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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Isolated Power Outages Continue After Lightning Strike in St. Thomas

By Source staff -
St. Thomas and St. John residents faced a nearly half-day power outage after a lightning strike earlier Wednesday, according to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. The extent of the damage is still under investigation by WAPA crews, according to officials.

National Hurricane Season Preparedness Week: Planning for Possible Cyclones

By Jesse Daley -
U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The period is meant to raise awareness about the destruction that cyclones can cause and to provide information and resources for individuals to be as prepared as possible.
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Heavy Rain Forecast Through Thursday; Schools Close on STT and STX

By Jesse Daley -
Heavy rain and thunderstorms may continue to occur across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through at least Thursday. Flash flooding and mudslides are possible. The weather has led to widespread WAPA outages, and the cancellation of school Wednesday in the St. Thomas-St. John district.

Conference Spotlights Concerns and Hopes for Government Programs

By Don Buchanan -
Residents tuning into the Facebook broadcast of the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference had reasons for hope and concern.

USVI Projects Strong 2025 Revenue, Bryan Urges Caution

By Mat Probasco -
Government agencies predicted continued strong revenue collections in the territory in 2025 but Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urged a conservative approach, warning Tuesday that expenses were also on the rise.

UVI Kicks off Week of Celebration with the Pinning of Nurses

By Diana Dias -
It’s a week of celebration for the University of the Virgin Islands as they kicked it off Monday and Tuesday evening with the Nurse Pinning Ceremony for the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the Orville E. Kean Campus.  

WAPA Issues Report on Spate of Blackouts During Recent Torrential Rains

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said Tuesday that a series of outages in both districts last week and through the weekend were the result of extreme weather conditions, coupled with its aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance due to financial constraints.

Secret Harbour Beach Resort Number One Hotel on St. Thomas and Top 10 Percent Worldwide

By Source staff -
Secret Harbour Beach Resort is rated number one of 25 hotels on St Thomas and rated in the top 10 percent of hotels worldwide, according to Tripadvisor.

St. John School of the Arts Offers Free Salsa Dance Classes

By Amy H. Roberts -
The St. John School of the Arts is teaming up with the University of the Virgin Islands to offer a program in dance for middle school students attending the Julius E. Sprauve School and the Gifft Hill School. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

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.

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

GOVERNMENT

VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

BUSINESS

UVI Partners With Cruzan Rum, Department of Labor on Job Readiness Summer Program

University of the Virgin Islands -
The Job Readiness Summer Program kicks off with an intensive one-week boot camp, running from June 17 to June 23.

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VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

VITFF: Rachel Conhoff Sets V.I. National Record in 1500m!

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff excels at the Bill Hayes Invitational held in Bloomington, Ind.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Children’s Museum of St. Croix Hosts a Playdate for Adults

By Susan Ellis -
“Home Sweet Home” is what the Children’s Museum of St. Croix hopes to achieve with its annual fundraiser on Saturday.

COMMUNITY

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Hopes to Raise $50,000 With Pledge-a-Thon

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center -
On May 24, the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center is going live from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across the internet and over the radio. The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center has been operating under critical animal capacity for over a year.

OBITUARIES

David S. North Dies at 95

By the family -
David S. North, internationally recognized authority on immigration policy, died on Friday April 26, 2024 at the age of 95.
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