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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Survey Office Accused of Crossing Ethical Lines

By Mat Probasco -
A St. John surveyor claims the government office in charge of boundary marking has crossed the line, engaging in petty politics, personal profit, inaccurate work, and misrepresentation. He also fears it’s being covered up.

Photo Focus – Vox Pop (Voice of the People); Location – Cruz Bay

By Judi Shimel and Nancy Borowick -
A protest against WAPA scheduled to take place in Cruz Bay Friday did not. However, locals who were out and about were ready to share their feelings on how they managed to be without power for 24 hours.
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WAPA Board: Weeks of Outages Come Down to Money, Maintenance and Nature

By Adisha Penn -
After three weeks of incessant island-wide power outages that have left residents frustrated and searching for answers, the V.I. Water and Power Authority addressed the causes and gave updates on the disruptions during its regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday.

Remembering Joe and Cristina Kessler; Friends’ Beach-to-Beach Swim Was “Joe’s Baby”

By Amy H. Roberts -
When more than three hundred swimmers gather to participate in the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park’s Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on Sunday, at one point, there will be one name on everyone’s mind ­– and in the hearts of many more.

NOAA Forecasts Above-Average 2024 Hurricane Season, Expects High Number of Named Cyclones

By Jesse Daley -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an extremely active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The number of expected cyclones across the Atlantic basin this year is the highest the agency has ever forecast.

Coral Lab West Hosting Fundraiser for STX Reefs to Draw Awareness

By Diana Dias -
The Coral Lab West at Feather Leaf Inn will host a fundraiser for St. Croix reefs on Saturday, May 31. The event will feature delicious food and fascinating discussions about the importance of preserving the reefs on St. Croix. 

Virgin Island Propane, LLC Seeks Proposed Zoning Approval

By Diana Dias -
Virgin Islands Propane, LLC is requesting a variance to the I-2 zoned plot no. 8 in Estate Cassava Garden, Queens Quarter, St. Croix. The company went before the Department of Planning and Natural Resources on Proposed Zoning Map Amendments in a public hearing on Wednesday via Zoom. The request is to allow the storage, retail, and wholesale of propane to commercial and residential customers.

King Airport Reopens After Emergency Runway Repair

By Source staff -
The Cyril E. King Airport runway on St. Thomas reopened Thursday at 4 p.m. after an emergency runway repair closed the airport for almost two hours, the V.I. Port Authority announced. 

Blackout Has St. Thomas-St. John Seeing Red

By Mat Probasco -
Angry St. Thomas and St. John residents took to social media Wednesday as district-wide power outages were interspersed with easily misunderstood statements from the Water and Power Authority.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar for May 27 – May 31

Source Staff -
This week's Senate Calendar covers May 27 to May 31.

POLICE & COURTS

District Court of VI Announces Winners of 2024 Third Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest

Source Staff -
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals hosted an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade students within the Third Circuit, which is comprised of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

GOVERNMENT

DSPR Congratulates Julian Jackson Sr. and Rudolph Clarke for Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame Induction

Source Staff -
Clarke and Jackson, both esteemed Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) employees, were honored for their exceptional dedication and skill, earning them a well-deserved place among this year's 13 total inductees.

BUSINESS

St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Name Winners at Business and Professional Excellence Awards Gala

St. Croix Chamber of Commerce -
These awards recognize outstanding businesses and individuals across various industries who exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, customer service and community impact.

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GOVERNMENT

DSPR Congratulates Julian Jackson Sr. and Rudolph Clarke for Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame Induction

Source Staff -
Clarke and Jackson, both esteemed Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) employees, were honored for their exceptional dedication and skill, earning them a well-deserved place among this year's 13 total inductees.

POLICE & COURTS

District Court of VI Announces Winners of 2024 Third Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest

Source Staff -
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals hosted an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade students within the Third Circuit, which is comprised of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

DSPR Congratulates Julian Jackson Sr. and Rudolph Clarke for Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame Induction

Source Staff -
Clarke and Jackson, both esteemed Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) employees, were honored for their exceptional dedication and skill, earning them a well-deserved place among this year's 13 total inductees.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

“Rebirth” Exhibit at CMCARTS Takes A Final Bow on Saturday

By Elisa McKay -
Over 20 artists across the Virgin Islands territory answered the call for the celebration of “Rebirth – Spring Equinox.” The upstairs gallery at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in downtown Frederiksted is filled with the allure of springtime in mixed media, acrylic, watercolors…all colors evoking the spirit of the season. 

COMMUNITY

District Court of VI Announces Winners of 2024 Third Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest

Source Staff -
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals hosted an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade students within the Third Circuit, which is comprised of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

OBITUARIES

Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Gertrude Cecilia Hodge Dies

Source Staff -
Sergent 1st Class (Ret.) Gertrude Cecilia Hodge, also known as “Trudy,” died on Monday, April 29.
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