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182 Degrees Conferred at 2024 UVI-St. Thomas Commencement

Source staff -
Newly minted graduates of the University of the Virgin Islands were urged to show up in the world as who they are -- and not as they think the world wants them to be -- by the 2024 commencement keynote speaker. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms congratulated those who came to accept their college diplomas and those who came to cheer them on.

Blackout’s Daylong Disruption Aided By Misinformation

By Mat Probasco -
At roughly 2:30 Thursday morning, a fuel coupling in one of the Water and Power Authority’s 20-year-old units broke, triggering an emergency shutdown that knocked out electrical currents across St. Thomas and St. John. It took power plant personnel about three hours to track down the broken part, WAPA officials said, but much longer to get electricity flowing steadily again.
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Power Outage Update: Loud Noise at Randolph Harley Power Plant Due to Safety Device

By Source Staff -
V.I. Water and Power Authority (WAPA) crews working to address the ongoing power outage on St. Thomas-St. John encountered another disruption mid-Thursday and were evacuated after officials said the activation of a safety device in the Randolph Harley plant caused a “loud bang” that sounded like an explosion.

Updated: Delay Start Canceled; STTJ Public Schools Closed Due to Power Outages Thursday

By Source staff -
All public schools within the St. Thomas-St. John district will remain closed on Thursday due to the ongoing power outage. Schools will no longer open at 10:00 a.m. today, the V.I. Education Department announced.

National Hurricane Season Preparedness Week: Planning for Possible Cyclones

By Jesse Daley -
U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The period is meant to raise awareness about the destruction that cyclones can cause and to provide information and resources for individuals to be as prepared as possible.

Public Invited to Final Review of New Five-Year Disaster Mitigation Plan

By Judi Shimel -
With the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season less than a month away, officials working to finalize a five-year disaster management plan want the public to weigh in. The first of a series of town hall meetings took place Monday in Cruz Bay. 

Children’s Museum of St. Croix Hosts a Playdate for Adults

By Susan Ellis -
“Home Sweet Home” is what the Children’s Museum of St. Croix hopes to achieve with its annual fundraiser on Saturday.

JetBlue Airlines Announces New Route to St. Croix

By Source staff -
The JetBlue Airlines nonstop daily flight from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix will return to service in December, the airline announced Wednesday, signifying a significant growth opportunity in passenger arrival potential to the island.

Lightning Strike Causes District-Wide Power Outage

By Source staff -
A lightning strike caused a district-wide power outage for St. Thomas and St. John Wednesday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority announced. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Island Green Living’s Latest Batch Consists of 251,163 Cans and 8,705 Lbs. of Ocean-Bound Certified Plastic

Island Green Living -
The pallets are on their way to recycling partner PADNOS, where these items will be recycled and find a new lease on life.

POLICE & COURTS

St. Croix Man Indicted on Firearm Charges

By Source staff -
Ambrose Daniel, 44, of St. Croix, made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Daniel with felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and unlawful possession of a machinegun, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

GOVERNMENT

USVI Showcases Destination Updates to International Media and Buyers at IPW 2024

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, -
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) made an impact at IPW 2024, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 3-7, as it unveiled an array of new developments and sought-after experiences to a global audienc

BUSINESS

Small Business Administration Names Oriental Bank USVI Lender of the Year

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The prestigious awards are given to lenders who best assisted the greatest number of local businesses in utilizing Small Business Administration funds with the goal of fostering local entrepreneurship and economic growth in the community.

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USVI Showcases Destination Updates to International Media and Buyers at IPW 2024

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, -
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) made an impact at IPW 2024, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 3-7, as it unveiled an array of new developments and sought-after experiences to a global audienc

POLICE & COURTS

St. Croix Man Indicted on Firearm Charges

By Source staff -
Ambrose Daniel, 44, of St. Croix, made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Daniel with felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and unlawful possession of a machinegun, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Michelle Smith Is Three Times Gold at Regional Championships!

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
The day was off to a great start for Smith as she broke her school's record in the long jump event by securing the second position with a leap of 5.76 meters.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Art of Healing: Cancer Survivors Retreat at Feather Leaf Inn This Weekend

By Elisa McKay -
Project Director for the Virgin Islands Breast Cancer Project, Diane Hampton, will be working on her cancer advocacy with back-to-back events all weekend at the Feather Leaf Inn on the north side of Frederiksted.

COMMUNITY

Virgin Islands National Park Seeks Youths for Summer Conservation Corps Jobs

Virgin Islands National Park Service -
The dates of this summer's program are June 10-July 26. The crew will work 32 hours a week for $15/hour. Applications are due by May 22.

OBITUARIES

Jean B. Prince Dies at 89

Press release -
Jean B. Prince of St. Croix died on April 27. She was 89 years old.
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