Antilles Hurricanes and Julius Sprauve School take team picture together before the St. Thomas/St John IAA 2024 Middle School Flag Football Championship Game at the Viya Bowl. (Source photo by Mark J. Daniel)
The Antilles School Hurricanes Middle School Flag Football Team won their third consecutive championship Tuesday evening against Julius Sprauve School (JESS) 12-6 at the 2024 Viya Bull and Bread Bowl at the Joseph Aubain Ballpark.
The St. Thomas/St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association (IAA) held what was formally known as the Turkey Bowl on Tuesday evening. Due to the earlier start of the academic school year, a new day was designated to host the annual culminating event of flag football season. Over the decades, the company known as Viya, Innovative, and VITELCO has faithfully supported the St. Thomas/St. John IAA by fully sponsoring this event.
This year’s program was originally scheduled to play on Nov. 1, D. Hamilton Jackson Day. However, days of rain and the forecast of evening thunderstorms forced organizers to move the event to Tuesday.
The first game was the Middle School Division Championship Game between first-place team Antilles Hurricanes and the JESS Seagulls, who were the second seed.
Antilles Hurricanes Team picture after winning their third consecutive St. Thomas/St. John IAA Middle School Flag Football Championship. (Source photo by Mark J. Daniel)
Malakai Nieboer got the Hurricanes’ scoring started early, running in a 10-yard touchdown 4:09 into the game. The Hurricanes doubled their score in the third quarter as Nieboer caught a 50-yard bomb from quarterback Sareem Asfour, giving Antilles a comfortable 12-0 lead. That would have been the final score, but the coaching staff of the Hurricanes decided to throw the ball with two seconds left in the game. Seagull defender Joseph Pagan intercepted the pass and took it all the way to the house and scored. The final score of the game was 12-6.
The Seagulls recorded four interceptions in the game. Ke’Ano Scatliffe collected two, and Dominic Graf and Pagan each had one.
Omar Brown, blue shirt, tries to pull Ke’Ano Scatliffe’s gold shirt and flag during the Middle School Flag Football Championship Game. (Source photo by Mark J. Daniel)
The second game of the evening was the Middle School All-Star Game. The Bertha C Boschulte Middle School (BCB) was paired with JESS to make the Green Team. Antilles School, Gifft Hill School, and All Saints Cathedral School combined to make up the Pink Team. This was a very entertaining game.
Antilles’ Nieboer put his prints on this game early as he took a handoff from the 35-yard line and scampered into the end zone to kick off the scoring with 2:10 remaining in the first quarter. On the first play of the Green Team’s next possession, Antilles School, Torry Griffin intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown. Hurricanes quarterback found Armani Pickering of Gifft Hill for the two-point conversion, giving the Pink Team a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Green Team came alive in the second. BCB’s quarterback, I’am Williams, found JESS’s Pagan for a 40-yard touchdown, putting the Green Team on the board. Williams then threw a second touchdown strike to Re’Kye Hodge from BCB in the quarter. This made the score 14-12 going into halftime.
Viya Bowl Middle School All-Star Green Team. (Source photo by Mark J. Daniel)
Hodge snagged his second interception of the game in the third. He returned it 62 yards, completing what is known as a pick-six. This gave the Green Team their only lead of the game, 18-14.
The Green Team’s lead was short-lived as the Pink Team drove the ball down the field. Asfour connected with Griffin on a 10-yard touchdown pass to give their team a two-point lead at the end of the third quarter.
The Pink Team added two more scores, a 10-yard run by Kallen Payne and a pick-six by Nieboer, giving the Pink Team 32 points. Scatliffe ended the scoring with a TD run late in the contest for the Green Team. The final score was 32-24.
Viya Bowl Middle School All-Star Pink Team. (Source photo by Mark J. Daniel)
This wraps up the St. Thomas/St. John IAA 2024 Flag Football Season. The IAA leadership would like to thank Viya for its continued support of this annual event.
Walton Macedon, also known as Selah, died Oct. 20 at the age of 67.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jasmine Roy, and brother, Randall “Randy” Macedon.
He is survived by his mother, Doreen Gerard; father, Camille “King Derby” Macedon, Jr.; companion, Angeline “Angie” Williams; daughters, Thema and Isulah Macedon; son, Selah K. Macedon.
His grandchildren are Malakai and Kailah Christian, and Daniel N. Salter. His sisters are Sheridan DeGrasse, Majorie Macedon-deLugo, Doreen, Monique, and Michelle Macedon, and his brothers are Henry Sobratti, Jr. and Rene and Aubrey Macedon.
He had adopted sons Jahreem Dowling and Andrew F. Thomas and adopted brothers Randolph “Lugh” Feliciano, Gary “Flour Dan” Thomas, Reinaldo “Bodo” Bermudez, Melbourne “Yambu” Clarke, Odesho “Ras Desho” Joshua, and Steven “Champy” Lewis.
His sisters-in-law are Athalie and Akita Williams, Denise Thomas, Lydia Gonzalez, and Daniella Granville-Sobratti, and brothers-in-law Allan Graham, Alvaro de Lugu, III, Gary Thomas, and Arnold Williams, Jr..
HIs godmother is Cleone Hector
His nieces are Kiswana, Shalisma, and N’Qwanda Williams, Ashley Thomas, Maria T. Rodriguez, Kavida DeGrasse, Jahshanda Samuel, La’Shanda Samuel-Charles, T’Shanny and Ibresha Macedon, Demaris and Daria Belardo, D’Nyah Sobratti, and Jasmine A. Roy, and nephews Jarrod Murphy, N’Quari, Kijante, Shadiqu, and Z’Kjah Williams, Jordan, Justin, and Jamal Thomas, Kareem and Kyron DeGrasse, Aubrey Macedon, Jr., and Henry Sobratti III.
He is also survived by special cousins and family: Elaine Sewer and family, Rynel Prescott and family, Naima Brooks-Macedon and family, Hilberto Ayala & Family, Omaliy Barnes and family, Colin Stevens and family, Alice Libert, Adrian Gerard and family, James “Bobo” Bates, Sr. and family, Elston “X” “Makibu” Brooks and family, and Gustave “Leechee” Simmonds and family.
His extended family included The Mango Trees Riders, St. Croix Twin City VW, Fire Walkers, Horse Racing family, Left Lane Cyclers VI, RDC4LYFE family, Warren “Duka” Brown, Gene Stone,Steve “Stevy” Simmonds, Jr., Daryl Jackson and family, Gregory “Abadon” Ritter, Carl Pereira, Macedon family, Bates family, Seales Family, Sealey family, Horsford family, Roebuck family, Davis Family, and Gerard family; as well as other friends and family too numerous to mention.
The viewing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m., followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 10 a.m. at Island Center. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests that those in attendance wear red, gold, green, or black.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to Kingshill Funeral Home.
Richard Grinnell Cleaver died September 23 at the age of 72.
Richard Cleaver
Cleaver was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to Sara and Charles Cleaver. He grew up primarily in Grinnell, Iowa, then attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Amherst College, ultimately graduating from Grinnell College in 1975, with a BA in classics and music.
He held a variety of positions, and many years focused on peace activism, including working at the NYC Catholic Worker House with Dorothy Day, the Des Moines Iowa Catholic Worker House, and the American Friends Service Organization, in Ann Arbor Michigan. He also spent time living in Japan, studying Japanese, teaching English, and translating. He obtained a Masters from Sheffield University in England, in Advanced Japanese Studies.
He then returned to Grinnell, Iowa, again, where he worked at Grinnell College as a grant writer. He moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2012, where he also worked as a grant writer until his retirement. He remained in the USVI until his death.
Richard was an ever-curious scholar, and a voracious reader, surrounding himself with books on a wide range of topics. He was also a talented writer, having collaborated on or independently published 3 books. He was gifted in multiple languages as well.
He adhered fiercely to his principles and beliefs, loved classical music, and cooking.
The Caribbean Community Theatre opens its 40th season with Done To Death on Nov. 8.
Written by Fred Carmichael, this production of Done To Death is directed by Malerie Gleason, and features Michael Baker, Laura and Serena Bishop, Denise Blanchette, Tyler Donohoo, Bob Gard, Tom Guthrie, Robb Kuczynski, Todd Saunders, Nora Smith, and Lesa Walcott.
There are six performances over two weekends of this play at CCT: Nov. 8-9 and 15-16, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and two Sunday matinees at 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 17.
This play tells the story of once-famous mystery writers who involve the audience as they apply their individual methods to solving various murders. They include a couple who write sophisticated murders, a young author of the James Bond school, a retired writer of the hard-hitting method, and an aging queen of the logical murder.
“Ingeniously packed into the script is a parody of every mystery plot, hero, and villain created in the past fifty years. The story alternates between reality and imagination as five mystery writers wrestle with the problem of writing a television mystery series…” – Glens Falls Post Star
“Carmichael plays a skillful and fast paced game of guess again with the audience […] Clever and rewarding.” – Bennington Banner
Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (age 65+), $15 for college students and CCT members; and $10 for students under age 18, and may be purchased (for cash only) at the CCT box office prior to each show, which opens 45 minutes before curtain.
General admission tickets may be purchased in advance online at Eventbrite.
For reservations, more information, directions to CCT, or for handicap assistance, email: eileencct@gmail.com.
This play is not recommended for children under age 13. Performances are held at the Caribbean Community Theatre at #18 Estate Orange Grove in Christiansted, St. Croix.
The cast of Done To Death
Joseph Nathaniel Graham Sr., also known as Drummer Boy, of Anna’s Hope transitioned into eternal life on Oct. 25, 2024. He was 91 years old.
Graham was preceded in death by his mother Theresa Taylor and father Benjamin Graham.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Alcindor Graham; daughters, Brenda Graham, Sandra Graham, Yvette Graham, Ramona Graham-Smith, Cyrina Miller; sons, Daryl Graham (deceased), Rodney Graham (deceased), Joseph Graham II, Joseph Graham III, lril Graham, Ovaldo Graham, Anthony Graham, Michael Graham, Cyriacus Alcindor, Aubrey Langley, Gregory Langley; grandchildren, Hashim Simmonds, Chalima Simmonds, Sheniqua Simmonds, Michika Simmonds, Chenelle Simmonds, Kwameka Simmonds, Jahseen Simmonds, Joseph Simmonds, Nieresta Nicholas, Daniel Nicholas, Shamela Michaels, Shaquani Payne, Jahnoah Jackson, Jahlayna Jackson, A’nayh Smith, Shanda Graham, Shandell Graham, Anisha Graham, Rodney Graham Jr., Michael Anthony Graham Jr., Kayden Graham, Jenelle Graham, Portia Langley, Pya Langley, Destiny Langley, Tatyana Langley, Nico Langley, Anthony Langley, Nicole Langley, Audrey Sturges, Cyriacus M. Alcindor Jr., Sarah Alcindor, Nadine Isidore, Shelan Isidore; 26 great grand children; a great great-grandchild; brother, Lenus Ricardo Graham (deceased); Nieces, Marcia Johnson, Eugenie Graham, Laverne Graham; Nephews, Mario Graham, Kanashi Graham, Dennis Graham; Great Nieces, Jahmila Johnson, Trisha Hodge, Denise Hodge; great nephew, Joseph Hodge III; daughter-in-law, Tina Alcindor; sons-in-law, Gilbert A Bodley, Patrick Smith; Brothers- In- Law, Randolph Alcindor, Oliver Alcindor; Sisters- In- Law, Ms Cynthia Alcindor, Ms Agatha Alcindor, Ms Patricia Alcindor, Ms Maryanna Lawrence; Godchildren, Aretha McFarlande, Hanoch Boddie, Jeanelle M. Encarnacion; cousins and other relatives, Adelbert Bryan and family, the Alcindor Family, the Fevrier Family, the Hurley Family, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special friends, Department of Public Safety, staff of the Dialysis Center, Ezra Nanton and family, Boysie C. Alexander and family, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lang and family, Eric Hansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dan James and family, Benjamin Parilla and family, Joseph Solomon and family, Dennis Boldger and family, Milagros Encarnacion and family, Aaron Gebhardt and family, Joseph Rawlins, Valentine Francis and family, the Sisters of Charities, Teisha Calderon and family, the late Jimmy Matthew and family, Glenn Matthew, Ethlyn Brown and family, Gloria John and family, Bodil Simmonds and family, Bill Smith and family, Bernard Jacob and family, Anna Edwards and family, Barbara Gibbs and family, Cecil Miller and family, Joycelyn Bodley and family, Lucia Felix and family, Theresa Thomas and family, Caroline Johnson and family, Arnold Barnes and family, Mariana Hodge and family, Dr. Tasnim Khan, Dr. Albert Titus, a host of other friends too many to mention.
Pall bearers will be Hashim Simmonds, Jahseen Simmonds, Joseph Simmonds, Michael Graham, Joseph Graham III, Juan Santos.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. with service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
Antonetta Amey-Archibald, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands passed away Wednesday, Oct. 09 in Miami. She was 73.
Amey-Archibald is survived by her son, Leonard Maduro; daughter-in-law, Leslie Ann Simpson-Maduro; grandchildren Sarai Maduro, Ashante Archibald, Leah Maduro and Xhion Maduro; adopted son, Caleb “Sparrow” Harris; adopted daughters K. I. Melissa Amey, Terese Henry, L. Tammy Henry and Yvette Mills; siblings Antoinette Skelton (twin sister), Leonard Keithley Amey and Cassandra Smith; sister-in-law, Lynette Petty-Amey; brother-in-law, Leon Skelton; special nieces, Saraan Saunders-Arnold and Joyan Hodge; nieces Kecia Amey, Rosalia Joseph, Deverell Saunders-Peters, Jenny Arnold, Keisha Amey-Hambric, Tamika Amey, Lynesha Joseph, Kynita Amey and Lynelle Amey; nephews Joel Amey, Glenis Hodge, Ricky Dawson, Leonard Keithley Amey Jr., Jay D. Smith and Lester Edwards; great nieces and nephews including special great nieces and nephews Krystal Robinson, Marquise Leonard and Monifa Evans; special cousins Robelto Harrigan, Averricia Todman-Williams, Ludence Harrigan, Jewel Harrigan, Alli and Beverly Petrus, Alicia Thomas-Carty and Avery Percival; special friends Marion Thomas-Hewitte, Anna Gracia Joseph, Brenda Fredericks, Dexter Freeman, Velma Vessup, Eva Richardson, Erminie Brathwaite-Lanclos, Annie George, Lawrence Lewis, Maxine Charleswell, Carol Jurgens, Cleophus and Jackie Hodge, Paula Luke, Cecil and Rosalyn Elliote, Gilbert Lewis, Mavis Bedford-Matthew, Ivy Bedford
Alicia Joseph, Ruth Frett, Yvonne and Godfrey Nurse, Bishop Kenneth Benjamin Elliot Hodge, Elvis and Shaina Trottman, Joseph Clarke and family, Melissa Dobbins, Sophia Mussenden and Toshiko Rivers; godchildren Cleophus “JR” Hodge, Joy Pascal, Justin Turnbull, Craig Bradshaw, Shane and Swane Jurgen, Teesha Luke, Kareen Todman and Summer Jose.
The first viewing will be Friday, Nov. 15 at the Blyden Memorial Chapel from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.The funeral service will be on Nov. 16 at the Oasis Church of God of Prophecy, Estate Hoffman (Donoe Bypass) in St. Thomas.The viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.The service will follow immediately after.Interment will be at the Eastern Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services.
Leslie Hyman
It is with great sadness that the family of Leslie Hyman, better known as “O’Dogg” of St. Thomas, announces his passing on Oct. 6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
He is predeceased by his parents, Patrice Elise Potter and Adolph Hyman Sr., and his grandparents, Inez Brathwaite-Hyman, Alfred Hyman, Juliette Vialet-Potter, and Adolph Potter. He is survived by his
DAUGHTER
J’Quanique Hyman
SONS
Leslie Jr. and Le’Quan Hyman
BROTHER
Adolph Hyman Jr.
GRANDSON
ZaKai Hyman
AUNTS
Dolores and Donia Hyman, Lynnette Potter-Moreland, Colleen Potter-Salem, Carolyn Potter-Wyllis, Calen Potter-Valmond, Ada and Carmen Potter
UNCLES
Alvin “Eya” Hyman, Alphonso “Shinto” Hyman, Angelo “Angie” Hyman and Adolph “Gombo” Potter
MANY OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. Funeral Service
First Viewing: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Place: Turnbull’s Funeral Home
Second Viewing: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Place: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31-33 1st Ave., Sugar Estate
Service: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31-33 1st Ave., Sugar Estate
Interment: Western Cemetery No. 3
Funeral Arrangement by Turnbull’s Funeral Home. Once again, you are reminded of the passing of Leslie Hyman.
St. Thomas-St. John Elections board members began with counting early voting ballots Tuesday evening (Source photo by Ananta Pancham)
According to Tuesday’s unofficial general election results, former Sen. Kurt Vialet led the St. Croix Senate race as the highest vote-getter, securing 4,825 votes, with newcomer Clifford Joseph following at 3,771 votes. On St. Thomas-St. John, incumbent Sen. Milton Potter topped the list with 3,976 votes, closely followed by Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger with 3,872 votes.
On St. Croix, Senate President Novelle Francis, Jr. took the third position with 3,410 votes, followed by Sen. Kenneth Gittens with 3,354 votes; Sen. Franklin Johnson with 3,280 votes; newcomer Hubert Frederick with 3,201 votes; and Sen. Marise James rounding out the slate with 3,701 votes.
The third spot on St. Thomas-St. John went to incumbent Sen. Dwayne DeGraff with 3,606 votes, followed by Sen. Marvin Blyden with 3,429 votes; newcomer Avery Lewis with 3,349 votes; Sen. Carla Joseph with 3,338 votes; and Sen. Ray Fonseca with 2,257 votes.
In the St. John Senator-At-Large race, incumbent Sen. Angel Bolques reclaimed his seat with 7,237 votes, while challenger Lorelei Monsanto received 4,053 votes.
District seats were also contested on the Boards of Elections and Education. Mary “Peggy” Moorhead secured one of the two available spots on the Board of Education on St. Croix with 2,882 votes, while Emmanuella Perez followed with 2,680 votes. In St. Thomas-St. John, Kyza A. Callwood, with 3,419 votes, and Nandi Sékou, with 3,017 votes, retained their seats.
For the Board of Elections, Larence “Lary” Boschulte led St. Thomas-St. John with 2,934 votes, joined by Chaneel M. Callwood with 2,704 votes and Barbara A. LaRonde with 1,935 votes. On St. Croix, the four seats were filled by Liliana Belardo-Oneal with 2,809 votes, C. Jason JnBaptiste with 2,057 votes, Michael A. Joseph with 1,991 votes, and Cleopatra Peter with 1,717 votes.
Many voters also focused on the Constitutional Convention delegate race, which resulted in the following seat allocations:
St. Croix
Usie Raymond Richards (2,950 votes)
Devin F. Carrington (2,423 votes)
Liliana Belardo-Oneal (2,325 votes)
John J. Abramson Jr. (2,302 votes)
Rupert W. Ross Jr. (2,160 votes)
Ronald Russell (2,067 votes)
John M. Canegata (1,763 votes)
At-Large
Alicia Wells (4,790 votes)
St. Thomas-St. John
Stedmann Hodge, Jr. (3,413 votes)
Arturo Watlington, Jr. (2,721 votes)
Rudel A. Hodge, Jr. (1,752 votes)
David Silverman (1,431 votes)
Each district holds seven general delegate spots. With only four candidates named in St. Thomas-St. John, the remaining three positions will be selected from write-in candidates, according to Elections System officials.
On Tuesday night, Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes reported mixed turnout across the islands, noting vibrant activity at the polls for the legislative and board elections, with voter participation at about 50 percent.
“We were hoping for 60 percent, but in a non-gubernatorial year, that’s not bad,” Fawkes commented. She added that absentee ballots might increase the turnout slightly, as 333 ballots were mailed on St. Croix and 285 on St. Thomas-St. John.
Early voting turnout, while still in the thousands, was lower than anticipated, Fawkes noted. Absentee ballot counting will begin Wednesday at 2 p.m. in both districts, with ballots allowed until November 15 – ten days postelection.
Sen. Milton Potter, flanked by members of this campaign team, expressed gratitude for being reelected Tuesday. (Source photo by Ananta Pancham)
After the announcement of Tuesday’s unofficial results, many winning candidates shared their gratitude and goals, emphasizing the need for progress and accountability within the Virgin Islands government.
Sen. Kurt Vialet, St. Croix’s highest vote-getter, expressed deep appreciation for the support from his community, saying, “I am ecstatic, humbled, and overwhelmed – I’m grateful for the support I received today.”
Vialet highlighted the role of the Senate as a critical check on the executive branch, noting, “The most important role of the legislature is to have oversight, to hold the executive branch accountable.” Reflecting on St. Croix’s challenges, he added, “It’s just one thing after another—roads, lighting, people striking. The community encouraged me to run again, and I want to be that influence to ensure we’re on the right path.”
For Vialet, major priorities include improving instructional time in education, stabilizing power rates at WAPA through better management, and advancing federal projects with looming deadlines. “We’ve got to spend federal funds by certain dates,” he stressed, underscoring his commitment to moving forward swiftly.
Newcomer Clifford Joseph, who earned the second-highest vote on St. Croix, expressed excitement and humility about the opportunity to serve.
“I’m happy tonight, I’m humbled,” he shared. “I put in the work, and now I feel the trust of the people.” Joseph expressed a deep desire to work transparently and tackle pressing issues like the power situation on St. Croix. “We all need to sit down and come to some kind of agreement moving forward—our economy won’t progress without affordable, reliable power.”
Joseph also emphasized his commitment to collaborating with colleagues for meaningful change. “I’m not here to shuffle money or make favors. I want to work hard to bring the Virgin Islands back to the place I remember.”
Sen. Kenneth Gittens, reelected for another term, acknowledged the responsibility that lies ahead. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote this year,” he said. “There’s a lot of work ahead as we push forward with recovery projects and modernize operations. We’re not where we need to be yet, but we are finally seeing some progress. My goal is to make our government more responsive to the community’s needs at every level.”
Sen. Marise James, currently chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, echoed Gittens’ sentiment, adding that she felt encouraged by the public’s support to continue her work. “I feel really good to continue the work I began,” she said. James highlighted her efforts in early childhood education and the passage of key legislation, such as the casino regulations on ships and a statute of limitations for child abuse cases. Reflecting on being the only female candidate elected from St. Croix, James remarked, “The Virgin Islands is conservative, even more so than the mainland, and we haven’t embraced women in leadership as we should. I’m hoping to be a part of that change.”
On St. Thomas-St. John, incumbent Sen. Milton Potter reflected on his role as chair of the Committee on Disaster Recovery, emphasizing that much remains to be done in managing federal disaster recovery funds. He noted, “We’re falling into the trap of approaching WAPA in the same way—going around in circles with no visible signs of progress. We need to split WAPA’s day-to-day administration from its rebuilding and transformational efforts. One person can’t handle it all.”
Potter, now in his third term, shared, “I just want to make a difference. This is where I live, and I believe we need to step up and get involved rather than sit on the sidelines.”
Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger echoed the community’s concerns about pressing issues, like the exchange of Whistling Cay — a 17.97-acre island off Mary Point on the north shore of St. John that is owned by the territory — for an 11.3-acre site in Estate Catherineberg owned by the National Park.
“The public has spoken, and I’ve heard them,” she said. “Across the board, young and old, people want leaders who are vocal, who tell them the truth, and who address what matters. I’m grateful they’ve pushed me to keep doing just that.”
Avery Lewis, former St. Thomas-Water Island administrator and a new Senate face, also shared his motivation to run after seeing the impact he could make firsthand. “I want to see a cleaner, healthier Virgin Islands community,” he said, pointing to issues like affordable housing and homelessness prevention. “We need creative thinkers who will approach these challenges thoughtfully.”
In a statement sent out Tuesday night, Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques expressed profound gratitude for the community’s overwhelming support, describing the victory as a collective achievement rooted in a shared vision for a better Virgin Islands.
“This win is not just mine – it’s ours. It shows the power of unity, resilience, and the deep love we all have for these islands,” he said. Bolques pledged to continue working with passion and purpose, committed to making the Virgin Islands stronger, more united, and full of opportunities for all residents. “Thank you for trusting me once again; together, we’ll push forward.”
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. congratulated the winning candidates after the unofficial territorial results were posted a little after 11 p.m. Tuesday, praising their dedication to the Virgin Islands. “To each candidate who earned the community’s trust, I extend my deepest congratulations. I look forward to working together to uplift our territory and tackle the challenges ahead,” he said.
Bryan also thanked Virgin Islanders for their participation, calling it “a testament to commitment to our community,” and acknowledged that voters helped shape the future. To those not elected, he offered encouragement, emphasizing that “your voices are vital, and your dedication does not go unrecognized.”
Del. Stacey Plaskett briefly dances on a table surrounded by supporters during a 2024 General Election watch party on Tuesday night on St. Croix. (Source photo by Kit MacAvoy)
As polls closed in the territory and parts of the country, dozens of electioneers and backers of Del. Stacey Plaskett made their way to a nondescript building in the middle of St. Croix to wait for the results of the 2024 Virgin Islands general election.
Just before 8:30 p.m., Plaskett entered the building — and promptly hopped on a table to dance along with her supporters.
According to unofficial results released by the V.I. Elections System on Tuesday night, Plaskett swept the contest for delegate to Congress, receiving approximately 74 percent of the vote in the St. Thomas-St. John district and nearly 76 percent of the vote on St. Croix, for a total of 9,988 votes cast. Candidate Ida Smith garnered 2,218 votes, while Ronald Pickard pulled in 1,311 votes.
Tuesday, Plaskett said her office spends a lot of time reaching out to the community through town halls, meet and greets and webinars.
“And so we really had a pulse on what was concerning to individuals. One, of course, is frustration with the amount of federal resources that are here that they feel has not necessarily been on the ground and trying to navigate that for people,” she said. “And, how do we get that down and help the local government realize the resources that they have?”
Plaskett also pointed to “bread and butter” issues facing the territory, like issues with the V.I. Water and Power Authority and the high cost of electricity.
“And not just the high cost, but the lack of reliability in our utility system,” she said. Plaskett pointed to her efforts to connect the local government with the U.S. Energy Department and outreach on issues from roofing programs to recent package delivery delays.
Nellie Varlack cheers after Del. Stacey Plaskett arrives during an election night watch party on Tuesday on St. Croix. (Source photo by Kit MacAvoy)
Turning to the races playing out across the country, Plaskett borrowed an increasingly popular aphorism among Democrats and described herself as “nauseously optimistic” about the 2024 presidential election. She said she’s excited to have Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States and to work with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as the next speaker of the House.
“The other thing that I . . . just want Virgin Islanders to know is that, look — I have legislation that’s with Republicans, and if Trump should win, that I’m willing to work with whomever it is to support the people of the Virgin Islands,” she said.
Plaskett said members of Congress work with each other “all the time.”
“We can argue with each other and can then go have dinner with each other,” she said. “It’s about policy for most of us, it’s not about personalities.”
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jasmine Roy, and brother, Randall “Randy” Macedon.
He is survived by his mother, Doreen Gerard; father, Camille “King Derby” Macedon, Jr.; companion, Angeline “Angie” Williams; daughters, Thema and Isulah Macedon; son, Selah K. Macedon.
His grandchildren are Malakai and Kailah Christian, and Daniel N. Salter. His sisters are Sheridan DeGrasse, Majorie Macedon-deLugo, Doreen, Monique, and Michelle Macedon, and his brothers are Henry Sobratti, Jr. and Rene and Aubrey Macedon.
He had adopted sons Jahreem Dowling and Andrew F. Thomas and adopted brothers Randolph “Lugh” Feliciano, Gary “Flour Dan” Thomas, Reinaldo “Bodo” Bermudez, Melbourne “Yambu” Clarke, Odesho “Ras Desho” Joshua, and Steven “Champy” Lewis.
His sisters-in-law are Athalie and Akita Williams, Denise Thomas, Lydia Gonzalez, and Daniella Granville-Sobratti, and brothers-in-law Allan Graham, Alvaro de Lugu, III, Gary Thomas, and Arnold Williams, Jr..
HIs godmother is Cleone Hector
His nieces are Kiswana, Shalisma, and N’Qwanda Williams, Ashley Thomas, Maria T. Rodriguez, Kavida DeGrasse, Jahshanda Samuel, La’Shanda Samuel-Charles, T’Shanny and Ibresha Macedon, Demaris and Daria Belardo, D’Nyah Sobratti, and Jasmine A. Roy, and nephews Jarrod Murphy, N’Quari, Kijante, Shadiqu, and Z’Kjah Williams, Jordan, Justin, and Jamal Thomas, Kareem and Kyron DeGrasse, Aubrey Macedon, Jr., and Henry Sobratti III.
He is also survived by special cousins and family: Elaine Sewer and family, Rynel Prescott and family, Naima Brooks-Macedon and family, Hilberto Ayala & Family, Omaliy Barnes and family, Colin Stevens and family, Alice Libert, Adrian Gerard and family, James “Bobo” Bates, Sr. and family, Elston “X” “Makibu” Brooks and family, and Gustave “Leechee” Simmonds and family.
His extended family included The Mango Trees Riders, St. Croix Twin City VW, Fire Walkers, Horse Racing family, Left Lane Cyclers VI, RDC4LYFE family, Warren “Duka” Brown, Gene Stone, Steve “Stevy” Simmonds, Jr., Daryl Jackson and family, Gregory “Abadon” Ritter, Carl Pereira, Macedon family, Bates family, Seales Family, Sealey family, Horsford family, Roebuck family, Davis Family, and Gerard family; as well as other friends and family too numerous to mention.
The viewing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m., followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 10 a.m. at Island Center. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests that those in attendance wear red, gold, green, or black.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to Kingshill Funeral Home. 
Graham was preceded in death by his mother Theresa Taylor and father Benjamin Graham.
Amey-Archibald is survived by her son, Leonard Maduro; daughter-in-law, Leslie Ann Simpson-Maduro; grandchildren Sarai Maduro, Ashante Archibald, Leah Maduro and Xhion Maduro; adopted son, Caleb “Sparrow” Harris; adopted daughters K. I. Melissa Amey, Terese Henry, L. Tammy Henry and Yvette Mills; siblings Antoinette Skelton (twin sister), Leonard Keithley Amey and Cassandra Smith; sister-in-law, Lynette Petty-Amey; brother-in-law, Leon Skelton; special nieces, Saraan Saunders-Arnold and Joyan Hodge; nieces Kecia Amey, Rosalia Joseph, Deverell Saunders-Peters, Jenny Arnold, Keisha Amey-Hambric, Tamika Amey, Lynesha Joseph, Kynita Amey and Lynelle Amey; nephews Joel Amey, Glenis Hodge, Ricky Dawson, Leonard Keithley Amey Jr., Jay D. Smith and Lester Edwards; great nieces and nephews including special great nieces and nephews Krystal Robinson, Marquise Leonard and Monifa Evans; special cousins Robelto Harrigan, Averricia Todman-Williams, Ludence Harrigan, Jewel Harrigan, Alli and Beverly Petrus, Alicia Thomas-Carty and Avery Percival; special friends Marion Thomas-Hewitte, Anna Gracia Joseph, Brenda Fredericks, Dexter Freeman, Velma Vessup, Eva Richardson, Erminie Brathwaite-Lanclos, Annie George, Lawrence Lewis, Maxine Charleswell, Carol Jurgens, Cleophus and Jackie Hodge, Paula Luke, Cecil and Rosalyn Elliote, Gilbert Lewis, Mavis Bedford-Matthew, Ivy Bedford
Alicia Joseph, Ruth Frett, Yvonne and Godfrey Nurse, Bishop Kenneth Benjamin Elliot Hodge, Elvis and Shaina Trottman, Joseph Clarke and family, Melissa Dobbins, Sophia Mussenden and Toshiko Rivers; godchildren Cleophus “JR” Hodge, Joy Pascal, Justin Turnbull, Craig Bradshaw, Shane and Swane Jurgen, Teesha Luke, Kareen Todman and Summer Jose.
The first viewing will be Friday, Nov. 15 at the Blyden Memorial Chapel from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The funeral service will be on Nov. 16 at the Oasis Church of God of Prophecy, Estate Hoffman (Donoe Bypass) in St. Thomas. The viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The service will follow immediately after. Interment will be at the Eastern Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services. 
