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St. Croix Man Shot by Father Dies from Injuries, Police Report

By Source staff -
A St. Croix man who was shot by his father on Thursday after attempting to attack him with a machete and then a reciprocating saw has died from his injuries, the V.I. Police Department reported Friday morning. The father has not been charged. 

Elections Board Votes to Eliminate Territorial Party Candidates from 2024 Ballots

By Judi Shimel -
At an emergency meeting on Thursday, the Board of Elections voted to eliminate the names of candidates running for territorial offices from the 2024 ballots. The vote came after a closed-door executive session in which Elections officials discussed the matter with lawyers from the Justice Department.
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Xania Fleming’s Journey to Collegiate Volleyball Stardom

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
Signing with Allegheny College for volleyball was a dream come true for Xania Fleming, a senior at Charlotte Amalie High School. "When they first reached out to me, I was in shock," she recalls. "I didn't want to get my hopes up, but when the offer came, it was a life-changing experience." This offer not only validated her hard work and dedication but also opened doors to new opportunities and experiences. 

Number of Cruise Ship Visitors Climbing to One Million, WICO Predicts

By Don Buchanan -
The Public Finance Authority Board of Directors heard reports from Stephan Adams, CEO of Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, and Anthony Ottley, president of West Indian Company, in a public session lasting less than 45 minutes Thursday. The board then went into a two-hour executive session, during which the financial situation of WICO and the ongoing problems with the Water and Power Authority were discussed.

Numerous Programs at VICM Aimed Toward Community Enrichment, Accessibility, and Child Development

By Gabrielle Querrard -
The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum, whose doors opened in 2016, hosts a myriad of programs dedicated to literacy, accessibility, and child development. Their latest program is “Yoga For Kids,” a collaboration with Breathe St. Thomas, which takes place Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. at VICM in Buccaneer Mall.

WAPA’s Frozen Bank Accounts Tied to Lawsuit, Court Records Show

By Siân Cobb -
It wasn’t until the V.I. Water and Power Authority tried to pay for a fuel purchase on April 17 that it discovered its FirstBank account with some $6.9 million in funds had been frozen, documents in a long-running lawsuit against the utility reveal.

Double the Celebration: UVI Officially Opens Livestock and Aquaponics Facilities

By Diana Dias -
It was double the celebration on Wednesday for the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture as they held their official ribbon cutting for their small ruminant livestock and aquaponics facilities. Both facilities were damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and qualified for both federal and local funding. 

Whim Museum Makes Most Endangered List

By Susan Ellis -
Being on a national list of the “worst” doesn’t seem like a good thing, but according to stakeholders, Whim Museum being designated one of the 11th Most Endangered Historic Places in America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation will improve, rather than hinder, the St. Croix museum’s chances to repair the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes.

Virgin Islanders Urged to Rethink Coastal Development

By Don Buchanan -
Gregory Guannel, director of the Caribbean Green Technology Center of the University of the Virgin Islands, said Wednesday that human activity is putting the territory's coastlines under a lot of pressure.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Eastern Caribbean Center Leverages New Technology for a V.I. Community Survey

Source Staff -
This scientific survey of a sample of households is a follow-up to the one conducted in 2018.  The information collected is like that gathered in the Population and Housing Census of 2020.

POLITICS

2024 Primary Election Casting of Lots for Public Office to Be Held June 4

Source Staff -
Pursuant to the Virgin Islands Code, the Casting of Lots for candidates for the position of names on the Primary Election ballot for public office. will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the respective offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix

POLICE & COURTS

CIB Investigation Led to Arrest of Darnley Petersen for Attempted Murder

By Source staff -
A St. Croix man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for a September 2023 shooting, the V.I. Police Department reported Friday. 

GOVERNMENT

Senior Citizens Benefit Significantly from Funds Paid Out

Virgin Islands Lottery is -
The Virgin Islands Lottery is pleased to announce that it has paid out over $1.4 million in transfers for second quarter FY 2024 to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, fulfilling its mandates set by law under Title 32 of the V.I. Code.

BUSINESS

Viya Offices Close in Observance of Memorial Day

Source Staff -
As we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, Viya will suspend its operations.

POLITICS

2024 Primary Election Casting of Lots for Public Office to Be Held June 4

Source Staff -
Pursuant to the Virgin Islands Code, the Casting of Lots for candidates for the position of names on the Primary Election ballot for public office. will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the respective offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix

Board of Elections to Hold Voters’ Registration Drive and Machine Demonstration

Source Staff -
The event is being coordinated with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority 2024 Housing Expo.

Oriol Issues Reminder of Political Advertising Regulations

First Day to Submit Nomination Petitions and Papers Is Tuesday, May 14

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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

Senior Citizens Benefit Significantly from Funds Paid Out

Virgin Islands Lottery is -
The Virgin Islands Lottery is pleased to announce that it has paid out over $1.4 million in transfers for second quarter FY 2024 to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, fulfilling its mandates set by law under Title 32 of the V.I. Code.

POLICE & COURTS

CIB Investigation Led to Arrest of Darnley Petersen for Attempted Murder

By Source staff -
A St. Croix man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for a September 2023 shooting, the V.I. Police Department reported Friday. 

OPINION

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Accompanies Biden on Air Force One

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett -
Thursday, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett accompanied President Joe Biden, and they met Vice President Kamala Harris on Air Force One to attend a rally at Girard College and a later meeting with Black Businesses in Philadelphia, Penn.

Op-Ed: Whelks are Delicious to Eat, and Important to Protect

Op-Ed: You Need to Know: Positions for Elections in 2024

Virtue of the Week – Acceptance

Legislature Corner: The State of WAPA’s Infrastructure and Management is Unacceptable

LOCAL SPORTS

Xania Fleming’s Journey to Collegiate Volleyball Stardom

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
Signing with Allegheny College for volleyball was a dream come true for Xania Fleming, a senior at Charlotte Amalie High School. "When they first reached out to me, I was in shock," she recalls. "I didn't want to get my hopes up, but when the offer came, it was a life-changing experience." This offer not only validated her hard work and dedication but also opened doors to new opportunities and experiences. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Forum to Screen Academy Awards 2024 Nominee ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ on June 5

Source Staff -
The new date for this documentary’s screening is Wednesday, June 5. The Forum Film Festival 2024 will screen ‘Bobi Wine: The People's President’ at Prior-Jollek Hall, Antilles School campus. This Ugandan Academy Awards 2024 nominee for Best Documentary Feature

COMMUNITY

Queen Conch Closed to Fishing from June 1 Through October 31

DPNR Division of Environmental Enforcement -
The annual queen conch seasonal closure will commence on Saturday, June 1, for both the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts, as established by a regulation effective July 1, 2008.

OBITUARIES

Ethelyn D. Smith Dies at 82

Source Staff -
Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Ethelyn D. Smith on April 30 at the age of 82, peacefully, at her residence.  
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