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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Op-Ed: Rebuttal On Blood Shortage in V.I. Hospitals

By Schneider Regional Medical Center Management -
Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

Taxi Debate Takes Several Routes

By Don Buchanan -
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.
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LOCAL NEWS

Rare Double Homicide Rocks BVI

By Mat Probasco -
Two men were shot to death outside a Tortola nightclub just after midnight Friday night, a rarity in the British Virgin Islands that elicited responses from the governor and police commissioner, police said Monday.

Silver Alert: Jim Scobie Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Jim Scobie, 69, of Estate Mafolie, St. Thomas was reported missing Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

State of the Territory | Blood Shortage in Virgin Islands Hospitals: A Critical Challenge Impacting Patient Care

By Janelle K. Sarauw -
In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents, this week discussing the shortage of blood and the challenges it brings to the healthcare system.

Democrats: Elections Still Responsible for Conducting – and Funding – Primary

By Ananta Pancham -
The casting of the lots for upcoming primary elections is set for May 31, but with a recent District Court ruling putting the spotlight on inconsistencies in the territory’s elections laws, whether that’s still going to happen as planned is up in the air, as more clarification on the process is needed, Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes said Sunday night.

Mental Health Professionals Hold Public Event

By Susan Ellis -
Kids danced with banners streaming and tossed themselves around in a bouncy house Saturday afternoon at the St. Croix Reformed Church, while adults socialized and learned about traditional and holistic mental healthcare.

Workforce Mentorship Program Seeks to Attract Virgin Islands Science Grads

By Judi Shimel -
The Virgin Islands is embarking on a mentorship program that sponsors hope will lead to home-based careers for new college graduates. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Seas Islands Alliance, is called Navigating Home.    

The Buccaneer Resort Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

By Source staff -
The Buccaneer Resort, located on St. Croix, has been recognized in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews, securing a place among Tripadvisor’s top 10 percent of listings globally.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Virgin Islands Good Food Awarded $30,000 Grant to Support Farmer-Led Group

By Source staff -
Virgin Islands Good Food, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a thriving and just food system in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Better Food Policy Fund, through a collective action fund of the Tides Foundation.

POLICE & COURTS

Silver Alert: Jim Scobie Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Jim Scobie, 69, of Estate Mafolie, St. Thomas was reported missing Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

GOVERNMENT

Taxi Debate Takes Several Routes

By Don Buchanan -
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.

BUSINESS

New Digital Literacy Program to be Offered to Female Students

By Source staff -
Liberty Foundation is partnering with Y -Teens VI and Society of Women Coders to offer its NextGen Tech Scholar Program to female students in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the first time the program has been offered in the territory.

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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

Taxi Debate Takes Several Routes

By Don Buchanan -
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years.

POLICE & COURTS

Silver Alert: Jim Scobie Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Jim Scobie, 69, of Estate Mafolie, St. Thomas was reported missing Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

OPINION

Op-Ed: Rebuttal On Blood Shortage in V.I. Hospitals

By Schneider Regional Medical Center Management -
Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

State of the Territory | Blood Shortage in Virgin Islands Hospitals: A Critical Challenge Impacting Patient Care

Op-Ed:  Ensuring Electoral Integrity: Urgent Reforms Following Judge Robert Molloy’s Ruling

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

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

LOCAL SPORTS

Team Coral World Emerges as Winners of 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta

By Source staff -
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay Saturday, as Team Coral World emerged the winners during the conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bajo El Sol Gallery/ Gri Gri Project to Host Mythical and Fantastic Rhyme and Lime Event on May 25

Bajo El Sol Gallery -
This month’s poetry jam, themed “A Fae and Folklore Affair,” will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature themed cocktails, a performance from the house band From Broheem With Love, and specialty body painting by Chunikwa George of Auntiii Art.

COMMUNITY

Upstreet, Inc. Health & Wellness Committee to Host Cancer Support Group

By Source staff -
Upstreet, Inc. Health & Wellness Committee will host a Cancer Support Group 4th Workshop on Saturday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the Celestino A. White Senior Community Center, 2nd Floor.

OBITUARIES

Edwin Simon Dies at 86

Press release -
Edwin Simon of Estate Whim died April 21.
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