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Rosa Joseph Dies at 81

Turnbull's Funeral Home -
Rosa Joseph, affectionally known as “Cashena” was born on June 4, 1943, in Liberta, Antigua, to the late Alpha Williams and Ann Trudie Francis.  She was a kind and generous person who used her God-given talents to help others.  For many years, Rosa worked as a seamstress sewing garments for the young and old to attend their various occasions. 

Lydia Lockhart Dies at 92

Turnbull’s Funeral Home -
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lydia Lockhart on April 3, 2025, at the age of 92.

Shooting Suspect Arrested After Violent Drug Deal Turns Robbery

By Source staff -
A man accused of shooting another during a botched drug transaction on St. Croix has been arrested more than a year after the incident, the Virgin Islands Police Department announced.

Implementation and Installation of a Trust Fund Accounting System for the Virgin Islands Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Program in the St. Thomas/St.John and St. Croix District.

Legals Editor -
BD-25-370-3701-530

In the Matter of the Estate of Sudha Ramesh Harchandrai, Deceased

Legals Editor -
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION 

In the Matter of the Estate of Susan Elin Giles-Gagne, Deceased

Legals Editor -
NOTICE OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS

VIEDA Governing Board Approves Funding for St. John Brewers Expansion, Leatherback Brewing Gets Rent Relief

By Susan Ellis -
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority’s governing board met Thursday to approve funding initiatives, business incentives, and infrastructure updates across the territory.

USVI Delays REAL ID Issuance Until TSA Database Update

By Source staff -
Residents holding a U.S. Virgin Islands non-REAL ID driver’s license will have to wait a little longer for an upgrade. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that it will delay issuing new REAL ID cards until the Transportation Security Administration adds them to its database in April.

Judge Dismisses Jane Does’ Epstein Complaint Against All But Plaskett

By Siân Cobb -
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett remains the sole defendant in a lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims against the V.I. government after a federal judge for the Southern District of New York ruled Friday that the court lacks personal jurisdiction over the other six officials named in the complaint.

McDonald’s Raises over $16,000 For My Brother’s Workshop with McDonald’s GREAT DAY Fundraiser

Mat Probasco -
McDonald's proudly presented a check for $16,200 to My Brother's Workshop, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing commitment to the communities they support.

St. Vincent Filmmaker Akley Olton at Bajo el Sol

Bajo el Sol -
Discover the art of storytelling through the lens of Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton. Olton, the founder of Island Rebel Media, a premier film, audiovisual, and multimedia production company in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, boasting over 15 years of industry experience, will be present for the screening and a Q&A session afterwards.

‘Mockos & Melee’: 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Promises Excitement and Frolic Saturday

By Linda Morland -
The 54th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, in front of Fort Christiansvaern in Christiansted, St. Croix. The parade will proceed along Company Street to Market Street, then continue onto King Street before concluding back at the fort.

Magens Bay Board Rejects Any More Talk of Smoking Ban

By Siân Cobb -
The Magens Bay Authority voted at its monthly meeting Friday to indefinitely table any discussion of a smoking ban/policy at the beach, saying the issue is sufficiently addressed in the park’s rules and regulations.

Island Mixx 15U Elite Secures Historic Runner-Up Finish at Prez Day Invitational

By Source staff -
The Island Mixx 15U Elite volleyball team made history over the weekend, finishing as the runner-up in the Gold Bracket at the prestigious Prez Day Invitational in Orlando, Florida. Competing against 28 teams from across the U.S., the squad delivered the best-ever tournament performance by a Virgin Islands team, cementing their status as a rising force in youth volleyball.

Stage Craft Academy Empowers the Next Generation of Virgin Islands Creators

By Gabrielle Querrard -
Stage Craft Academy is a free workshop series facilitated by Jonelle-Alexis Jackson in collaboration with ElevateWi. It invites Virgin Islands students between the ages of 12 and 18 who have an interest in theater production to attend its weekly classes, which are offered at ElevateWi Studios on Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

SBA Sets New High for Lending in the USVI, Again, in 2024

Small Business Administration -
Guaranteed lending by the U.S. Small Business Administration reached a new high in the U. S. Virgin Islands during Fiscal Year 2024.

Free Online Workshop for Nonprofits

Recovery Innovation Coordinator and Center of Excellence -
The "Turning Awards into Achievements” workshop will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. AST.

The Shack at Hull Bay Reopens Days After Fire Rips Through Back Portion

By Source staff -
Just days after fire tore through the back portion of The Shack at Hull Bay, the beachside restaurant was back in business Tuesday, offering a limited menu and hosting its regularly scheduled bingo night.

V.I. Math Teacher Andre Douglas Honored With Presidential Award, Reflects on Career and Impact

By Ananta Pancham -
Andre Douglas, a mathematics teacher at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, paused Wednesday amid a flood of congratulatory messages to reflect on a journey marked by dedication, innovation, and a deep belief in his students’ potential — a journey that has now earned him one of the nation’s highest honors: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

St. Croix Man Sentenced in Firearm Case

By Source staff -
Jimmar A. Payne, 31, was sentenced to four years probation, including 90 days of home confinement, a $8,000 fine and a $25 special assessment for illegal firearm possession near a school. District Judge Wilma A. Lewis handed down the sentence following Payne's guilty plea, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced.

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