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Monday, June 3, 2024

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Source Staff -
Guest Anthony Weeks shares more about efforts to develop a dry dock and shipyard on St. Croix, while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest stories from the week, including the submission of the FY 2025 budget.

Hundreds Take Advantage of Weeklong Health and Wellness Fair

By Judi Shimel -
Two days after celebrating the graduating Class of 2024, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School’s gymnasium hosted the start of a week-long health and wellness fair. One hundred registered residents received screenings and services on the first day, and organizers said Sunday’s turnout was greater than the first.
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LOCAL NEWS

Hurricane Preparedness Expo Provides Educational Material as the Season Begins

By Diana Dias -
On Saturday, a hurricane expo providing educational material and other information attracted over 80 participants to Gertrude’s Restaurant on St. Croix.

Excessive Rainfall Possible Early This Week; Hot Weather Forecast to Continue

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service has noted that a tropical wave will pass near Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands early this week, resulting in the potential for heavy rain across the islands. Additionally, very warm temperatures are forecast to continue.  

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, June 2, through Saturday, June 8.

Magens Bay Board Votes to Collaborate With DPNR on Water Use Plan

By Siân Cobb -
The Magens Bay Authority board has voted to collaborate with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources on an official water use plan for the bay that has seen increasingly heavy marine traffic in recent years. It also voted to support draft legislation by Sen. Marvin Blyden concerning anchoring in the bay, which under Virgin Islands law is a designated area of special concern.

Swimming to the Olympics

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
At just 20 years old, Max Wilson is set to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands on the world’s biggest stage: the Olympics. His journey from the small island of St. Thomas to the global arena of Olympic swimming is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and the unwavering support of his family and coach.

Magens Bay Authority Prepares for Several Upcoming Events

By Siân Cobb -
The Magens Bay Authority discussed several upcoming events during its recent meeting, including the annual King of the Wing Festival on June 8, the dedication of the Mac Davis Fitness Trail on June 14, and a town hall meeting with the taxi associations that do business with the park on June 15.

Bryan Proposes $1.44 Billion 2025 Budget

By Mat Probasco -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. proposed setting the U.S. Virgin Islands 2025 budget at more than $1.44 billion, officials said Friday. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Gifft Hill School Launches Sailing Team for 2024-2025 School Year

Source Staff -
Like all Gifft Hill School athletics, the sailing team will be open to all St. John middle and high school students whose school does not offer sailing.

POLITICS

2024 Primary Election Casting of Lots for Public Office to Be Held June 4

Source Staff -
Pursuant to the Virgin Islands Code, the Casting of Lots for candidates for the position of names on the Primary Election ballot for public office. will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the respective offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix

POLICE & COURTS

 Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

By Source staff -
Crime Stoppers V.I. offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for past homicides on St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John, involvement in government corruption, manufacturing and/or distributing drugs and trafficking guns.

GOVERNMENT

Senate Calendar June 3 – June 7, 2024

Source Staff -
Here is what will be happening at the U.S. Virgin Islands this week.

BUSINESS

Department of Tourism Spotlights Territory Updates and Industry Wins at CHTA Marketplace

Source Staff -
The annual marketplace serves as one of the premier industry events for tourism suppliers to meet with wholesalers from around the world who are interested in Caribbean travel products.

POLITICS

2024 Primary Election Casting of Lots for Public Office to Be Held June 4

Source Staff -
Pursuant to the Virgin Islands Code, the Casting of Lots for candidates for the position of names on the Primary Election ballot for public office. will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the respective offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix

Oriol Issues Reminder of Political Advertising Regulations

Source Staff -
Political posters, banners and bumper stickers erected in the territory's historic districts are to be removed immediately.  Violators will be fined.

First Day to Submit Nomination Petitions and Papers Is Tuesday, May 14

DPW Provides Update on Political Advertising

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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

Senate Calendar June 3 – June 7, 2024

Source Staff -
Here is what will be happening at the U.S. Virgin Islands this week.

POLICE & COURTS

 Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

By Source staff -
Crime Stoppers V.I. offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for past homicides on St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John, involvement in government corruption, manufacturing and/or distributing drugs and trafficking guns.

OPINION

Virtue of the Week – Accountability

Virtues Matter -
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

Opinion: All Eyes on Palestine: A Helpless Voice Calling for Global Solidarity

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Accompanies Biden on Air Force One

Op-Ed: Whelks are Delicious to Eat, and Important to Protect

Op-Ed: You Need to Know: Positions for Elections in 2024

LOCAL SPORTS

Michelle Smith Jumps Hurdles to New V.I. Record

By Source staff -
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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Forum to Screen Academy Awards 2024 Nominee ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ on June 5

Source Staff -
The new date for this documentary’s screening is Wednesday, June 5. The Forum Film Festival 2024 will screen ‘Bobi Wine: The People's President’ at Prior-Jollek Hall, Antilles School campus. This Ugandan Academy Awards 2024 nominee for Best Documentary Feature

COMMUNITY

Gifft Hill School Launches Sailing Team for 2024-2025 School Year

Source Staff -
Like all Gifft Hill School athletics, the sailing team will be open to all St. John middle and high school students whose school does not offer sailing.

OBITUARIES

Andresine S. Massicott Dies at 86

Source Staff -
Andresine S. Massicott, also known as “Azine,” of Estate Strawberry Hill died on May 19. She was 86 years old.
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