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Conference Spotlights Concerns and Hopes for Government Programs

By Don Buchanan -
Residents tuning into the Facebook broadcast of the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference had reasons for hope and concern.

USVI Projects Strong 2025 Revenue, Bryan Urges Caution

By Mat Probasco -
Government agencies predicted continued strong revenue collections in the territory in 2025 but Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urged a conservative approach, warning Tuesday that expenses were also on the rise.
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Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

New Clues On Missing 77-Year-Old Yield No Answers

By Mat Probasco -
Police released new information Tuesday about the missing St. Thomas woman but were no closer to finding the 77-year-old.

USVI Wellness Fair Announced, Healthcare Services Offered at No Cost to Residents

By Jesse Daley -
During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced an upcoming Wellness Fair that will offer numerous healthcare services to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medical care will be provided at no cost to individuals of all ages, insured or uninsured.  

Police: Still No Sign of Missing 77-Year-Old

By Mat Probasco -
Police are looking for a 77-year-old St. Thomas woman who walked out of her one-bedroom apartment at the Lucinda Millin Home around 5 p.m., April 26 and has not returned, officials said Monday.

Adults’ Parade: Champagne Toast, Dazzling Costumes, Traditional Troupes and a Sea of Feathers

By Ananta Pancham -
A two-hour delay caused by a surprise thunderstorm the night before only heightened the anticipation at Saturday’s Adults' Parade and, as the skies cleared and the sun peeked through, the air crackled with renewed energy and an unexpected delight – a celebratory champagne toast in the heart of Post Office Square.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 5, through Saturday, May 11.

Flood Watch Continues as Heavy Rain Impacts V.I., Puerto Rico

 By Jesse Daley -
Heavy rain Friday and early Saturday resulted in flooding across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Additional precipitation is possible, and a flood watch remains in effect until Sunday evening.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

UVI to Award Over 250 Degrees at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

University of the Virgin Islands -
The ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 9,  at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, and on Friday, May 10, under the tent on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. 

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

GOVERNMENT

VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

BUSINESS

UVI Partners With Cruzan Rum, Department of Labor on Job Readiness Summer Program

University of the Virgin Islands -
The Job Readiness Summer Program kicks off with an intensive one-week boot camp, running from June 17 to June 23.

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VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Women’s 7v7 League Updates USVI Soccer Federation Participating Teams, Rules/ Regulations and Fixtures

USVI Soccer Federation -
The 2024 USVI Women's 7v7 League Rules and Regulations and Match Fixtures. Please take the time to review these documents closely as they will govern the conduct of the league.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

COMMUNITY

UVI to Award Over 250 Degrees at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

University of the Virgin Islands -
The ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 9,  at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, and on Friday, May 10, under the tent on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. 

OBITUARIES

Helen Eurenie Valentine Page Dies at 95

The Family -
Helen Eurenie Valentine Page was born in the village of Cottage, Dominica, on June 28, 1928, the third child of Maurice Valentine and Fedelia Lamothe Valentine.
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