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Friday, May 24, 2024

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.

Remembering Joe and Cristina Kessler; Friends’ Beach-to-Beach Swim Was “Joe’s Baby”

By Amy H. Roberts -
When more than three hundred swimmers gather to participate in the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park’s Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on Sunday, at one point, there will be one name on everyone’s mind ­– and in the hearts of many more.
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LOCAL NEWS

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.

Bryan Approves Cannabis Rules and Regulations; Officials Say Severe Weather Coming

By Jesse Daley -
During Tuesday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced a significant advancement in implementing legal cannabis use in the USVI. Details regarding inclement weather affecting the islands this week were also shared. 

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

USA Interior Awards $1.8M Subgrant to V.I. State Historic Preservation Office

Source Staff -
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.

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

USA Interior Awards $1.8M Subgrant to V.I. State Historic Preservation Office

Source Staff -
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.

BUSINESS

J. Benton Construction Celebrates Over a Decade of Dedication to Safety During Construction Safety Week

Source Staff -
J. Benton Construction proudly announces its 11th year of active participation in Construction Safety Week, which took place May 6-10 on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. This year's theme, "Value Every Voice," reflects J. Benton's commitment to creating a safety-first culture on every project.

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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

USA Interior Awards $1.8M Subgrant to V.I. State Historic Preservation Office

Source Staff -
Funding for this historic reimbursement grant program was funded through the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service’s Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund. The second-round subgrant recipients are listed here.

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

Op-Ed: Rebuttal On Blood Shortage in V.I. Hospitals

By Schneider Regional Medical Center Management -
Former Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw’s recent op-ed paints a misleading and inaccurate picture of a supposed chronic blood shortage in Virgin Islands hospitals, which includes the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Her article, seemingly aimed at garnering attention, irresponsibly undermines the efforts of our hospital and fosters unnecessary mistrust among the public.

State of the Territory | Blood Shortage in Virgin Islands Hospitals: A Critical Challenge Impacting Patient Care

Op-Ed:  Ensuring Electoral Integrity: Urgent Reforms Following Judge Robert Molloy’s Ruling

Op-Ed: Plaskett Calls Out ‘Sham’ of a House Subcommittee

Open forum: From Neglect to Prosperity: A Guide to Frederiksted’s Waterfront Revitalization

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

Verna Icilma Dagou Dies

Source Staff -
Verna Icilma Dagou died at her home following a brief illness, on Friday, May 3.  
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