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Monday, May 20, 2024

Democrats: Elections Still Responsible for Conducting – and Funding – Primary

By Ananta Pancham -
The casting of the lots for upcoming primary elections is set for May 31, but with a recent District Court ruling putting the spotlight on inconsistencies in the territory’s elections laws, whether that’s still going to happen as planned is up in the air, as more clarification on the process is needed, Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes said Sunday night.

Mental Health Professionals Hold Public Event

By Susan Ellis -
Kids danced with banners streaming and tossed themselves around in a bouncy house Saturday afternoon at the St. Croix Reformed Church, while adults socialized and learned about traditional and holistic mental healthcare.
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Multiple Scholarship Opportunities Available for 2024 St. Croix Graduates

By Source staff -
St Croix graduates will have the opportunity to compete for at least five scholarships offered through the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development.

Setting Sail is Gavin’s Game

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
Gavin Johnson has been a part of the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy since primary school, growing and thriving within its supportive environment and now he is being given the opportunity to set sail on a volleyball scholarship to the University of Jamestown.

‘Kickin It’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Jump-Start Cultural Preservation Initiative

By Gabrielle Querrard -
Kyra James, founder of Kickin It, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Virgin Islands' history and culture through digital spaces, is excited to announce the launch of Kickin It University and encourages the community to participate in a crowdfunding campaign to ensure that cultural education classes are inclusive and accessible to all. 

Photo Focus: DeGraff Holds Day of Prayer Against Hurricanes

By Source staff -
As June 1, the official start of hurricane season approaches, the Office of Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff hosted a Day of Prayer against hurricanes in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas.

DPW Hits the Roads with Major Repair Projects on St. Croix

By Source staff -
The Public Works Department is taking its skills to the streets with major infrastructure construction projects, from Queen Mary Highway to downtown Christiansted.

Senators Scrutinize Public Workforce and Government Workers

By Don Buchanan -
Hurricanes, a pandemic, a large refinery shutting down, a declining population, and a high cost of living have played havoc on the territory’s workforce.

St. Thomas Faces Rotating Outages Due to Unit 15 Malfunctions, Diesel Shortage

By Source staff -
St. Thomas residents can expect continued rotating power outages through Friday evening as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grapples with repairs to Unit 15 and a low diesel supply.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Team Coral World Emerges as Winners of 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta

By Source staff -
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay Saturday, as Team Coral World emerged the winners during the conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

POLICE & COURTS

Bullets Blasted Through Walls Hit Woman in Ankle

By Mat Probasco -
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.

GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar May 20 – May 24, 2024

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is the Senate Calendar for the week of May 20 – May 24, 2024.

BUSINESS

New Digital Literacy Program to be Offered to Female Students

By Source staff -
Liberty Foundation is partnering with Y -Teens VI and Society of Women Coders to offer its NextGen Tech Scholar Program to female students in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the first time the program has been offered in the territory.

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GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar May 20 – May 24, 2024

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is the Senate Calendar for the week of May 20 – May 24, 2024.

POLICE & COURTS

Bullets Blasted Through Walls Hit Woman in Ankle

By Mat Probasco -
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.

OPINION

Commentary

State of the Territory | Blood Shortage in Virgin Islands Hospitals: A Critical Challenge Impacting Patient Care

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, this week discussing the shortage of blood and the challenges it brings to the healthcare system.

Op-Ed:  Ensuring Electoral Integrity: Urgent Reforms Following Judge Robert Molloy’s Ruling

Op-Ed: Plaskett Calls Out ‘Sham’ of a House Subcommittee

Open forum: From Neglect to Prosperity: A Guide to Frederiksted’s Waterfront Revitalization

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

LOCAL SPORTS

Team Coral World Emerges as Winners of 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta

By Source staff -
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay Saturday, as Team Coral World emerged the winners during the conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CCT to Present Six Performances of ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’

Source Staff -
There are six performances over two weekends of this play at CCT: May 17-18 and 24-25, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees on May 19 and 26, at 4 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Upstreet, Inc. Health & Wellness Committee to Host Cancer Support Group

By Source staff -
Upstreet, Inc. Health & Wellness Committee will host a Cancer Support Group 4th Workshop on Saturday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the Celestino A. White Senior Community Center, 2nd Floor.

OBITUARIES

Edwin Simon Dies at 86

Press release -
Edwin Simon of Estate Whim died April 21.
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