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Friday, September 22, 2023

STX High Schools Closed as Students Protest in Support of Teacher Walkouts

By Source staff -
St. Croix Central High, St. Croix Educational Complex, and John H. Woodson Jr. High School are closed Friday as students protest in support of teacher walkouts over conditions at the island's schools, the V.I. Education Department announced.

Multiple Agencies Battling Bovoni Landfill Fire; Air Monitoring Underway

By Sian Cobb -
Efforts to contain the Bovoni landfill fire on St. Thomas continued Thursday, and likely will for at least the next few days, as crews on the ground and in the air fight the blaze that erupted a week ago. Multiple government agencies are involved in the operation, and on Thursday, the V.I. National Guard began to monitor the air quality at nearby schools and the surrounding communities.
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National Hurricane Center is Monitoring a Tropical Wave Moving Across the Atlantic

By Jesse Daley -
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring another tropical wave as it travels west toward the Caribbean region.  

Pan Dragons Fly to Washington

By Judi Shimel -
Performers from St. John’s Love City Pan Dragons left the Cyril E. King Airport for Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Organizers say the youth steel band will be featured performers at a prayer breakfast during the annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference.

Responders Hope Water Drops Over Landfill Help Extinguish Fire Within Two Days

By Source staff -
Coordinated response efforts at the Bovoni landfill on St. Thomas include a series of aerial water drops, which began Wednesday afternoon and will continue over the next two days in hopes of fully extinguishing the blaze that started last week but has continued to smolder and reignite.

Bryan Blames Climate Change as STX Teachers Walk Out Over Poor Conditions

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. weighed in as teacher walkouts closed schools on St. Croix for a second day Thursday, saying in a statement that climate change is to blame for some of the issues that educators are protesting, while acknowledging it's "frustrating to work in less-than-ideal conditions."

Visibly Frustrated Teachers Protest for Demands to Be Met on STX

By Source staff -
Visibly frustrated teachers staged a walkout and protest on Wednesday on St. Croix. “No justice, no peace,” one teacher chanted outside of the Pearl B. Larsen PreK8 School as they held onto signs that read “Needs, Teachers, Paraprofessionals,” and “Improve Working Conditions,” along with other demands. 

Senators Support Protesting Teachers, Decry Decrepit Conditions

By Mat Probasco -
Senators diverged from Rules and Judiciary Committee’s agenda Wednesday to voice support for St. Croix teachers who held a walkout to protest their working conditions.

Outside Help Arriving to Fight Bovoni Fire

By Don Buchanan -
Volunteer firefighters from St. Croix and a helicopter from the Puerto Rico National Guard arrived Wednesday to help extinguish the Bovoni landfill fire, which has been burning since Sept. 14, according to VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

V.I. Department of Education to Distribute Device and Instructional Packets for Boschulte Middle School

Virgin Islands Department of Education -
VIDE informs parents and guardians of students enrolled at the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School that due to the declared State of Emergency in response to an ongoing fire at the Bovoni Landfill, the school will remain closed.

POLICE & COURTS

St. Thomas Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison on Firearm Charges

By Source staff -
A St. Thomas woman has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and for possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

GOVERNMENT

National Health IT Recognizes Governor for Advancing Telehealth, Broadband and Precision Medicine to Underserved Communities

Office of the Governor -
Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award.

BUSINESS

Hollywood Comes to USVI; Cane Bay Film Industry Workforce Training Program Now Taking Applications

Cane Bay Films LLC -
Johanna Bermúdez-Ruiz, international award-winning filmmaker has announced the launch of the Cane Bay Films LLC Film Industry Workforce Training Program™©. It has partnered with the USVI Government.

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GOVERNMENT

National Health IT Recognizes Governor for Advancing Telehealth, Broadband and Precision Medicine to Underserved Communities

Office of the Governor -
Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award.

POLICE & COURTS

St. Thomas Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison on Firearm Charges

By Source staff -
A St. Thomas woman has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and for possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

OPINION

Opinion: Mahogany Trees in Havensight Saved!

By Enrique Rodriguez -
Recognizing and showing appreciation for the initiatives of local officials to preserve trees, especially those of historical importance, is very significant. Trees in urban environments provide a plethora of invaluable benefits, reflecting their unparalleled importance. Thank you, Commissioner Gabriel, of Department of Public Works, for coming to the rescue.

Opinion: Don’t Confuse Hog Plums With September Plums

Commentary | State of the Territory: Fulfilling Promises on Cannabis Legalization and Expungement

Legislature Corner: Plaskett Releases Statement on Budget Talks, FEMA Disaster Fund Emergency Protocols

Open Forum: An Ode to the Dump

LOCAL SPORTS

Bridget Klein Represents USVI at NACAC Trail Running Championship; Cross Country Continues in V.I.

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation member Bridget Klein represented the USVI in the first 2023 NACAC Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Saskatchewan, Canada, on Sept. 16.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Comes to USVI; Cane Bay Film Industry Workforce Training Program Now Taking Applications

Cane Bay Films LLC -
Johanna Bermúdez-Ruiz, international award-winning filmmaker has announced the launch of the Cane Bay Films LLC Film Industry Workforce Training Program™©. It has partnered with the USVI Government.

COMMUNITY

National Health IT Recognizes Governor for Advancing Telehealth, Broadband and Precision Medicine to Underserved Communities

Office of the Governor -
Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award.

OBITUARIES

Leonor Ayala Dies at 97

Press release -
Leonor Ayala, also known as “Leonorcita,” of Estate Mon Bijou, died on Sept. 8.
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