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Gladys E. Williams-Broome Dies at 97

Source Staff -
Gladys E. Williams-Brome died on April 27 at the age of 97.

Donald Pickering Dies

Press release -
Donald “Icha” Pickering (pronounced “Isha”) died on May 4.

Olive Tonge Dies

Source Staff -
Olive Tonge has died. 

HSSTT Open House: Come See the Improvements and Adopt a Furry Friend!

By Source staff -
The Humane Society of St. Thomas will hold an open house on Sunday, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to update the community on new happenings at the shelter.

WCSC 40th Annual Women Race: Run4Her

By Source staff -
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix's 40th Annual Women Race is set to take place on Sunday, June 2, at 4:45 p.m. in Frederiksted. The virtual race will be held from May 31, 12:05 a.m., to June 1, 2024, at 11:55 p.m. 

Beach Advisory for May 6 – 10

VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at popular swimming beaches throughout the territory by sampling for enterococci bacteria and turbidity, which is a measure of water clarity, advises the public of the following:

Carol Lotz-Felix Dies at 83

The Family -
The energy spirit we know as Carol Lotz-Felix departed this realm on April 23.

Joseph Alexander Halliday Sr. Dies at 70

Press release -
Beloved father and brother Joseph Alexander Halliday Sr., also known to many as Rogo Joe, “Joe Percy”” or “Cumpy” to many of his childhood friends, died on April 11 at the age of 70.

Dorine C. Webster Dies at 89

Press release -
Dorine Celestine Webster died peacefully at home on April 28 at the age of 89.

Tatyana Muntyan Sets New Americas and World Record for Virgin Islands Archery

2024 Pan American Youth and Masters Championships -
After setting these remarkable records, the Virgin Islands duo of Muntyan and Arnold move on to the individual and mixed team elimination rounds. 

Join Landmarks on May 15 to Celebrate Historic Preservation Month; Whim Welcomes National Trust to St. Croix

St. Croix Landmarks Society -
As one of the 2024 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, Estate Whim Museum is receiving the attention of the national preservation organization, which includes a visit to St. Croix next week.

USVI Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan Townhall Meetings to be Held

University of the Virgin Islands and the VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency -
Every five years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires states and territories to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Virgin Islands National Park Seeks Youths for Summer Conservation Corps Jobs

Virgin Islands National Park Service -
The dates of this summer's program are June 10-July 26. The crew will work 32 hours a week for $15/hour. Applications are due by May 22.

Jean B. Prince Dies at 89

Press release -
Jean B. Prince of St. Croix died on April 27. She was 89 years old.

Mary E. Madir Dies

Press release -
Mary E. Madir died on April 10.

Education and Governor’s Office to Kick Off 16th Annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge

The Virgin Islands Department of Education, and the Office of the Governor -
This year, students are encouraged to "Unlock the Adventure!" through the joy of reading.

Elections System VI Congratulates Caroline F. Fawkes on Receiving Honorary Degree From UVI

Source Staff -
Fawkes will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoring her trailblazing accomplishments as an aviator and the role she plays as a mentor and inspiration to the territory’s youth.

STT Student Cloud Rimer Presents Academic Work at Albion College Student Research Symposium

Albion College's -
St Thomas student Cloud Rimer presented an original research poster titled "Seeing the Past in the Present: Understanding Trilobites through Roly-Polies"

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center Hopes to Raise $50,000 With Pledge-a-Thon

St. Croix Animal Welfare Center -
On May 24, the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center is going live from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across the internet and over the radio. The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center has been operating under critical animal capacity for over a year.

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.

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