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“What We Have Here Is a Person Who Was on a Rampage;” Bruce Smith Gets 35 Years in Prison

By Judi Shimel -
A former high school hall monitor and track coach was sentenced Friday to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a dozen student athletes over a period of 15 years.

Questions Remain Following District Court Ruling on Caneel Bay Resort

By Amy H. Roberts -
A District Court’s ruling on Monday to restore the ownership of the Caneel Bay Resort to the National Park Service came as a pleasant surprise to many. 
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Senate Approves Three-Step Financial Fix for WAPA

By Judi Shimel -
Lawmakers of the 35th Legislature approved a three-step solution to ease financial pressures on the Water and Power Authority. Votes taken on three bills - which includes a measure to define when a state of emergency can be declared - came in rapid succession on Thursday afternoon at the end of a six-hour session. 

Like Cash, Key Hardware Also Eludes WAPA

By Mat Probasco -
Money isn’t the only thing in short supply at the Water and Power Authority, WAPA officials said at a meeting of its governing board Thursday. While the embattled utility’s financial concerns have been well publicized, WAPA also faces dramatic challenges in obtaining key hardware vital to power generation and grid stability.

11th-Grader Danny Philip Wins 2nd Place in Vermont Pitch Challenge

By Diana Dias -
Danny Philip Jr. achieved an exciting goal recently, winning second place in the Vermont Pitch Challenge from the University of Vermont. Phillip, who is in 11th grade at the Seventh-day Adventist School on St. Croix, has aspirations of becoming a successful businessperson in technology and computer science.

Administrative Leave for Carnival and Issuance of Tax Refunds Announced

By Source staff -
With St. Thomas Carnival festivities already underway, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has locked in the administrative leave schedule for government workers and announced that more than $5 million in income tax refunds have been issued to Virgin Islands residents.

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

By Judi Shimel -
Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Two St. Croix Prison Guards

By Source staff -
A federal jury convicted two former Virgin Islands Correctional Officers of depriving an inmate of his rights under color of law and obstruction of an FBI investigation, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

IEKHS Senior Selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship

By Source staf -
Darnell Birmingham, a senior at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School has been recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship, the V.I. Education Department announced. 

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Nicholas D’Amour Performs Well in Shanghai at Stage I of the World Cup 2024

Source Staff -
There were 115 competitors in the Men’s Olympic Recurve Division. On Tuesday, the Olympic Recurve archers battled in a three-hour qualifying session. 

POLICE & COURTS

“What We Have Here Is a Person Who Was on a Rampage;” Bruce Smith Gets 35 Years in Prison

By Judi Shimel -
A former high school hall monitor and track coach was sentenced Friday to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a dozen student athletes over a period of 15 years.

GOVERNMENT

WAPA Customer Service and Business Offices Adjusted Hours for May 1-3

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
While the Customer Service offices are closed, the Authority will not be performing disconnects related to unpaid bills from May 1.

BUSINESS

Ocean Point Terminals Recognizes Local Charities for Community Work, Donates $300,000 to 20 Non-Profits

Ocean Point Terminals -
Under Ocean Point Terminal’s Charitable Contributions program, donation requests must support the advancement of education, environmental stewardship and community sustainability. 

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GOVERNMENT

WAPA Customer Service and Business Offices Adjusted Hours for May 1-3

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
While the Customer Service offices are closed, the Authority will not be performing disconnects related to unpaid bills from May 1.

POLICE & COURTS

“What We Have Here Is a Person Who Was on a Rampage;” Bruce Smith Gets 35 Years in Prison

By Judi Shimel -
A former high school hall monitor and track coach was sentenced Friday to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a dozen student athletes over a period of 15 years.

OPINION

Commentary

Op-Ed: Preservation of V.I.’s Historic Bridges is Critical to Our Cultural Heritage

By Olasee Davis -
The bridges in the Virgin Islands are being repaired and maintained if needed, which is a good thing for motorists. However, what most residents of the Virgin Islands don’t know is that we have historic bridges dating back hundreds of years to the Danish occupation of the islands, and they are protected under the law. I hope the contractor or contractors are working with the V.I. State Historic Preservation Office.

Op-Ed: Leveraging the Power of Social Media to Empower and Engage

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Applauds VIEO on Solar for All Grant of $62.6M

Op-Ed: VIPA’s Airport Transformations for the Economic Future of the USVI

Legislature Corner: Sen. Joseph’s Bills Secure Monthly Default Child Support, Renames Street for Bishop Dr. William A. Industrious

LOCAL SPORTS

Nicholas D’Amour Performs Well in Shanghai at Stage I of the World Cup 2024

Source Staff -
There were 115 competitors in the Men’s Olympic Recurve Division. On Tuesday, the Olympic Recurve archers battled in a three-hour qualifying session. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Standing Ovation for GHCDS Musical ‘The Music Man’

By Diana Dias -
The Good Hope Country Day School drama club cast received a standing ovation as they performed the musical The Music Man for their faculty night on Thursday at the Good Hope Country Day School’s Theater. This follows their completely sold-out opening night last week.

COMMUNITY

Ocean Point Terminals Recognizes Local Charities for Community Work, Donates $300,000 to 20 Non-Profits

Ocean Point Terminals -
Under Ocean Point Terminal’s Charitable Contributions program, donation requests must support the advancement of education, environmental stewardship and community sustainability. 

OBITUARIES

Desmond Burroughs Dies at 83

Source Staff -
Desmond Burroughs of Lower Cayon, St. Kitts, has died. He resided in Estate Richmond, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
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