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Friday, May 17, 2024

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.
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LOCAL NEWS

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. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Michelle Smith Collects 4 Awards at Montverde Athletics Honors Night!

Source Staff -
The ceremony recognizes athletes for their athletic abilities, excellence, accountability, growth, leadership, education and sportsmanship.

POLICE & COURTS

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.

GOVERNMENT

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Event Set for Saturday, May 18

Office of the Governor / VI Department of Education -
Participants can look forward to a day filled with engaging activities, including appearances by the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax and Coco Melon (JJ), music, and special musical performances, interactive book demonstrations, giveaways, the opportunity to sign up for a library card and much more

BUSINESS

V.I. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of New Payroll Tax Rate in Effect for Quarterly Reports

Source Staff -
Some employers have submitted their first quarterly reports for 2024 using the old tax rates. These employers are non-compliant with current labor laws and may face interest on any unpaid taxes.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Office of the Governor, Department of Health to Host Large-Scale USVI Wellness Event

Office of the Governor and Department of Health -
The USVI Wellness Fair 2024 is being hosted by the V.I. Department of Health in partnership with the Office of the Governor and with the support of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (DoD-IRT) Program.

Health’s Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Office to Hold First Pediatric Disaster Expo

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy 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

GOVERNMENT

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Event Set for Saturday, May 18

Office of the Governor / VI Department of Education -
Participants can look forward to a day filled with engaging activities, including appearances by the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax and Coco Melon (JJ), music, and special musical performances, interactive book demonstrations, giveaways, the opportunity to sign up for a library card and much more

POLICE & COURTS

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.

OPINION

Op-Ed: Plaskett Calls Out ‘Sham’ of a House Subcommittee

By V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett -
Following is the transcript of V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett's opening statement Tuesday at the 10th hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, of which she is the ranking member. The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).

Open forum: From Neglect to Prosperity: A Guide to Frederiksted’s Waterfront Revitalization

Op-Ed: Let Every Party Pay for its Own Primary

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Hosts National Police Week Reception Honoring Fallen VI Heroes

Open forum: The Virtues Project

LOCAL SPORTS

Michelle Smith Collects 4 Awards at Montverde Athletics Honors Night!

Source Staff -
The ceremony recognizes athletes for their athletic abilities, excellence, accountability, growth, leadership, education and sportsmanship.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Don Cheadle Collaborates With Suki on ‘The Big Cigar’ Movie

Cane Bay Films LLC -
Hollywood’s Don Cheadle and famed L.A. cinematographer Suki Medencevic, A.S.C., have created Hollywood magic with their upcoming Apple TV+ Miniseries, “The Big Cigar.”

COMMUNITY

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Event Set for Saturday, May 18

Office of the Governor / VI Department of Education -
Participants can look forward to a day filled with engaging activities, including appearances by the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax and Coco Melon (JJ), music, and special musical performances, interactive book demonstrations, giveaways, the opportunity to sign up for a library card and much more

OBITUARIES

Marguerite E. Smith Dies at 67

The Family -
Marguerite E. Smith, 67, of Parsippany, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, May 7. Marguerite was born on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on Jan. 27, 1957, to parents Annie I. Smith and Leroy V. Smith.
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