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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.

V.I. WAPA Board Pledges Prioritized Funding for Repairs to Curb Outages

By Source staff -
In a pivotal meeting Thursday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority board confronted the persistent power outages plaguing the territory, especially affecting St. Thomas-St. John. The recent disruptions, affected in the past month by a combination of heavy rain, a lightning strike, and aging infrastructure, have left residents and businesses frustrated and searching for answers.
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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.

Judge Denies EHI’s Motion to Reconsider Caneel Bay Ruling

By Siân Cobb -
EHI Acquisitions has lost its bid to reverse a court order restoring the Caneel Bay Resort on St. John to the National Park Service, with the judge ruling on Wednesday that its motion for reconsideration is without merit.

Salary Base Increases 20-30 Percent in Tentative Wage Agreement with Registered Nurses Leadership Union, Offering More Parity

By Ananta Pancham -
A tentative wage agreement signed with the Registered Nurses Leadership Union, Inc. (RNLU) marks a significant step toward enhancing healthcare services in the Virgin Islands and offering more parity in salaries as the demand for nurses continues, according to officials.

Harika Jhanwar Shines in Google’s National Art Contest

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
In January, Google invited students from across the United States to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Amidst the impressive array of submissions, one young artist from St. Thomas stood out. Harika Jhanwar, an 8-year-old student from All Saints Cathedral School, was selected as one of the 55 state and territory winners, chosen from tens of thousands of entries.

National Weather Service Recognizes St. Croix Resident for Over 40 Years of Volunteer Weather Observations

By Rosalina Vazquez, Cooperative Observer Program Leader, NWS, San Juan, Puerto Rico -
Over the last 40 years, Roy Frederiksen, a resident of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (NWS COOP) with an exemplary record of daily precipitation data. His station is located at his home in St. Croix.

St. Thomas Man Allegedly Beat Girlfriend While Awaiting Trial

By Mat Probasco -
A St. Thomas man accused of multiple assaults over nearly two decades was arrested again after allegedly beating and terrorizing his girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Legislature Corner: Kaine, Plaskett, Cherfilus-McCormick Head Letter Urging Security Funding for Haiti

Source Staff -
Congresswoman Plaskett and two other members of Congress are leading the fight to lift the hold by Republicans on the State Department’s request for $94 million to alleviate the crisis in Haiti.

POLICE & COURTS

LEPC Announces Funding Opportunity Through Fiscal Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 John R. Justice

Source Staff -
The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) has announced that applications for submission are available for the John R. Justice Grant Program (JRJ) effective Monday, May 20 and closing on Sunday, June 30.

GOVERNMENT

Division of Personnel Postpones Spring Into Action Career Fair Until End of May

Source Staff -
This will provide job seekers with another opportunity to connect with potential employers and to explore a variety of career opportunities across different industries

BUSINESS

Roach Reminds Businesses of Franchise Tax Filing and Annual Report Deadline

Division of Corporations and Trademarks -
Franchise taxes and filing fees with the corresponding reports are due to the Division of Corporations and Trademarks as a statutory requirement for entities to remain in “good standing” to conduct business in the territory.

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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

Division of Personnel Postpones Spring Into Action Career Fair Until End of May

Source Staff -
This will provide job seekers with another opportunity to connect with potential employers and to explore a variety of career opportunities across different industries

POLICE & COURTS

LEPC Announces Funding Opportunity Through Fiscal Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 John R. Justice

Source Staff -
The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) has announced that applications for submission are available for the John R. Justice Grant Program (JRJ) effective Monday, May 20 and closing on Sunday, June 30.

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

Michelle Smith at Florida High School State Championships Continues Successes

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Michelle Smith, a a high school senior at Montverde Academy and University of Georgia commit, took part in the Florida High School FHSAA 2A State Championships in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 16.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra to Celebrate Sarah Vaughn

Source Staff -
The Virgin Islands Performing Arts and Cultural Connection will present Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, performing alongside the Caribbean Music Institute Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Prior-Jollek Hall on the Antilles School campus.

COMMUNITY

UVI Bulletin Board May-June

University of the Virgin Islands -
Here is what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands

OBITUARIES

Dante S. deCastro Dies at 98

Source Staff -
Dante S. deCastro, 98, was born on Antigua on July 2, 1925, to parents Alice Matthew-Gordon and Dalton deCastro.  Dante was affectionately known to family and close friends as “Uncle Dante.” Dante transitioned into eternal peace on April 30 in South Carolina with family and friends by his bedside.
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