questions of fact should always be determined by the jury.”
“The jury must evaluate factual circumstances to determine issues of fact relating to each and every element of an offense,” he wrote. “In the case … the trial judge invaded the province of the jury when it answered a question of fact although there was sufficient evidence to establish an inquiry that was for the jury to decide. The existence and effect of certain communications presented a factual question that was decided by the trial court instead of the jury. This is grounds for a new trial.”
Jurors began deliberating in the afternoon on June 24 and returned guilty verdicts for White and another defendant, business owner Benjamin Hendricks, the following day. During their deliberations, they asked U.S. District Judge Mark Kearney three questions, including one asking whether it’s common knowledge that things like text messages, phone calls and emails constitute a wire transaction. Kearney did not speak to what is common knowledge but did give jurors a legal definition of wire transactions in interstate commerce.
In the motion filed Thursday, Rivers asked the court for time to file a memorandum of law in support of White’s motion for a new trial. Hendricks’s attorney, Darren John-Baptiste, asked for a joinder to White’s motion, according to a filing later Thursday.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services must give people with oily-cistern claims documents about their damages, a federal judge ruled Thursday. (Source photo by Linda Morland)
A federal judge Thursday ordered the release of previously withheld documents about how many homes were sprayed by toxins from St. Croix’s refinery in 2021 and the extent of the damage, according to court records.
Limetree Bay Terminals and associated companies attempted to restart the dormant petroleum refinery in early 2021, causing the release of airborne oil. By May of that year, Limetree hired Sedgwick Claims Management Services to assess complaints from St. Croix residents claiming their property, including cisterns, had been fouled by the toxins, according to court records.
That report was hidden away while Sedgwick attempted to collect a $1.1 million outstanding invoice from Limetree. The more than four-year-long argument included disagreement about which Limetree-associated entity even hired Sedgwick, according to court records.
On Thursday, however, U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III ordered Sedgwick to release the findings crucial to lawsuits against Limetree, which had surrendered the refinery in a June 2021 bankruptcy.
Sedgwick must turn the documents over to Crucians who have sued for damages by Aug. 18, Henderson ordered. In a twist, however, the plaintiffs were ordered to pay $25,000 to offset a portion of Sedgwick’s unpaid claim against Limetree.
Shortly after the early 2021 oil-release incidents, Limetree sought to both minimize the spray’s reach and emphasize the company’s response. In a June 2021 court filing, Jeffrey Charles, Limetree Terminal’s vice president and incident commander, said, “On or about May 12, 2021 an incident occurred at the Limetree facility in St Croix, USVI which caused very small amounts of oil to disperse in certain areas downwind of Limetree.”
He said Sedgwick was hired the next day — the same day the Environmental Protection Agency ordered the refinery closed for 60 days.
And by June 10, “ … Limetree has washed over 700 cars arranged for thousands of roofs Cisterns, exterior walls, and other structures to be washed and has delivered over 16,000 cases of water to affected residents,” Charles said in a court filing.
Limetree would later argue delivering water to people with oily-cistern claims was too much of a financial burden. Several court rulings disagreed.
In September 2024, Limetree sought $44,000 from an oily-cistern claimant, successfully arguing that a law bringing the elderly man’s case to court quickly was unconstitutional.
The refinery encountered numerous problems during its brief restart in February 2021. It had been largely shuttered since 2012 by former owner Hovensa following several years of heavy losses. Hovensa declared bankruptcy in 2015. Limetree had hoped to take advantage of a brief period when sulfur regulations for maritime shipping fuel were changing. The refinery was originally slated to reopen before January 2020, but started its aborted run a year later. By then, worldwide shipping had slumped from the COVID pandemic.
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announces the launch of the VI Leap Fund, a multimillion-dollar initiative to support small businesses and underserved communities in the Virgin Islands. [Submitted photo]
The RTPark Community Impact Fund is launching the VI Leap Fund, a multimillion-dollar initiative that provides loans to small business entrepreneurs and underserved communities while offering financial literacy and support.
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Wednesday that the RTPark Community Impact Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a separate entity from the UVI Research and Technology Park, has received a $3.6 million private grant to strengthen its operations and launch the program this fall. The grant was provided by an anonymous donor.
The VI Leap Fund will operate as a revolving loan program, offering flexible financing alongside grants for financial literacy and technical assistance. Of the $3.6 million, $2 million is set aside for loans and $400,000 for grants, with the remainder covering operating costs.
From September to December, the program will focus on building infrastructure, hiring key staff and preparing its CDFI certification application. Loan disbursements are expected to begin in September, with full-scale operations planned between January and May 2026.
The VI Leap Fund targets small businesses in the Virgin Islands that have struggled to access traditional loans, prioritizing those that have never received bank financing. Eligible applicants must have been in business for at least 18 months and hold a valid business license. Focused on driving innovation, the CIF is also exploring the distribution of nano-loans to support local small businesses.
“We can now directly address systemic challenges that have stifled growth for local businesses and communities,” CIF Board Chair Aminah Saleem said. “By building a loan portfolio, the fund also lays the groundwork to become a Certified Community Development Financial Institution through the U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund.”
The VI Leap Fund aims to become the first certified CDFI in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Certified Community Development Financial Institutions are specialized lenders that focus on providing financial services and technical assistance to communities traditionally underserved by conventional banks. “Once you become a certified CDFI, you can get money from the Federal Reserve and apply for grants to match your funds, so it’s a way to ensure we’ll always have funds coming in — not just now, but forever,” said Saleem.
They also noted that a key difference with CDFIs is their focus on teaching financial literacy. “One of the big things that makes community development financial institutions different from a bank is that they do financial literacy and technical assistance, and getting people loan ready,” Saleem explained. “A lot of times, people go to the bank and they don’t get a loan and they’re just rejected, and there’s nowhere for them to go to hear, ‘This is why you didn’t get the loan, and you need to do this.”
Community feedback during the development of Vision 2040 highlighted gaps in access to capital for local entrepreneurs and nonprofits, according to Richard Motta, press contact for Government House. “One of the concerns that was raised by many in the community was having some sort of lending institution outside of the traditional banking institutions,” said Motta. “That was something that was expressed in the Vision 2040 report that was needed and not something that was existing in the community at the time, and so that’s what prompted the creation of this.”
“This is not just a Vision 2040 accomplishment — it is a win for the territory that opens up a cadre of financial and economic opportunities available only through a certified CDFI,” Bryan said, referring to the Certified Community Development Financial Institution status the fund aims to achieve.
The VI Leap Fund will roll out in three phases. From July to December 2025, the focus will be on building infrastructure, hiring key staff, and preparing its CDFI certification application. From January to May 2026, the fund will launch lending and grant programs, enroll businesses in technical assistance, and host Small Business Summits. Starting in June 2026, the program will aim for full operations, secure CDFI certification, and fully disburse funds to ensure long-term sustainability.
Established in 2022, the RTPark Community Impact Fund currently manages the $5 million VI Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund, created by the Legislature under Act 8464. Executive Director Eric Sonnier explained that this experience was key to securing the new grant.
“In 2021, RTPark took the first step toward forming a Certified Community Development Financial Institution by creating the CIF as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner. Because CDFIs cannot be managed by government agencies, establishing a nonprofit was essential. Since 2022, the CIF has managed the VI Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund, which has given us valuable loan experience, a loan portfolio, and a strong pipeline – all major factors in receiving this new grant,” Sonnier said.
“I want to give people hope — not just that we have this grant, but that we actually can do something and help people.” Said Saleem, “We really want to come through and be transformational.”
The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies and their supporters proudly represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in full traditional attire at Caribana 2025 in Toronto. (Photo courtesy Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies)
The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies recently returned from an unforgettable cultural journey to Toronto, Canada, where 20 young moko jumbies traveled to participate in a week filled with celebration, performance, and purpose. Altogether, 45 travelers — including the performers and their dedicated parents — embarked on this meaningful experience.
One of the proudest moments of the trip was when the Guardians were invited to open the prestigious King and Queen of the Band Showcase — a major honor during Caribana, North America’s largest Caribbean Carnival, which draws over a million attendees annually. This year’s festivities took place from July 31 to Aug. 4.
“We were the first act out there,” said founder Willard John, who has practiced and studied the art form for over 50 years and established the Guardians of Culture in 1993. “If you’re asked to open King and Queen of the Band, it means they think highly of you,” John said he was told at the event.
Members of the Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies proudly pose with the U.S. Virgin Islands flag during their cultural exchange trip to Toronto, Canada, where they performed at Caribana 2025. (Photo courtesy Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies)
The group’s presence in Toronto was about more than performance – it was a bridge of history, heritage, and hope. “One of the things I do with the moko jumbies is remind us from where we come,” John said. “This tradition came to the Caribbean through slavery. Here in the Virgin Islands, we’ve made special efforts to preserve and honor it,” he said.
The Guardians performed three official shows, including a private event hosted by Aecon Group, the parent company of SkyCity. “They asked us to perform for more than 200 employees. I narrated what we call ‘Mokolution,’ where I tell the full history of the Moko Jumbie and what it means.” They also participated in the Caribana parade.
The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies at the airport representing the U.S. Virgin Islands in full traditional attire at Caribana 2025 in Toronto. (Photo courtesy Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies)
Primary instructor Zayd Saleem, who plays a key role in training and mentoring the group, emphasized the powerful connection built with the youth. “It gives you that purpose. Being an instructor is about more than teaching them how to stilt dance. It’s that purpose of giving right now — that’s the bottom line,” Saleem said. “We have a really strong bond, and I write them a letter for every trip. I let them know, ‘I see you. I see what you’re doing.’ Not just as moko jumbie, but as people growing into themselves.”
“There’s real risk in what they do,” he added. “Moko jumbie is a dangerous art form. That’s why we stress safety above all.”
For many of the children, the experience extended beyond cultural performance. Thanks to their parents and supporters, they got to experience sights like Niagara Falls, a Toronto Blue Jays game, and outings to the aquarium, water parks, and more. “You should’ve seen them sleeping on the plane today,” John laughed. “We want to give these youngsters an opportunity to see the world as much as they can.”
“These kids perform from November to August. To see them have fun and just be kids — that was everything. I don’t think it’s going to sink in until years from now. We took a cruise to the Falls and seeing them get splashed — just a fun day,” Saleem added.
The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies and their supportive parents enjoy a night at the Toronto Blue Jays game as part of their enriching cultural journey during Caribana 2025. (Photo courtesy Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies)
The trip wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Virgin Islands community, generous donors, and the tireless efforts of the “Moko Moms and Dads,” as John lovingly calls them. “They are our backbone,” he said. “They help with fundraising, they support every step of the way, and just about all of them paid their own way on this trip.”
A special shoutout was extended to Tresa Civil, Sarah Maynard, and Marcela “Chelly” Cruz de Schjang, who, without them, the Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies performing in Caribana would have never happened. Also, to Deputy Commissioner RoseAnne Farrington of the V.I. Department of Tourism, for her support.
Though the group has previously traveled to the British Virgin Islands and Tortola, the Toronto journey marked an exciting expansion. “We don’t do this just to dance on stilts. We’re working with young people, and it’s our job to provide guidance — to give them more than just an art form, but a future,” said John.
NOAA released an updated hurricane season forecast on Thursday, maintaining its outlook for an active Atlantic season. (Photo courtesy NOAA)
In an update released Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reaffirmed its forecast for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, pointing to very warm ocean temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions that remain in place as the season enters its peak months.
While the predicted number of named storms was slightly reduced from the initial forecast released in May, NOAA emphasized that the season is still expected to be active and urged residents to remain prepared.
NOAA shared the following information in Thursday’s updated hurricane season forecast:
“Forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 13 to 18, with winds of 39 mph or greater, of which five to nine could become hurricanes, with winds of 74 mph or greater, including two to five major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or greater.
As of Thursday, Aug. 7, four named storms have developed across the Atlantic basin, according to NOAA. (Photo courtesy NOAA)
“The adjusted ranges are for the entire season from June 1 through Nov. 30, and are inclusive of the four named tropical storms that have already formed. In the Atlantic basin, a typical hurricane season will yield 14 named storms, of which seven become hurricanes and three become major hurricanes.
“The likelihood of above-normal activity is 50%, a 35% chance of a near-normal season, and a 15% chance of a below-normal season. This updated prediction is similar to the initial outlook issued in May.”
NOAA’s updated forecast highlights environmental conditions that remain favorable for tropical cyclone formation, including warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures and a busy West African Monsoon, which often generates tropical waves off the coast of Africa. Forecasters also cited the current neutral phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which can help to reduce wind shear and allow storms to organize more easily.
“Atlantic basin tropical storm activity is expected to be elevated due to a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African Monsoon,” NOAA said. “ENSO-neutral conditions are expected to continue, meaning there is neither an El Niño nor La Nina to influence this season’s storm activity,” NOAA continued.
“‛Many of the factors we identified ahead of the season are still at play, and conditions are largely tracking along with our May predictions,’ said Matt Rosencrans, lead hurricane season forecaster with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction, part of the National Weather Service,” NOAA’s press release added.
Additionally, forecasts for the Eastern and Central Pacific basins also remain consistent, according to NOAA.
“NOAA’s outlook for a below-average Eastern Pacific season — with 12 to 18 named storms — remains on track, but it did have a rapid start with nine named storms. The Central Pacific hurricane season remains unchanged, calling for one to four named storms,” NOAA reported.
Atlantic Basin Tropical Cyclones
As of Thursday afternoon, four named cyclones have developed in the Atlantic basin since the hurricane season began on June 1.
Several disturbances are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center as environmental conditions remain favorable for tropical development. (Photo courtesy NHC)
“So far, the season has produced four named tropical storms and no hurricanes. Tropical Storm Chantal made the first U.S. landfall of the season and brought high winds and deadly flooding to the Carolinas during the Independence Day holiday weekend,” NOAA reported.
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring several disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including Invest 96L, a tropical wave moving westward across the central tropical Atlantic. An “invest” is a system being investigated for potential tropical development.
As reported Wednesday in a Tropical Outlook story by the Source, meteorologists are closely watching the track of Invest 96L, which may pass to the northeast of the Lesser Antilles in the coming days.
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, continues to track Invest 96L, a tropical wave under investigation by the NHC. While the system may pass northeast of the region, forecasters said Thursday it is still too early to determine whether Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands will be affected. (Photo courtesy NWS)
Still, on Thursday, the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, noted that some uncertainty remains regarding any possible impacts from the disturbance.
“Forecast model guidance has been very inconsistent in the last few days with the track of this system,” the NWS said. “However, there is a trend for this tropical system to remain northeast and away from the northeastern Caribbean region. At this time, the forecast confidence remains low, and it is too early to determine impacts associated with the systems for the region. Despite the model trends for early next week, an increase in moisture over the area is anticipated next Monday, followed by much drier air and Saharan dust on Tuesday,” the NWS explained.
However, a second tropical wave expected to move off the west coast of Africa in the coming days could potentially pose a threat to the Caribbean by mid-August.
“Some global forecast models indicate the possible cyclonic formationlater in August,” the NWS said in a message to the Source on Wednesday. “However, given its long-range nature, confidence in the forecast is very low at this time. No action is needed for now, but staying informed is essential,” the NWS added.
Local Weather Updates
Residents and visitors in the U.S. Virgin Islands are encouraged to monitor tropical updates regularly, as forecasts can change quickly. Weather information is available from the NWS, the NHC, and NOAA.
Additionally, the local weather forecast for the U.S. Virgin Islands is regularly updated on the Source Weather Page and VI Source YouTube Channel. A weekly Tropical Outlook article from the Source is also published throughout hurricane season to provide in-depth updates.
Finally, residents and visitors can find weather details and preparedness information from the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency.
Virgin Islands District Court Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy, who has presided over the Division of St. Thomas and St. John since his appointment to the federal bench in April 2020, has relocated to St. Croix, per an order of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy
According to the order Molloy, 49, a native of St. Croix, had “expressed a desire” to relocate his duty station to the big island.
The move comes after Judge Wilma Lewis transitioned to senior status in February, stepping down from full-time service in the Division of St. Croix but extending her tenure until February 2026 after she was immediately recalled to continue serving the court.
Noting that the District Court of the Virgin Islands requires a judge in each division, the order signed by Third Circuit Chief Judge Michael Chagares said Molloy will continue to also preside over cases on St. Thomas and St. John until the vacancy in that division is filled.
According to the order, dated June 24, Molloy’s relocation took effect Aug. 1.
Molloy, a former Superior Court judge, was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2019 and appointed to the federal bench in April 2020 after his unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate. He replaced Judge Curtis V. Gomez on St. Thomas and St. John.
Prior to his appointment, Molloy served a six-year term as judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands after he was nominated by then Gov. John de Jongh Jr. in July 2013 and approved by the V.I. Legislature that September.
Molloy graduated from St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School in 1993. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management, cum laude, from Hampton University in 1997; a Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law in 2003; and an MBA with a concentration in finance from American University Kogod School of Business in 2004.
The Source reached out to the Clerk of Court’s office for comment from Molloy but did not receive a reply by press time.
Federal prosecutors filed a notice to seek the death penalty in their case against Rosniel Diaz-Bautista last week. (Shutterstock image)
Federal prosecutors last week signaled their intent to seek the death penalty for Rosniel Diaz-Bautista, who is being charged with the 2024 killing of Indierra Morales in Frederiksted.
According to a U.S. District Court filing last week, prosecutors said they believe the death penalty is justified because Diaz-Bautista intentionally killed Morales and created “a grave risk of death to one or more persons in addition to the victim of the offense.” Further, Diaz-Bautista “poses a patent risk of future dangerousness to the lives and safety of others, as demonstrated by committing the current offense while on pretrial release for attempted murder and also two pending local firearm charges in Superior Court.”
Diaz-Bautista was previously arrested along with another man, Angel Perez, in September 2022, several months after police were dispatched to Luis Hospital, where two gunshot victims were being treated. Diaz-Bautista and Perez were both charged with attempted murder and a litany of other offenses. Morales and another woman, Reanna Thompson, were charged with being accessories after the fact and concealing a felony.
Two years later, the island’s ShotSpotter system alerted law enforcement to gunfire shortly after midnight on King Street in Frederiksted, where they found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds in the driver’s seat of a car. The woman, later identified as Morales, succumbed to her injuries. Diaz-Bautista was arrested within hours.
According to a charging document, law enforcement reviewed security camera footage, which showed Diaz-Bautista approach the car before firing it into the driver’s side and leaving the scene. He was charged locally with first-degree murder and, later, with federal charges of using a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death.
In light of the capital charges, federal public defender Matthew Campbell asked the court Thursday to transfer Diaz-Bautista from prison in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, back to St. Croix in order to provide effective counsel. U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile Henderson III set a hearing for next Friday to consider the move.
Claudia Lombard from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service brings the speared turtle to shore after safely catching it. (Photo courtesy STAR)
A green sea turtle found in distress with a fishing spear through its neck Monday near the Frederiksted Pier on St. Croix has been released back to the water, thanks to the quick response of the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue team and a host of other individuals, groups and organizations.
This was the first photo sent to STAR of the green sea turtle with a fishing spear in its neck. (Photo by Glen Deal)
According to STAR, divers sent photos of the injured turtle to the nonprofit’s turtle stranding hotline and team members were able to capture the turtle and carefully remove the spear.
“Fortunately, the turtle exhibited no signs of lasting damage, and the wound was treated on site. After monitoring the turtle to ensure it was no longer bleeding and was displaying normal behavior, the team quickly released it back into the water,” according to a press release Thursday from STAR USVI Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator Natalie Monnier.
Green sea turtles are considered Threatened under the Endangered Species Act due to human and natural impacts, so protecting their populations in the U.S. Virgin Islands is crucial, Monnier said. The USVI is home to three species of nesting sea turtles: greens, hawksbills, and leatherbacks. Green turtles may be found foraging on seagrass beds throughout the territory’s coastal waters and nesting on beaches from June to November, she noted.
So far this year, five sea turtle strandings in the territory have been linked to fishing activity, according to STAR. A stranding is when a sea turtle is found dead, injured, or exhibiting distress. In cases related to fishing, strandings can include sea turtles entangled in discarded fishing line, hooked on rod and reel, caught in nets, and injured because of spearfishing. Improper use of fishing gear puts sea turtles at risk of injury or death.
The STAR team assesses the turtle’s condition after carefully removing the spear. This was done to determine the extent of its injuries and get the turtle ready for release. (Photo courtesy STAR)
If you accidentally catch or injure a sea turtle during fishing activities, please call STAR immediately. There’s no penalty for reporting, and your quick action can help save the turtle, said Monnier. To help prevent interactions between turtles and fishing gear, STAR urges the fishing community to properly dispose of gear and practice responsible fishing by never leaving your fishing gear unattended. Sea turtles in the USVI are protected under the Endangered Species Act, which makes it illegal to harm, harass, or injure them in any way. Violations can result in severe fines and may include jail time.
STAR is a nonprofit organization of government agencies, local nonprofits, veterinarians, and dedicated volunteers. Operating across all three U.S. Virgin Islands, STAR responds to any sea turtles or hatchlings that are injured, trapped, entangled, disoriented, or dead.
To report a sea turtle to STAR, call 340-690-0474 and be ready to provide detailed information about the location of the stranding, the condition of the turtle (alive or dead), and a description of its size and any visible injuries. For more information on STAR and sea turtle conservation efforts in the USVI, visit stxturtles.com/sea-turtle-rescue or find them on Facebook and Instagram (star.usvi).
“STAR extends a huge thank you to the divers and snorkelers who reported the turtle and helped with rescue efforts, including individuals from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, St. Croix Sea Turtle Project, St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures, Nep2une Scuba, Virgin Islands Port Authority, and Vivot Equipment Corporation. This sea turtle rescue would not have been possible without everyone involved,” the press release concluded.
STAR responders with the recovered spear, including team members from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, the St. Croix Sea Turtle Project, and St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures. (Photo courtesy STAR)
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands gathered on Aug. 7 to observe Purple Heart Day, a day dedicated to honoring service members who were wounded or killed in action while serving their country. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel in defense of freedom.
The Legislature building is illuminated in purple to honor Purple Heart Day. (Photo by Barry Leerdam)Members of the 36th Legislature and the V.I. government gathered to honor Purple Heart Day.(Photo by Barry Leerdam)
The Virgin Islands Police Department wishes to advise the community that on Saturday, Aug. 9, there will be NO PARKING allowed from the intersection of King Street and Queen Cross Street (Old Hondo’s, now Island Movement Yoga & Wellness Center) to Caravelle Casino from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., for the HEART OF THEBLOCK CONCERT, a tribute to Jordan “Dutty Heart” Jones.
