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Prom Drive on STX Distributes Over 67 Dresses for Free

By Diana Dias -
In the fairytale Cinderella, a maiden visits the ball and is dressed up by her fairy godmother. With a swish of a wand, Cinderella is off to the ball and dressed from head to toe. Unfortunately, in the real world, unlike in fictional fairytales, the cost of going to the prom can prove to be very costly. 

Choppy Seas and Possible Rainfall Expected Across USVI During Carnival Week

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has noted that an unstable weather pattern with possible rain and thunderstorms is expected across the region throughout the week. The seas will be choppy, and marine alerts are in effect.
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LOCAL NEWS

Kidney Patients Beseech Bryan For Funds

By Mat Probasco -
More than half the dialysis patients on St. Thomas pleaded with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. for more than $600,000 in promised funding vital to their health, in a letter released Monday.

New Leader at Housing Finance Authority Aims for a ‘Home for All’

By Bernetia Akin -
Eugene E. Jones, Jr. has arrived in the Virgin Islands with a long resumé and what he says is a goal to help provide affordable housing for all V.I. residents, regardless of income.

Photo Focus: The Sounds of Sweet Pan Music for Carnival 2024

By Judi Shimel -
The official opening of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Village is set to take place Monday night, but the weekend before provided lots of family fun and entertainment inside the Village gates. Sunday afternoon’s Pan-O-Rama event drew hundreds of spectators to hear performances by mostly young musicians playing steel band tunes.

Shots Fired on Turpentine Run Road Leave One Dead

By Source staff -
Shots fired on St. Thomas left five injured and one dead Sunday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Calypso Monarch John Gotti Wins the Crown Again

By Judi Shimel -
The official opening of St. Thomas Carnival Village has yet to come, but Saturday night brought the Fort Christian Parking Lot to life with the 2024 Calypso Monarch Competition. Nine calypsonians brought their creativity to the stage with lyrics, humor, political insights, costumes, stagecraft and a house band.

2024 Kids Night Out: Best Dressed Doll and Toddlers Derby Competition

By Jonelle-Alexis Jackson -
The Division of Festivals ignited excitement at Malvern's Melodic Greenhouse Carnival Village with the 2024 Kids Night Out. This vibrant event attracted a large audience and featured 40 energetic toddlers and eight creatively dressed dolls, celebrating local heritage and the creativity of the community's youth.

State of the Territory | Liberating Justice: The Imperative for an Elected Attorney General in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Thomas – May 1-31, 2024

West Indies Company (WICO) -
These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. (WICO) Dock in Havensight unless otherwise indicated.

POLICE & COURTS

St. Thomas Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession After Failing to Stop at Red Light

By Source staff -
A man on St. Thomas was pulled over for running a red light and was arrested for illegal firearm possession Friday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar, April 29 – May 3

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is the Senate calendar for the week of April 29 through May 3.

BUSINESS

Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Thomas – May 1-31, 2024

West Indies Company (WICO) -
These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. (WICO) Dock in Havensight unless otherwise indicated.

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GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar, April 29 – May 3

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is the Senate calendar for the week of April 29 through May 3.

POLICE & COURTS

St. Thomas Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession After Failing to Stop at Red Light

By Source staff -
A man on St. Thomas was pulled over for running a red light and was arrested for illegal firearm possession Friday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Register Now for International Optimist Regatta, Clinic and Team Race, June 10-16

International Optimist Regatta -
The International Optimist Regatta is hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Early entry discount ends May 1.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Public Works Advises Public of Carnival Parking and Road Closures Through May 4

V.I. Department of Public Works -
Main Street Parking - Parking will be allowed for compact cars only on Dronningens Gade (Main Street), starting near Cardow Jewelers and ending at Store Tvaer Gade. Motorists can also park their compact vehicles on the northern segment of Raadet’s Gade.

COMMUNITY

Nurse Pinning Ceremonies Planned for May 6 and May 7 on UVI Campuses

University of the Virgin Islands -
The University of the Virgin Islands will celebrate its Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Monday, May 6, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on Tuesday, May 7, in the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

OBITUARIES

Aracely G. Nicholson Dies at 90

Press release -
Aracely Garcia Nicholson died on April 18 at the age of 90.
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