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Judge in Payne Lawsuit Threatens Sanctions if Defendants Question Her Authority Again

By Sian Cobb -
Senior Sitting Superior Court Judge Renee Gumbs Carty issued a sharp rebuke to members of the 34th Legislature on Thursday, denying their motion for an immediate stay of proceedings in former Sen. Steven Payne’s lawsuit against them and another questioning her authority to preside over the case while her term on the bench was allegedly expired.

High Court Holds Off Hearing on WAPA Board Composition, Letting Lawmakers Weigh In

By Judi Shimel -
A scheduled Dec. 12 court hearing on the composition of the Water and Power Authority Governing Board was postponed by Supreme Court Chief Justice Rhys Hodge. Hodge issued an order Nov. 29 granting time for the V.I. Legislature to weigh in on a matter spelled out in litigation filed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.
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Health Department Marks World AIDS Day with Ceremony on STX, Free Testing on STT

By Source staff -
The V.I. Health Department will hold a ceremony on St. Croix and offer free HIV testing on St. Thomas on Friday to mark the 35th observance of World AIDS Day and to show solidarity with the global community’s commitment to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

Bryan Signs 7 Bills into Law, Vetoes 3 Others Passed by Legislature Nov. 14

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. acted on bills passed by the 35th Legislature at its session on Nov. 14 by signing seven into law and vetoing two — one naming the bridge in Nadir on St. Thomas after Wayne “Facts Man” Adams, and another giving St. Croix residents affected by the lead crisis a break on their water bills — and acknowledging several of the Legislature’s nominations and commendations, Government House announced Thursday. 

WAPA Board Updated on Pole Project, Water Situation

By Don Buchanan -
Kyle Fleming, chairman of the Water and Power Authority’s Governing Board, Thursday questioned authority staff if it was using traditional methods to solve problems instead of taking advantage of the resources and technology available in 2023.

EDC Hears Havensight Hotel Application

By Mat Probasco -
Developers of the new soon-to-be 126-room hotel near Havensight Mall presented their case for tax incentives through the Economic Development Commission Thursday morning. They anticipate a March 2025 opening date.

Judge Rejects Motions for New Trial and Others Filed by John Jackson

By Judi Shimel -
The latest attempts by a convicted sex offender to have his 2022 conviction thrown out has been turned down by a federal judge. Chief District Judge Robert Molloy rejected six motions filed by former Olympic boxer John Jackson in an order issued Thursday.

Coast Guard Approves WAPA’s Oil Recovery Plan

By Source staff -
The Coast Guard federal on-scene coordinator approved the V.I. Water and Power Authority’s "Oil Removal Action Plan" Wednesday, as clean-up efforts continue for the tank 11 diesel discharge at the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas and an area of Lindbergh Bay affected by the spill, the agency announced Thursday.

Researchers: Pollutants Could Disrupt Mating of Sea Turtles

By Bernetia Akin -
Maybe for every Jack, there is a Jill, but for every Tyron Turtle, there may soon be thousands of Tillie Turtles.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Plaskett: FEMA Awards USVI With Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Rebuild Markoe and Cancryn Schools

Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett -
“FEMA has awarded the V.I. Department of Education a grant for $140,087,014.98 for Markoe Elementary School on St. Croix and a grant in the amount of $324,355,822.98 for Cancryn Junior High School on St. Thomas…”

POLICE & COURTS

Airline Employee and Passenger Sentenced On Cocaine Conviction

By Source staff -
Ahkoy Smith, 25, and Shakari Francis, 27, both of St. Thomas, were sentenced by Chief District Judge Robert A. Molloy to 20 months incarceration on their convictions of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

GOVERNMENT

Plaskett: FEMA Awards USVI With Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Rebuild Markoe and Cancryn Schools

Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett -
“FEMA has awarded the V.I. Department of Education a grant for $140,087,014.98 for Markoe Elementary School on St. Croix and a grant in the amount of $324,355,822.98 for Cancryn Junior High School on St. Thomas…”

BUSINESS

V.I. Agriculture Business Center Grand Launch Event Set for December 7

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The creation of the Virgin Islands Agriculture Business Center will provide local farmers and fishers with small business education and resources.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Christensen Named to Advisory Board of Meharry’s New School of Global Health

By Source staff -
Dr. Donna M. Christensen has been named to the founding advisory board of the new School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.

DOH Encourages Residents to Get the Flu Vaccine

Frederiksted Health Care Inc. and Others Hold Summit on HIV/PrEP

Department of Health Celebrates Completion of the New WIC Building on St. Thomas

DOH’s Pediatric Lead Testing of 118 Children Shows 4 Detected, Pending Confirmation

GOVERNMENT

Plaskett: FEMA Awards USVI With Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Rebuild Markoe and Cancryn Schools

Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett -
“FEMA has awarded the V.I. Department of Education a grant for $140,087,014.98 for Markoe Elementary School on St. Croix and a grant in the amount of $324,355,822.98 for Cancryn Junior High School on St. Thomas…”

POLICE & COURTS

Airline Employee and Passenger Sentenced On Cocaine Conviction

By Source staff -
Ahkoy Smith, 25, and Shakari Francis, 27, both of St. Thomas, were sentenced by Chief District Judge Robert A. Molloy to 20 months incarceration on their convictions of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

OPINION

Op-Ed: Castle Nugent Farms Could Become a National Park With Delegate’s Help

By Olasee Davis -
In 2009, I testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources in Congress in support of the measure to establish Castle Nugent Farms as part of the National Park System. The bill passed the House Committee with a vote of 25-14. Castle Nugent Farms came one step closer to becoming officially a National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service. Nonetheless, the bill never arrived on President Barack Obama’s desk for his signature. 

Letter to the Editor: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Op-Ed: CEO Smith Responds to Lawsuit with Commitment to Solutions for St. Croix Water Customers

Commentary – State of the Territory | Unraveling the Labyrinth: The Overlooked Healthcare Hurdle

Open Forum: The USVI Should be Thankful for the Conservation Efforts of George A. Seaman and the Gasperi Family

LOCAL SPORTS

The Jolly Junior Splash ‘N Dash for Kids 5-15 Planned for December 3

Junior Tri VI -
Junior Tri VI, a sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation, will host a swim/run event starting at 8 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, on the grounds of Bungalows on The Bay (formerly known as Chenay Bay).

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Caribbean Writer Releases Volume 37

University of the Virgin Islands -
Volume 37 boasts insightful and exciting poetry, short stories, personal essays, interviews and book reviews by established, as well as emerging, writers from within the Caribbean and its diaspora.  Through the 2023 theme, each submission contends with ideas percolating in the region and its diaspora with

COMMUNITY

Montessori School to Hold 54th Annual Las Vegas Night on December 2

Virgin Islands Montessori School -
The night will feature professional craps and roulette dealers from San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, a fire dance performance, a silent auction featuring high-end art and travel items, live music by DJ Cypha and more.

OBITUARIES

Samuel Anthony Freeman Dies at 89

The Family -
Samuel Anthony Freeman, affectionally known as “Sam,” “C-2,” “Mr. Sam,” “Freeman,” “Grandpa,” “Three for Two for One,” “Trouble” and “Number One,” of Estate Sion Farm died peacefully to be with his Lord on Nov. 20 at the age of 89.
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