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Pre-Dawn Fire Kills Frederiksted Man

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Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out the widows of a Mars Hill, Frederiksted home early Monday. Once the fire was under control, crews entered to find a man and his dog dead, likely from smoke inhalation, said Antonio Stevens, assistant director of fire services in St. Croix.

Privateer, Blitz, Flying Jenny, Lady M, Bill T and FiDeLa Class Winners at 49th St. Thomas International Regatta

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Smart starts. Minimal mistakes. Fast finishes. These are among the successful strategies of class winners at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta, better known as STIR. Nearly 50 yachts, racing in CSA handicap and one-design classes, spanning from 24- to 70-foot vessels, and with skippers and crews hailing from the Caribbean, USA, Europe, and Australia, raced around the natural markers of islands, cays, and rocks in 12-15 knots of east-southeast breeze.
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V.I. Lit Fest 2023 Announces Author Lineup, Workshops

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Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of “Black Cake,” will headline the V.I. Literary Festival and Book Fair, taking place as a hybrid event April 13 to 16 on St. Croix with the theme, “Carrying: Recognition and Repair.”

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

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Watch: Our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, March 26, through Saturday, April 1.

Bryan Calls Legislature into Special Session

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. sent a letter to Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. Thursday calling the 35th Legislature into special session on April 5 to consider proposed legislation to authorize the Government of the Virgin Islands to use public funds to establish a line of credit of $150 million.

Nelson Urges Water Conservation as Territory Moves Toward Drought

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The V.I. Agriculture Department is alerting both the farmers and families that the territory is currently moving towards a drought and is asking members of the community to please conserve water, especially on St Croix.

St. John Celebrates the Reconstruction of the Cruz Bay Playground

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Tonia Lovejoy, the executive director of the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park, has been leading an effort for more than four years to rebuild Cruz Bay's only playground after it was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Breaking Dawn: A Skimboarder Wakes Up with the Waves

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Magens Bay Beach is a hot spot for early risers who want to enjoy the beach before the world of tourism awakes. Part 1 of this series features a Virgin Islander who has a deep love and excitement for the sport of skimboarding.

Open Forum: Environmental Lessons on the High Seas with SEA

By Olasee Davis -
I was thinking about how to write this article, telling of an adventure at sea I experienced recently. If you are familiar with the Book of Acts, Chapter 27: 28:1-10, when Apostle Paul sailed to Rome to face Caesar at his trials, then you will understand my thought process when it comes to sailing.

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Virtue of the Week – Serenity

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Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

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Pre-Dawn Fire Kills Frederiksted Man

By Mat Probasco -
Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out the widows of a Mars Hill, Frederiksted home early Monday. Once the fire was under control, crews entered to find a man and his dog dead, likely from smoke inhalation, said Antonio Stevens, assistant director of fire services in St. Croix.

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This Week’s Senate Calendar: March 27 – March 31

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Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

BUSINESS

USVI Tourism’s Commissioner Boschulte and Team Attend Routes Aviation Conference

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The USVI tourism team, led by Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte, arrived at the Routes Aviation Conference as strong leaders in their region presenting information and data about the strategic advantages for airlines to work with the territory.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Department of Health Launches Pilot Program to Help V.I. Schools Prevent Outbreaks

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The Department of Health is announcing the launch of the 'Influenza-like Illness' pilot program at schools across the territory in an effort to track and quickly treat viral illnesses and prevent outbreaks that are disruptive to student learning.

JFL Hospital and Medical Center Patient Transfer Rescheduled for April 22

Department of Health’s Vital Records and Statistics Offices to Close Territory-wide for Training

Ribbons for a Cure Accepting Applications for Scholarship Award, Financial Assistance Program

Schneider Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Entrance Has Reopened

GOVERNMENT

This Week’s Senate Calendar: March 27 – March 31

U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature -
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

POLICE & COURTS

Pre-Dawn Fire Kills Frederiksted Man

By Mat Probasco -
Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out the widows of a Mars Hill, Frederiksted home early Monday. Once the fire was under control, crews entered to find a man and his dog dead, likely from smoke inhalation, said Antonio Stevens, assistant director of fire services in St. Croix.

OPINION

Virtue of the Week – Serenity

The Virtues Project -
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

Letter to the Editor: Passing of Alexander Moorhead

Open Forum: Environmental Lessons on the High Seas with SEA

Open forum: Two Virgin Islands Women Making a Difference

Virtue of the Week – Self-Discipline

LOCAL SPORTS

Privateer, Blitz, Flying Jenny, Lady M, Bill T and FiDeLa Class Winners at 49th St. Thomas International Regatta

By Source staff -
Smart starts. Minimal mistakes. Fast finishes. These are among the successful strategies of class winners at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta, better known as STIR. Nearly 50 yachts, racing in CSA handicap and one-design classes, spanning from 24- to 70-foot vessels, and with skippers and crews hailing from the Caribbean, USA, Europe, and Australia, raced around the natural markers of islands, cays, and rocks in 12-15 knots of east-southeast breeze.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

V.I. Lit Fest 2023 Announces Author Lineup, Workshops

By Source staff -
Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of “Black Cake,” will headline the V.I. Literary Festival and Book Fair, taking place as a hybrid event April 13 to 16 on St. Croix with the theme, “Carrying: Recognition and Repair.”

COMMUNITY

WAPA Participates in Successful Career Day at Seventh-day Adventist School

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The Career Day was for 60 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The event gave them the opportunity to explore various career options and learn about different industries.

OBITUARIES

Kathryn Meryl Almony Dies at 57

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Kathryn Meryl Almony, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, known affectionately as “Kate,” passed away suddenly on March 10 in Frederiksted. she was 57 years old.
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Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of “Black Cake,” will headline the V.I. Literary Festival and Book Fair, taking place as a hybrid event April 13 to 16 on St. Croix with the theme, “Carrying: Recognition and Repair.” Read more: https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/26/v-i-lit-fest-2023-announces-author-lineup-workshops/ 📸: The 2023 V.I. Lit Fest poster features artwork by Virgin Islands artist Alexis Camarena. (Photo courtesy V.I. Lit Fest) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews

Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of “Black Cake,” will headline the V.I. Literary Festival and Book Fair, taking place as a hybrid event April 13 to 16 on St. Croix with the theme, “Carrying: Recognition and Repair.”

Read more: https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/26/v-i-lit-fest-2023-announces-author-lineup-workshops/

📸: The 2023 V.I. Lit Fest poster features artwork by Virgin Islands artist Alexis Camarena. (Photo courtesy V.I. Lit Fest)

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Legal Services of the Virgin Islands is hosting a conference on Wednesday to guide senior citizens through some of the legal issues they face as they age. Read more: https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/26/legal-services-offers-conference-for-seniors/ 📸: (submitted flyer) . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #LinkInBio

Legal Services of the Virgin Islands is hosting a conference on Wednesday to guide senior citizens through some of the legal issues they face as they age.

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Former Sen. Alex Moorhead was someone to look up to — both literally, as he stood over six feet tall, but also, according to those who remembered him after his passing this weekend, because of his elegance, grace, professionalism and service. Read more: https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/26/community-mourns-loss-of-former-senator-hovensa-spokesman-alex-moorhead/ 📸: Former Sen. Alex Moorhead was remembered for his professionalism, compassion and grace after his passing this weekend. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #LinkInBio

Former Sen. Alex Moorhead was someone to look up to — both literally, as he stood over six feet tall, but also, according to those who remembered him after his passing this weekend, because of his elegance, grace, professionalism and service.

Read more: https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/26/community-mourns-loss-of-former-senator-hovensa-spokesman-alex-moorhead/

📸: Former Sen. Alex Moorhead was remembered for his professionalism, compassion and grace after his passing this weekend. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands)

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Smart starts. Minimal mistakes. Fast finishes. These are among the successful strategies of class winners at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta, better known as STIR, which concluded Sunday. Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/27/privateer-blitz-flying-jenny-lady-m-bill-t-and-fidela-class-winners-at-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta/ 📸: The USA’s Ron O’Hanley’s Cookson 50, Privateer. (Photo by Dean Barnes) . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #LinkInBio

Smart starts. Minimal mistakes. Fast finishes. These are among the successful strategies of class winners at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta, better known as STIR, which concluded Sunday.

Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/27/privateer-blitz-flying-jenny-lady-m-bill-t-and-fidela-class-winners-at-49th-st-thomas-international-regatta/

📸: The USA’s Ron O’Hanley’s Cookson 50, Privateer. (Photo by Dean Barnes)
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Editor’s Note: The following series, Breaking Dawn, will feature Virgin Islanders enjoying the islands as the sun rises, giving them a chance to enjoy the beauty around them before tourists come to enjoy the shores of the V.I. Magens Bay is a hot spot for early risers who want to enjoy the beach before the world of tourism awakes. Part 1 of this series features a Virgin Islander who has a deep love and excitement for the sport of skimboarding. Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/25/breaking-dawn-a-skimboarder-wakes-up-with-the-waves/ 📸: Alejandro Lopez concentrates before taking his board to the surf. (Photo by Michele L Weichman) . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

Editor’s Note: The following series, Breaking Dawn, will feature Virgin Islanders enjoying the islands as the sun rises, giving them a chance to enjoy the beauty around them before tourists come to enjoy the shores of the V.I.

Magens Bay is a hot spot for early risers who want to enjoy the beach before the world of tourism awakes. Part 1 of this series features a Virgin Islander who has a deep love and excitement for the sport of skimboarding.

Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/25/breaking-dawn-a-skimboarder-wakes-up-with-the-waves/

📸: Alejandro Lopez concentrates before taking his board to the surf. (Photo by Michele L Weichman)
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“I promised myself I wouldn’t cry,” said Tonia Lovejoy, triumphing over a catch in her voice as she spoke at the dedication of the playground near the V.I. National Park’s Visitors Center Saturday morning. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stjohnsource.com/2023/03/25/st-john-celebrates-the-reconstruction-of-the-cruz-bay-playground/ 📸: Youngsters climb a tower and slip down the slide. (Photo by Amy H. Roberts) . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News #STJ #SaintJohn

“I promised myself I wouldn’t cry,” said Tonia Lovejoy, triumphing over a catch in her voice as she spoke at the dedication of the playground near the V.I. National Park’s Visitors Center Saturday morning.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stjohnsource.com/2023/03/25/st-john-celebrates-the-reconstruction-of-the-cruz-bay-playground/

📸: Youngsters climb a tower and slip down the slide. (Photo by Amy H. Roberts)
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The V.I. Agriculture Department is alerting both the farmers and families that the territory is currently moving towards a drought and is asking members of the community to please conserve water, especially on St Croix. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/25/nelson-urges-water-conservation-as-territory-moves-toward-drought/ 📸: A U.S. Drought Monitor map of the USVI detailing the status of the drought in the territory, with St. Croix listed as “severe,” St. Thomas as “moderate,” and St. John as “abnormally dry.” (Image courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor) . . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

The V.I. Agriculture Department is alerting both the farmers and families that the territory is currently moving towards a drought and is asking members of the community to please conserve water, especially on St Croix.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/25/nelson-urges-water-conservation-as-territory-moves-toward-drought/

📸: A U.S. Drought Monitor map of the USVI detailing the status of the drought in the territory, with St. Croix listed as “severe,” St. Thomas as “moderate,” and St. John as “abnormally dry.” (Image courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor)
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Watch our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, March 26, through Saturday, April 1. Our YouTube playlist is updated every Sunday, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates on the Source weather page. There’s always something new to explore with the V.I. Source! Watch (#LinkInBio): https://youtu.be/wkpU14f-M88 . . . . #VISource #USVI #TheSource

Watch our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, March 26, through Saturday, April 1. Our YouTube playlist is updated every Sunday, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates on the Source weather page. There’s always something new to explore with the V.I. Source!

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During their monthly board meeting on Wednesday, the VI Port Authority board authorized the negotiation of a new three-year lease with SkyHigh Aviation Services LLC, a Dominican Republic Airline. Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/st-thomas-will-soon-welcome-skyhigh-aviation-flights-from-the-dominican-republic/ 📸: A SkyHigh flight gets ready for takeoff. (Photo submitted by the VI Port Authority) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News @VIports

During their monthly board meeting on Wednesday, the VI Port Authority board authorized the negotiation of a new three-year lease with SkyHigh Aviation Services LLC, a Dominican Republic Airline.

Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/st-thomas-will-soon-welcome-skyhigh-aviation-flights-from-the-dominican-republic/

📸: A SkyHigh flight gets ready for takeoff. (Photo submitted by the VI Port Authority)
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Cooks, volunteers, supporters and fun seekers who numbered in the thousands turned out at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Afternoon on the Green fundraiser on Sunday, March 19, on St. Thomas, to raise money for college scholarships. The 31st annual event drew crowds of people who partied with a purpose, danced to live music, played interactive games in the Kid Zone, explored UVI programs, and sampled a variety of dishes donated by local cooks and chefs. Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/25/uvi-afternoon-on-the-green-awards-scholarships-to-2-h-s-students-and-prizes-to-winning-cooks/ 📸: Afternoon on the Green Overall Winner Arthur Raymo III accepts prize for cooking from (left to right) Vice President Mitchell Neaves and Afternoon on the Green Chair Kyza Callwood with M.C. Anthony “Tony T” Peets standing in the back. . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

Cooks, volunteers, supporters and fun seekers who numbered in the thousands turned out at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Afternoon on the Green fundraiser on Sunday, March 19, on St. Thomas, to raise money for college scholarships. The 31st annual event drew crowds of people who partied with a purpose, danced to live music, played interactive games in the Kid Zone, explored UVI programs, and sampled a variety of dishes donated by local cooks and chefs.

Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/25/uvi-afternoon-on-the-green-awards-scholarships-to-2-h-s-students-and-prizes-to-winning-cooks/

📸: Afternoon on the Green Overall Winner Arthur Raymo III accepts prize for cooking from (left to right) Vice President Mitchell Neaves and Afternoon on the Green Chair Kyza Callwood with M.C. Anthony “Tony T” Peets standing in the back.
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“Ms. Lisa Ballerina School of Dance” (MLB) on St. Thomas will welcome Kendall Duda as a guest dance instructor at the end of March. Kendall Duda, an accomplished professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer, spoke to the Source about her career, upcoming trip to St. Thomas, and what she hopes to achieve while on the island. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/professional-dancer-kendall-duda-shares-talents-with-usvi-students/ 📸: Professional Dancer Kendall Duda (Photo submitted by Kendall Duda) . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

“Ms. Lisa Ballerina School of Dance” (MLB) on St. Thomas will welcome Kendall Duda as a guest dance instructor at the end of March.

Kendall Duda, an accomplished professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer, spoke to the Source about her career, upcoming trip to St. Thomas, and what she hopes to achieve while on the island.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/professional-dancer-kendall-duda-shares-talents-with-usvi-students/

📸: Professional Dancer Kendall Duda (Photo submitted by Kendall Duda)
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Freedom City, Frederiksted is the place to be when the USVI Caribbean Music & Heritage Festival welcomes Grammy winner Chucho Valdes. The Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger is the headliner for a powerful night of music hosted at the Verne I. Richards Memorial Park this Saturday, March 25, 6:30 pm. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/23/grammy-winners-v-i-jazz-collective-to-light-up-frederiksted-stage-saturday/ 📸: Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdes headlines the second installment of the USVI Caribbean Music Festival Saturday night in Frederiksted. (Photo courtesy of United Jazz Foundation) . . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

Freedom City, Frederiksted is the place to be when the USVI Caribbean Music & Heritage Festival welcomes Grammy winner Chucho Valdes. The Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger is the headliner for a powerful night of music hosted at the Verne I. Richards Memorial Park this Saturday, March 25, 6:30 pm.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/23/grammy-winners-v-i-jazz-collective-to-light-up-frederiksted-stage-saturday/

📸: Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdes headlines the second installment of the USVI Caribbean Music Festival Saturday night in Frederiksted. (Photo courtesy of United Jazz Foundation)
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In an effort to keep Virgin Islands seniors safe from abuse, the local chapter of AARP launched a workshop series to explore the subject of elder abuse. Experts speaking at the first event, held Thursday, said more than a third of all seniors say they have been harmed by some form of abuse. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/workshop-series-explores-a-touchy-topic-elder-abuse/ 📸: AARP Workshop host Pamela Toussaint welcomes workshop participants on Thursday. (Photo by Judi Shimel) . . . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

In an effort to keep Virgin Islands seniors safe from abuse, the local chapter of AARP launched a workshop series to explore the subject of elder abuse. Experts speaking at the first event, held Thursday, said more than a third of all seniors say they have been harmed by some form of abuse.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/workshop-series-explores-a-touchy-topic-elder-abuse/

📸: AARP Workshop host Pamela Toussaint welcomes workshop participants on Thursday. (Photo by Judi Shimel)
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The Magens Bay Authority Board of Directors heard several business proposals at its meeting Friday, including for a land and sea tour operation, murals on the park’s buildings, and a reduction in the fee that the King of the Wing pays to hold its annual fundraiser at the beach. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/magens-bay-board-considers-proposals-for-tours-murals/ 📸: Members of the Magens Bay Authority Board of Directors meet Friday at Shed No. 4. (Source photo by Sian Cobb) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News @MagensBay

The Magens Bay Authority Board of Directors heard several business proposals at its meeting Friday, including for a land and sea tour operation, murals on the park’s buildings, and a reduction in the fee that the King of the Wing pays to hold its annual fundraiser at the beach.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/24/magens-bay-board-considers-proposals-for-tours-murals/

📸: Members of the Magens Bay Authority Board of Directors meet Friday at Shed No. 4. (Source photo by Sian Cobb)
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A rush-hour police escort brought Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and company into lower Manhattan early Friday to meet with the vice chairman and president of the New York Stock Exchange. They watched the opening trading bell and, after a chat with New York Mayor Eric Adams, were shuttled back to Brooklyn to sign a memorandum of understanding with the borough’s Chamber of Commerce. By mid-afternoon, Bryan was back in Manhattan, signing a similar agreement with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/24/in-new-york-a-plan-to-reshape-st-croix/ 📸: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. meet with officials from the New York Stock Exchange to discuss opening a branch in St. Croix. (Photo courtesy of New York Stock Exchange) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News @NYSE

A rush-hour police escort brought Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and company into lower Manhattan early Friday to meet with the vice chairman and president of the New York Stock Exchange. They watched the opening trading bell and, after a chat with New York Mayor Eric Adams, were shuttled back to Brooklyn to sign a memorandum of understanding with the borough’s Chamber of Commerce. By mid-afternoon, Bryan was back in Manhattan, signing a similar agreement with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stcroixsource.com/2023/03/24/in-new-york-a-plan-to-reshape-st-croix/

📸: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. meet with officials from the New York Stock Exchange to discuss opening a branch in St. Croix. (Photo courtesy of New York Stock Exchange)
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Filmmaker Savannah Lyons Anthony will host the premiere of her film, “A Blue Estate,” on Saturday, March 25. The short film was written, produced and directed by the St. Johnian who describes it as a take on a “classic Virgin Islands fable” relevant to many families. Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stjohnsource.com/2023/03/23/st-john-filmmaker-premieres-a-blue-estate-at-bajo-el-sol-gallery/ 📸: “A Blue Estate” is a first film by St. John filmmaker Savannah Lyons Anthony (Submitted poster) . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #News

Filmmaker Savannah Lyons Anthony will host the premiere of her film, “A Blue Estate,” on Saturday, March 25. The short film was written, produced and directed by the St. Johnian who describes it as a take on a “classic Virgin Islands fable” relevant to many families.

Read more (#LinkInBio): https://stjohnsource.com/2023/03/23/st-john-filmmaker-premieres-a-blue-estate-at-bajo-el-sol-gallery/

📸: “A Blue Estate” is a first film by St. John filmmaker Savannah Lyons Anthony (Submitted poster)
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Two men are hospitalized with gunshot wounds after someone opened fire on them at the Paul M. Pearson Gardens housing community Tuesday night on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department reported. Read more: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/03/22/two-men-hospitalized-after-shooting-on-st-thomas/ 📸: Police car and lights at night (stock photo) . . . . . #VISource #TheSource #USVI #LocalNews #LinkInBio

Two men are hospitalized with gunshot wounds after