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Charlotte Amalie
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Prom Drive on STX Distributes Over 67 Dresses for Free

In the fairytale Cinderella, a maiden visits the ball and is dressed up by her fairy godmother. With a swish of a wand, Cinderella is off to the ball and dressed from head to toe. Unfortunately, in the real world, unlike in fictional fairytales, the cost of going to the prom can prove to be very costly. 

Choppy Seas and Possible Rainfall Expected Across USVI During Carnival Week

The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has noted that an unstable weather pattern with possible rain and thunderstorms is expected across the region throughout the week. The seas will be choppy, and marine alerts are in effect.

Kidney Patients Beseech Bryan For Funds

More than half the dialysis patients on St. Thomas pleaded with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. for more than $600,000 in promised funding vital to their health, in a letter released Monday.

New Leader at Housing Finance Authority Aims for a ‘Home for All’

Eugene E. Jones, Jr. has arrived in the Virgin Islands with a long resumé and what he says is a goal to help provide affordable housing for all V.I. residents, regardless of income.

Photo Focus: The Sounds of Sweet Pan Music for Carnival 2024

The official opening of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Village is set to take place Monday night, but the weekend before provided lots of family fun and entertainment inside the Village gates. Sunday afternoon’s Pan-O-Rama event drew hundreds of spectators to hear performances by mostly young musicians playing steel band tunes.

Shots Fired on Turpentine Run Road Leave One Dead

Shots fired on St. Thomas left five injured and one dead Sunday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Calypso Monarch John Gotti Wins the Crown Again

The official opening of St. Thomas Carnival Village has yet to come, but Saturday night brought the Fort Christian Parking Lot to life with the 2024 Calypso Monarch Competition. Nine calypsonians brought their creativity to the stage with lyrics, humor, political insights, costumes, stagecraft and a house band.

2024 Kids Night Out: Best Dressed Doll and Toddlers Derby Competition

The Division of Festivals ignited excitement at Malvern's Melodic Greenhouse Carnival Village with the 2024 Kids Night Out. This vibrant event attracted a large audience and featured 40 energetic toddlers and eight creatively dressed dolls, celebrating local heritage and the creativity of the community's youth.

State of the Territory | Liberating Justice: The Imperative for an Elected Attorney General in the U.S. Virgin Islands

In her bi-weekly column, “State of the Territory,” former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw delves deeper into issues of concern for V.I. residents.

Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Thomas – May 1-31, 2024

These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. (WICO) Dock in Havensight unless otherwise indicated.

St. Thomas Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession After Failing to Stop at Red Light

A man on St. Thomas was pulled over for running a red light and was arrested for illegal firearm possession Friday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Department of Finance Releases Important Notice Regarding Tax Refund Checks Issued on April 24

Exercise caution when opening checks. A technical anomaly occurred during the sealing process, which impacted how the account and routing numbers were reflected once folded.

Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Thomas – May 1-31, 2024

These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. (WICO) Dock in Havensight unless otherwise indicated.

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Department of Finance Releases Important Notice Regarding Tax Refund Checks Issued on April 24

Exercise caution when opening checks. A technical anomaly occurred during the sealing process, which impacted how the account and routing numbers were reflected once folded.

St. Thomas Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession After Failing to Stop at Red Light

A man on St. Thomas was pulled over for running a red light and was arrested for illegal firearm possession Friday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

The Results of the Prediction Run, 5-Mile Farm to East End Marine Park

Billy Bohlke was the overall winner with the fastest time and the closest predicted time as well. There was a new course this year to attract more runners.

Public Works Advises Public of Carnival Parking and Road Closures Through May 4

Main Street Parking - Parking will be allowed for compact cars only on Dronningens Gade (Main Street), starting near Cardow Jewelers and ending at Store Tvaer Gade. Motorists can also park their compact vehicles on the northern segment of Raadet’s Gade.

Nurse Pinning Ceremonies Planned for May 6 and May 7 on UVI Campuses

The University of the Virgin Islands will celebrate its Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Monday, May 6, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and on Tuesday, May 7, in the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

Aracely G. Nicholson Dies at 90

Aracely Garcia Nicholson died on April 18 at the age of 90.

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