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UPDATE: STX Runway Reopens After Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Port Authority reopened the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport runway on St. Croix at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday after an emergency landing caused a temporary closure. 

Bryan Discusses Energy Challenges Off Island; Motta Promotes DOH Wellness Fair

By Susan Ellis -
Government House communications director Richard Motta held a short media briefing Monday to announce that Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. was off-island this week and remind the public of the Health Department’s ViBeWell event in June.
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Docket Watch: Negligence Begins at Home

By Judi Shimel -
As authorities processed a misdemeanor arrest for negligent driving on St. Thomas, they found the defendant had allegedly neglected something else. Court records say that discovery led to felony accusations for the errant driver. 

Longtime Source Contributor David S. North Has Passed On to Challenge Goliaths Elsewhere

By Shaun A. Pennington -
David S. North was born with dedication to service imbedded in him and never lost track of that primary purpose. He lived it right up until days before he died on April 26 at 95 years old.

The Lounge | A Column for Men: You ARE NOT Your Failures

By Langley Shazor -
In his biweekly column, Langley Shazor speaks to issues important to men within the territory. This week’s topic discusses finding the best version of yourself.

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Lends an Ear to V.I. Issues

By Bernetia Akin -
For a U.S. citizen who hails from, say Ohio, there’s more than one way to lose the right to vote in a presidential election. You could become a convicted felon. Or you could just move to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18.

Amended Complaint Alleges V.I. Officials Conspired with Epstein for Financial Gain

By Siân Cobb -
A second amended complaint filed Friday in Manhattan federal court by six victims of Jeffrey Epstein who are suing the V.I. government for alleged violations of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act claims territory officials actively conspired with the late multimillionaire to perpetuate his sex-trafficking scheme for their own gain.

Yacht Haven Grande Hosts Annual Boating Expo

By Judi Shimel -
Mother’s Day weekend at Yacht Haven Grande saw the return of the Virgin Islands Boating Expo, now into its second year in the Virgin Islands. Thirty vessels ranging from power boats to luxury yachts were on display at St. Thomas’ premiere marina.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up May 20 – June 2, and Every Day

By Source staff -
As the national Click It or Ticket Campaign approaches, the V.I. Police Department and the V.I. Office of Highway Safety are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in urging drivers to support buckling up when getting behind the wheel.  

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Negligence Begins at Home

By Judi Shimel -
As authorities processed a misdemeanor arrest for negligent driving on St. Thomas, they found the defendant had allegedly neglected something else. Court records say that discovery led to felony accusations for the errant driver. 

GOVERNMENT

Bryan Discusses Energy Challenges Off Island; Motta Promotes DOH Wellness Fair

By Susan Ellis -
Government House communications director Richard Motta held a short media briefing Monday to announce that Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. was off-island this week and remind the public of the Health Department’s ViBeWell event in June.

BUSINESS

Viya to Continue Offering Discounts After Affordable Connectivity Program Ends

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Despite the absence of additional funding from Congress, Viya will continue its efforts to expand connectivity offers for residents in need.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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.

Health’s Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Office to Hold First Pediatric Disaster Expo

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

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

Schneider Regional Medical Center to Host Carnival at the Hospital, Seeks Vendors

GOVERNMENT

Bryan Discusses Energy Challenges Off Island; Motta Promotes DOH Wellness Fair

By Susan Ellis -
Government House communications director Richard Motta held a short media briefing Monday to announce that Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. was off-island this week and remind the public of the Health Department’s ViBeWell event in June.

POLICE & COURTS

Docket Watch: Negligence Begins at Home

By Judi Shimel -
As authorities processed a misdemeanor arrest for negligent driving on St. Thomas, they found the defendant had allegedly neglected something else. Court records say that discovery led to felony accusations for the errant driver. 

OPINION

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Hosts National Police Week Reception Honoring Fallen VI Heroes

Source Staff -
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett hosted a reception in honor of National Police Week, where two fallen heroes from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Detective Delbert Phipps Jr. and Patrolman Lionel E. Issa, were celebrated.

Open forum: The Virtues Project

Op-Ed: Let’s Give the Whim Museum the Same Attention as J’ouvert

The Lounge | A Column for Men: You ARE NOT Your Failures

Legislature Corner: WAPA Problems Must Be Resolved Cooperatively

LOCAL SPORTS

Sistahood Repeat as Champs of the V.I. Little League Softball

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Little League Softball League came to a successful conclusion when all six teams converged at the Rudy Krieger Ballpark in Sion Farm, St. Croix for a weekend filled with softball. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

20 Piece Orchestra and Grammy Award Winning Vocalist to Take Stage May 25

By Source staff -
On Saturday, May 25 the V.I. Lottery will present VIPACC, Virgin Islands Performing Arts Cultural Connection at Prior-Jollek Hall on Antilles School campus. 

COMMUNITY

HSSTT Open House: Come See the Improvements and Adopt a Furry Friend!

By Source staff -
The Humane Society of St. Thomas will hold an open house on Sunday, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to update the community on new happenings at the shelter.

OBITUARIES

Olive Tonge Dies

Source Staff -
Olive Tonge has died. 
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