The government “has never before been closer” to fixing its issues with the V.I. Water and Power Authority, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Tuesday while announcing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to fund the full replacement of St. Croix’s Richmond Power Plant, along with two generators on St. Thomas.

The first few minutes of Wednesday’s Health, Hospitals, and Human Services Committee hearing were devoted to approving Bill 35-0224, which establishes a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team for the mobile crisis intervention service and the national 9-8-8 telecommunication system. 

By 7:00 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Croix Educational Complex, the lines were already starting to form at the Wellness Fair. The nine-day event, which began over the weekend, has taken place across the territory. It offers a wide range of no-cost healthcare services, from dental and optometry care to comprehensive medical screenings and mental wellness checks. 

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commuted the sentences of three former inmates and pardoned two on Friday, May 31. He pardoned the convictions of Latoya Nicole Smith, 34, and Kevin Allong, 53.

I’m Attorney Russell Pate. I am running for Senate. Don’t vote for me, if you want more of the same. I’m different. You can learn more about my platform in this post.

Carlos Gascot Concepcion, 46, of Puerto Rico, was found guilty following a two-day jury trial of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Chief District Judge Robert A. Molloy scheduled Gascot Concepcion’s sentencing for Oct. 4, where he faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Wednesday. 

The first few minutes of Wednesday’s Health, Hospitals, and Human Services Committee hearing were devoted to approving Bill 35-0224, which establishes a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team for the mobile crisis intervention service and the national 9-8-8 telecommunication system. 

In the face of impending severe weather, hurricanes and disasters, Viya emphasizes the importance of staying informed through local radio, television and social media channels to receive updates from the U.S. Virgin Islands premier telecommunications provider.

The first few minutes of Wednesday’s Health, Hospitals, and Human Services Committee hearing were devoted to approving Bill 35-0224, which establishes a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team for the mobile crisis intervention service and the national 9-8-8 telecommunication system. 

Carlos Gascot Concepcion, 46, of Puerto Rico, was found guilty following a two-day jury trial of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Chief District Judge Robert A. Molloy scheduled Gascot Concepcion’s sentencing for Oct. 4, where he faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Wednesday. 

Montverde Academy High School graduate and University of Georgia commit Michelle Smith set a new Virgin Islands record in the 400m Hurdles with a time of 55.96.

Find Your Archives a Home (FYAH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to locating, preserving, and sharing archives focused on the Virgin Islands, invites the community to attend their upcoming workshop on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chant Building located in Frederiksted, St. Croix.

The Virgin Islands Department of Health began the demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex’s main campus, continuing its work to prepare the site for the construction of a new state-of-the-art public health facility on St. Croix.

A Christian Burial Service is being held in Ohio. A Celebration of Life will occur in Ohio and St. Thomas at a future date.