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Senate Considers Asking Washington For Locally Elected Attorney General

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands lawmakers heard pros and cons Tuesday of a plan to petition Washington to change the Revised Organic Act to allow election of the local attorney general, a position now filled and vacated at the governor’s pleasure. The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety ultimately declined to forward the legislation out of committee, but the debate touched on many hot-button issues around elections, public integrity, and territorial autonomy.

Assault Rifle Ban Goes Nowhere, GERS Officer Could Get Peace Officer Status

By Don Buchanan -
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Tuesday tried to determine who should carry a gun and what guns residents should be allowed to carry.
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LOCAL NEWS

UPDATE: STX Runway Reopens After Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Port Authority reopened the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport runway on St. Croix at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday after an emergency landing caused a temporary closure. 

Bryan Discusses Energy Challenges Off Island; Motta Promotes DOH Wellness Fair

By Susan Ellis -
Government House communications director Richard Motta held a short media briefing Monday to announce that Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. was off-island this week and remind the public of the Health Department’s ViBeWell event in June.

Senate Scrambles To Prevent Primary Election Pistarkle

By Mat Probasco -
Legislators, elections officials, and legal experts wrestled Monday with how to answer basic elements of Virgin Islands elections thrown into question by a January court ruling.

BMV to Begin Accepting Applications for Limited Purpose Driver’s License and Identification Cards

By Diana Dias -
About 50 people attended a town hall meeting on Monday at David Canegata BallPark Multipurpose Center on St. Croix to address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited-purpose driver’s license or a limited-purpose identification card.

Sistahood Repeat as Champs of the V.I. Little League Softball

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Little League Softball League came to a successful conclusion when all six teams converged at the Rudy Krieger Ballpark in Sion Farm, St. Croix for a weekend filled with softball. 

Photo Focus: Children’s Museum Encourages Adult Play and Creativity

By Susan Ellis -
Gigantic soap bubbles made in the wind were one of the activities at the Children’s Museum of St. Croix, sold out second annual fundraiser May 11 at the St. Croix Tennis Club. According to board member Ellie Hirsh, the play stations were to demonstrate to adults how children can learn through playing.

Docket Watch: Negligence Begins at Home

By Judi Shimel -
As authorities processed a misdemeanor arrest for negligent driving on St. Thomas, they found the defendant had allegedly neglected something else. Court records say that discovery led to felony accusations for the errant driver. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Op-Ed: Let Every Party Pay for its Own Primary

By Harriet Mercer -
Even if Almighty God Himself came down and said, "Elections System of the Virgin Islands, y'all have time to appeal Judge Molloy's Jan. 10, 2024 ruling on election unconstitutionality," as a current Board Member, I know there was, is, nor will be no money to appeal it. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow 30 days for appeals as a civilian; 60 days for government officials. Understanding the background is equally as important.

POLICE & COURTS

Accused Gunman Admits Guilt for January 2023 Homicide

By Judi Shimel -
A man who was scheduled to face trial in a St. Thomas murder case pleaded guilty at a hearing held Monday in Superior Court. A Superior Court judge accepted the change of plea from defendant Luis Mota Rivas.

GOVERNMENT

Senate Considers Asking Washington For Locally Elected Attorney General

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands lawmakers heard pros and cons Tuesday of a plan to petition Washington to change the Revised Organic Act to allow election of the local attorney general, a position now filled and vacated at the governor’s pleasure. The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety ultimately declined to forward the legislation out of committee, but the debate touched on many hot-button issues around elections, public integrity, and territorial autonomy.

BUSINESS

Viya to Continue Offering Discounts After Affordable Connectivity Program Ends

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Despite the absence of additional funding from Congress, Viya will continue its efforts to expand connectivity offers for residents in need.

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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 Considers Asking Washington For Locally Elected Attorney General

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands lawmakers heard pros and cons Tuesday of a plan to petition Washington to change the Revised Organic Act to allow election of the local attorney general, a position now filled and vacated at the governor’s pleasure. The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety ultimately declined to forward the legislation out of committee, but the debate touched on many hot-button issues around elections, public integrity, and territorial autonomy.

POLICE & COURTS

Accused Gunman Admits Guilt for January 2023 Homicide

By Judi Shimel -
A man who was scheduled to face trial in a St. Thomas murder case pleaded guilty at a hearing held Monday in Superior Court. A Superior Court judge accepted the change of plea from defendant Luis Mota Rivas.

OPINION

Op-Ed: Let Every Party Pay for its Own Primary

By Harriet Mercer -
Even if Almighty God Himself came down and said, "Elections System of the Virgin Islands, y'all have time to appeal Judge Molloy's Jan. 10, 2024 ruling on election unconstitutionality," as a current Board Member, I know there was, is, nor will be no money to appeal it. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow 30 days for appeals as a civilian; 60 days for government officials. Understanding the background is equally as important.

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Hosts National Police Week Reception Honoring Fallen VI Heroes

Open forum: The Virtues Project

Op-Ed: Let’s Give the Whim Museum the Same Attention as J’ouvert

The Lounge | A Column for Men: You ARE NOT Your Failures

LOCAL SPORTS

Muntyan and Arnold Win Silver Medal at Pan American Championships

Source Staff -
After scoring a World Record of 1228 points in the recurve 50+ mixed team qualifying round at 60 meters, the pair of Tatyana Muntyan and Bruce Arnold of the U.S. Virgin Islands, won a silver medal.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

20 Piece Orchestra and Grammy Award Winning Vocalist to Take Stage May 25

By Source staff -
On Saturday, May 25 the V.I. Lottery will present VIPACC, Virgin Islands Performing Arts Cultural Connection at Prior-Jollek Hall on Antilles School campus. 

COMMUNITY

HSSTT Open House: Come See the Improvements and Adopt a Furry Friend!

By Source staff -
The Humane Society of St. Thomas will hold an open house on Sunday, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to update the community on new happenings at the shelter.

OBITUARIES

Olive Tonge Dies

Source Staff -
Olive Tonge has died. 
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