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Saturday, May 4, 2024

St. Thomas Carnival Children’s Parade Bursts with Color, Music, and Joy

By Ananta Pancham -
The nearly six-hour St. Thomas Children’s Carnival Parade on Friday was a kaleidoscope of color, music and dance, with dazzling young royalty, infectious steel pan rhythms, towering moko jumbies, original choreographed routines and even a sprinkle of acrobatics keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Photo Focus: Horse Racing Returns to Clinton E. Phipps for Carnival 2024

By Judi Shimel -
As the last lap of Carnival 2024 approaches, a grand tradition of horse racing brought the crowds out to the Clinton Phipps Racetrack. Horseracing fans appeared delighted as they stepped through the wrought iron gate and onto a revitalized racing venue.
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LOCAL NEWS

Virgin Islander Advances in National Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Susan Ellis -
Eleventh-grader Isabel Thill from Antilles School distinguished herself Wednesday at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. She joins more than four million students from 20,000 schools, who have participated since the program began in 2005.

Remembering Candia Atwater Shields: Art Collector, Visionary, Museum Founder

By Elisa McKay -
Candia Ann Atwater came into this world on May 4, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She grew up in Buffalo – raised by her aunt Kitty and uncle John Kenneth Galbraith, studied at Old Westbury NY, and worked in Albany, NY.

Flood Watch Issued Across USVI and Puerto Rico

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning on Friday morning and lasting until Sunday evening. Heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning are possible.

Photo Focus: Dollmaker George Honored at 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Food Fair

By Judi Shimel -
Friendship, food, and festivity were the order of the day at the Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay Wednesday, the scene of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Food Fair. Hundreds of Virgin Islanders from home and abroad came to celebrate, many dressed in colorful attire.

Territory’s Only Open Abattoir Closed

By Don Buchanan -
Senators have complained to the Agriculture Department for months about the difficulty the closure of the St. Thomas abattoir has caused livestock farmers. On Monday, the department announced that farmers’ option of using the St. Croix abattoir is also gone.

Jane Does Suing USVI Over Epstein Seek Records from JPMorgan Case

By Siân Cobb -
The attorney representing six Jeffrey Epstein victims in a lawsuit against the V.I. government is seeking a court order granting access to the unredacted filings and transcripts from the USVI’s complaint against JPMorgan Chase.

Serenity Wellness and Counseling LLC to Host 30-Day Mental Health Challenge

By Gabrielle Querrard -
In observance of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month, Serenity Wellness and Counseling LLC has launched a 30-Day Mental Health Challenge on its social media pages, dedicated to encouraging Virgin Islanders to engage in more dialogue and awareness around mental health.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

POLICE & COURTS

LEPC to Offer Virtual Information Sessions on Application Process for Funding Opportunities

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission -
The Law Enforcement Planning Commission serves as the state administering agency for federal United States Department of Justice grant funds awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

GOVERNMENT

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

BUSINESS

OMB to Hold the Annual Spring Revenue Estimating Conference on May 7

Office of Management and Budget -
the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference will be held at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday May 7, at the “360 Harbor Building” at Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas.

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GOVERNMENT

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

POLICE & COURTS

LEPC to Offer Virtual Information Sessions on Application Process for Funding Opportunities

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission -
The Law Enforcement Planning Commission serves as the state administering agency for federal United States Department of Justice grant funds awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Two International Tennis Federation Junior USVI Cup Tournaments Return to St. Croix in May

International Tennis Federation -
St Croix will welcome players from around the world, including Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, Ireland, New Zeeland, China, France, Canada and the U.S.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands Returns

Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands Pagaent -
The pageant is now seeking local sponsors and vendors who are interested in promoting the USVI and its brand internationally.

COMMUNITY

Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands Returns

Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands Pagaent -
The pageant is now seeking local sponsors and vendors who are interested in promoting the USVI and its brand internationally.

OBITUARIES

Leonard Rodney Williams Dies at 58

Press release -
Leonard Rodney Williams, also known as “Lenny,”  of Atlanta, Ga., died on March 28.
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