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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Photo Focus: Annual Carnival Hospital Show Spreads Spirit for the Season

By Judi Shimel -
Carnival on St. Thomas celebrates 72 years in 2024, and the celebration is on! In the early days of April, crowds gathered for pageants choosing Carnival royalty. Musicians struck up the band for calypsonians at the Ruth Thomas Auditorium for the Buoy Ah Buoy, Man a Big Man showcase. And Monday night was a time for friends and family as the annual Carnival Hospital Show played out on the grounds of the Roy L. Schneider Hospital.

35th Legislature Hosts Perma Plaque Ceremony

By Source staff -
The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth Monday.
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EPA Approves $62 Million For USVI Solar Power

By Mat Probasco -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will send $62.45 million to the territory for residential community solar and power storage projects, federal officials announced Monday.

Bryan Nominates Rhea as New Attorney General

By Susan Ellis -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday at the weekly Government House press briefing, his nomination of Gordon Rhea to serve as the next V.I. Attorney General.

Photo Focus: Annual Earth Day Fair Reminder to Protect Planet

By Nancy Borowick -
The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park held its annual Earth Day fair in Cruz Bay, St. John Monday.

Quarrel Turns Deadly in Thomasville; Female Motorist Killed

By Judi Shimel -
Police say a heated argument between a toddler’s parents led to the apparent shooting death of the child’s mother. According to court records, the incident was reported to 911 just after dawn on Friday.

Education Department St. Croix District Implements Remote Instruction for Three Schools April 22

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Department of Education St. Croix District announced that Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8, John H. Woodson Jr. High School, and St. Croix Central High School will transition to remote instruction April 22 due to inclement weather.

Majestik Freedom Estrada-Petersen Crowned St. Thomas Carnival Queen

By Ananta Pancham -
Majestik Freedom Estrada-Petersen, a student at the University of the Virgin Islands, stole the show at the St. Thomas Ambassadorial Queen Competition held Saturday night at the Eldrige Blake Sports and Fitness Center. Estrada-Petersen was crowned queen, and also took home the awards for Miss Intellect, Best Swimwear, People's Choice and Queen's Raffle, sponsored by Viya.

Photo Focus: SEA Holds 31st Annual Eco-Fair

By Diana Dias  -
Editor's note: Republished as the Zoom link information has changed. The St. Croix Environmental Association held its 31st Annual Eco-Fair Friday at the St. George Village Botanical Gardens.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Plaskett Releases Statement On WAPA State Of Emergency Declaration

By Source staff -
In response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of a state of emergency for the Virgin Islands utility system, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett reaffirms her willingness to work with Bryan, his administration and the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands as they contend with the continued struggle to operate an efficient Water and Power Authority, according to a press release.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature Hosts Perma Plaque Ceremony

By Source staff -
The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth Monday.

BUSINESS

Liberty VI to Start Fiber Network Construction at Sion Farm and Sunny Isle Shopping Center

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As it acquires the necessary permits, the company is moving forward with the work, which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health & Wellness

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s -
Building upon last year's bronze Designation, WAPA's attainment of the gold level highlights the significant progress and dedication of WAPA in creating a supportive and healthy work environment for its workforce.

FDA Issues Public Notification on S.W.A.G.: May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels

V.I. Department of Health Encourages Public to Know the Symptoms of Dengue

Frederiksted Health Care Inc. Strives to Promote importance of Mental Health Awareness

Department of Health to Launch a Food Safety Hotline

GOVERNMENT

35th Legislature Hosts Perma Plaque Ceremony

By Source staff -
The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth Monday.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

D’Amour Qualifies for Summer Olympics

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands will have a representative at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in the recurve archery category.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Aubrey Artworks Presents One Night Show

By Amy Roberts -
Aubrey Artworks will present "Expansion and BEcoming," a pop-up art show Friday, from 5 – 9 p.m. at the St. John School of the Arts in Cruz Bay.

COMMUNITY

St. Croix’s Alessandra M. Evangelista Crowned Cherry Blossom Queen in Washington, D.C.

Source Staff -
Evangelista represented the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in the 76th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, a perennial tradition celebrating U.S. and Japanese relations. 

OBITUARIES

Freeman Dawson Dies at 84

Press release -
Freeman Dawson died on March 2. He was 84 years old.
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