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Amended Complaint Alleges V.I. Officials Conspired with Epstein for Financial Gain

By Siân Cobb -
A second amended complaint filed Friday in Manhattan federal court by six victims of Jeffrey Epstein who are suing the V.I. government for alleged violations of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act claims territory officials actively conspired with the late multimillionaire to perpetuate his sex-trafficking scheme for their own gain.
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Experience the Wonders of Marine Science Up-Close at a Free Coral Lab Open House

By Source staff -
The marine science team for the Butler Bay Coral Restoration Project will host an up-close marine science experience at a free open house event at the project’s pop-up coral laboratory at the Feather Leaf Inn on Mother’s Day, this Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

Island Green Living Recycles 3.4M Aluminum Cans and 78.5K lbs. of Ocean-Bound Plastics

By Source staff -
Since its inception, Island Green Living has crushed and baled more than 3.4 million aluminum cans and 78.5K lbs. of captured ocean-bound plastic. Last week, It loaded up a 40-foot container donated by Tropical Shipping with the latest batch.

182 Degrees Conferred at 2024 UVI-St. Thomas Commencement

By Judi Shimel -
Newly minted graduates of the University of the Virgin Islands were urged to show up in the world as who they are -- and not as they think the world wants them to be -- by the 2024 commencement keynote speaker. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms congratulated those who came to accept their college diplomas and those who came to cheer them on.

Blackout’s Daylong Disruption Aided By Misinformation

By Mat Probasco -
At roughly 2:30 Thursday morning, a fuel coupling in one of the Water and Power Authority’s 20-year-old units broke, triggering an emergency shutdown that knocked out electrical currents across St. Thomas and St. John. It took power plant personnel about three hours to track down the broken part, WAPA officials said, but much longer to get electricity flowing steadily again.

Governor Vetoes Three-Step WAPA Fix Proposed by Senate

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday vetoed a trio of bills passed by the Senate last month that were meant to put the V.I. Water and Power Authority on firmer financial footing for the rest of the fiscal year and, among other things, restructure language about how and when a state of emergency can be declared.

Logan’s Legacy Lives On with “Logan Cruz the Superhero Day” Named in His Honor

By Diana Dias -
Logan Cruz's legacy lives on as “Logan Cruz the Superhero Day” approaches on May 13, his birthday. 

Experts Discuss Teen Trauma and the Scarcity of Mental Health Resources in the Virgin Islands

By Susan Ellis -
After presentations about adolescent mental health issues, hosted by the Disability Rights Center Thursday, mental health experts discussed prevention and coping and identified a few local resources.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Tatyana Muntyan Sets New Americas and World Record for Virgin Islands Archery

2024 Pan American Youth and Masters Championships -
After setting these remarkable records, the Virgin Islands duo of Muntyan and Arnold move on to the individual and mixed team elimination rounds. 

POLICE & COURTS

BVI Man Sentenced on Cocaine Smuggling Conviction

By Source staff -
Augusto Rodriguez-Molina, 37, a resident of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic national, was sentenced by District Judge Wilma A. Lewis to 57 months incarceration and two years of supervised release following his conviction on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

GOVERNMENT

Join Landmarks on May 15 to Celebrate Historic Preservation Month; Whim Welcomes National Trust to St. Croix

St. Croix Landmarks Society -
As one of the 2024 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, Estate Whim Museum is receiving the attention of the national preservation organization, which includes a visit to St. Croix next week.

BUSINESS

Office of Insular Affairs Technical Assistance Program Gives $1M to WAPA

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
his grant will strengthen ongoing efforts to enhance technical training and development programs, building on the Authority’s history of empowering employees and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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

UVI CELL to Host Women’s Health Forum for Those 40 and Older

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

GOVERNMENT

Join Landmarks on May 15 to Celebrate Historic Preservation Month; Whim Welcomes National Trust to St. Croix

St. Croix Landmarks Society -
As one of the 2024 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, Estate Whim Museum is receiving the attention of the national preservation organization, which includes a visit to St. Croix next week.

POLICE & COURTS

BVI Man Sentenced on Cocaine Smuggling Conviction

By Source staff -
Augusto Rodriguez-Molina, 37, a resident of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic national, was sentenced by District Judge Wilma A. Lewis to 57 months incarceration and two years of supervised release following his conviction on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Tatyana Muntyan Sets New Americas and World Record for Virgin Islands Archery

2024 Pan American Youth and Masters Championships -
After setting these remarkable records, the Virgin Islands duo of Muntyan and Arnold move on to the individual and mixed team elimination rounds. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

DPNR to Host Talking Books Book Club With Nina Garcia at Florence Willams Library

Talking Books Book Club With Nina Garcia -
This month’s book club selection is “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann.    

COMMUNITY

Tatyana Muntyan Sets New Americas and World Record for Virgin Islands Archery

2024 Pan American Youth and Masters Championships -
After setting these remarkable records, the Virgin Islands duo of Muntyan and Arnold move on to the individual and mixed team elimination rounds. 

OBITUARIES

Joseph Alexander Halliday Sr. Dies at 70

Press release -
Beloved father and brother Joseph Alexander Halliday Sr., also known to many as Rogo Joe, “Joe Percy”” or “Cumpy” to many of his childhood friends, died on April 11 at the age of 70.
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