The duo, comprising brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas, known globally for their songwriting prowess and chart-topping hits, brought a piece of that international fame back home. As the final performers of the day, they delivered a show that captivated the audience, setting the perfect endnote to the annual competition that benefitted the Nana Baby Children’s Home.
The King of the Wing competition, a beloved local event, celebrates the best in chicken wings with competitors from all over the island vying for the prestigious title. This year, the competition was more intense than ever, with chefs presenting a mouth-watering array of wings, from tangy and spicy to sweet and savory, showcasing the rich culinary diversity of the Virgin Islands.
But as the sun began to set, it was clear that Rock City was the highlight everyone had been waiting for. The crowd, already buzzing with excitement from the day’s events, erupted as the brothers took the stage. Their performance was a blend of their classic hits and newer tracks, each song radiating their signature energy and charisma. Fans sang along to every word, dancing and cheering as the duo performed with a passion that could be felt in every corner of the beach.
The brothers themselves expressed their joy at performing for their home crowd. “There’s nothing like coming back home and performing for the people who have supported us from the beginning,” Theron Thomas said. “The energy here is unmatched, and we’re thrilled to be part of such an amazing event.”
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Justina P. Edney Rawlins, also known as “Red,” of Estate Sion Farm died on May 18.
She is survived by her children: Andreita “Ning” Hansen, Debra Hansen, Rodney Hansen, Ingrid Rissing, Dorrette Tutein-Littleton, Justina “Muffy” Tuetin, Kenneth “Saacko” Jackson and Edwin “Idio” Francis; and grandchildren: Richard Johnson, Phillip “Andre” Howard, Antoine “Ackie” Howard, Latoya Lopez, Natina Bates, Brenna Bates, Romani Hansen, Michael Wright, Thomas Wyatt, Courtney Jones, Johnathon “John” Coston, Julisa Alvarez, Carlos “Papa” Alavarez, Kamoi Jackson-Hackshaw, Tisha Jackson, Tacuma Francis, Tawasi Francis, Ibia Francis Orande Francis, Ibrahim Francis, Dexedus Francis, Kibebe Francis, Ideola Francis, Suma Francis and Ifama Francis.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Ty’Byas “Puda” Johnson, Amani Johnson, De’Quaide Lopez, Quayden O’ Daniel, Nadia Barnes, Geovanni Beliard, Kye Hernandez, Ilora Titi, Imari Titi, Zuri, Fergus and Ava Coston; sister, Laurelleen E. Knight; stepchildren: Adelisa Peterson, Juanita “Crystal” Rawlins-Monsanto and Lynette Rawlins; son-in-law, Rodney Littleton; daughter-in-law, Raquel Parris-Francis; and granddaughters-in-law: Lucy Howard and La’Rhonda Johnson.
She is also survived by nieces/nephews: Glenda Edney, Donna Edney, Victor “Fish” Edney, Beverly Edney, Annie Edney, Henry Milligan Sr., Marcia Milligan, Germaine Milligan, Marjorie Milligan, Florette Milligan, Granville “Jego” Milligan, Kenneth “Saacko” Jackson, Laverne Prince, Edwin “Idio” Francis, Florencia Horsford, Ray Anthony Plaskett, Henry “Lasiba” Knight, Cleone Ivy Knight, Vicky Knight-Magras, Kathleen Knight, Masai Henry, Michelle Branch, Richard Branch, Maren Branch, Magella “Savida” Milligan, Kenneth Milligan, Raymond Milligan, Delorette Johannes and Sylvenita Brooks.
She is also survived by children appointed by Jehovah God: Theresa Anduze-Parris, Carla Scott, Norma Hassell, Kean John, Raymond J. Williams, Natasha Harrigan and Troy Harrigan; adopted sisters: Grace Henry, Gerda Tutein and Carmen Benitez Williams-Andrews; brother-in-law, Henry “Jopo” Knight Sr.; and godchildren: Cleone Ivy Knight, Liz Combie, Theresa Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, Randall “Pate” James, Emile Daniel, Warren Henry Sr., Robert Henry Sr., Valencia Henry and Tyrone Williams.
Other survivors include close relatives/friends: Cynthia Peters-Karey, Axelina Plaskett, Josephine B. Hector, Albert and Maria Schuster, Burton Edney, Claudette Edney-King, Luz A. James, children of Ena Folkes-Milligan, Avilda Branch, Glenwood Henry, Magdalene Edney, Alexandrine Barbel-Petersen, Rodney “Tal” Edney, children of Sylvia Folkes, Bradley and Patricia Wilson-Christian, Yvonne Liburd, Ann H. Doute, Elder R. Philip, Brother Oliver Morton, Sister Jennifer Morton, Raymond Joseph, Pastor Wynfield Ambrose, Sister Agatha Louis, Brother Frederick Louis, Sister Agnes Jackson, Carlos “Rookie” Alvarez, Florence Jackson-Gordon, Sonia John and family, the Hope SDA Church congregation, Hewlett “Conrad” Joseph, Arnold Simmonds, Jennifer Logie, the staff at Charles Harwood Hospital, the staff at Juan L. Luis Hospital; the Brannigan, Edney, Petersen, Williams, Hatchett, Wells, Peters, Heyliger, James, Tutein, Hansen, Rissing, Henry and Milligan families; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Tributes will take place at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, at Christiansted Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment will be at Christiansted Cemetery. 
