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Charlotte Amalie
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

PFA Working on Loan for Vitol, Extends Contract to Monitor Refinery

The V.I. Public Finance Authority Board of Directors’ approval to negotiate with First Bank Puerto Rico to borrow $100 million for the buyout of the contract between the Water and Power Authority and Vitol was a quick action item on its agenda Wednesday, and its most controversial.

One Kmart on St. Croix to Close, Retail Consulting Firm Reports

One of St. Croix’s two Kmart stores is slated to close, according to a report by a retail consulting and asset acquisition firm.

Coral Nursery Launches to Restore Brain Corals in Butler Bay

In a small mobile laboratory at an eco-hotel on the west end of St. Croix, the miracle of life is taking place. In a petri dish, under a UV light, a fluorescent speck wriggles around in a tablespoon of seawater.  It is the larval form of a grooved brain coral, born just a few days ago, and already it has its sea legs. 

VIAC Ready to Begin Rebuilding Old Barracks on Hospital Street

With a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Insular Affairs, the Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts will take the first steps in fulfilling the organization's mission - to rebuild the Old Barracks Property into an educational center to teach, train and certify Virgin Islands students in historic preservation and building trades.

15 Paintings by Porschia Denning Now on Display at Mongoose Junction

Artist Porschia Denning likes to think big. She's recently completed a series of landscapes and other paintings – some as large as 4' by 9' – which can now be seen by appointment at the Mongoose Junction Office Suites.

VITEMA Cautions Residents About Heat Index and Hurricane Season

Daryl Jaschen, director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency, opened the weekly press briefing with a warning about an extraordinarily high-temperature forecast — between 102-107 degrees.

Helicopter Crash Trial Date Set

The suit filed by families of those killed in a horrific St. Thomas helicopter crash against engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce could go to trial in early June 2025, according to court records.

Three-Year Search for Accused Fraudster Leads to Court Appearance

A home repairman who became the subject of a three-year police search was picked up in Florida on Friday. Monday morning marked the initial St. Thomas court appearance for defendant Jeffrey Magras.

Antilles Senior Alex Bared Brings Exciting Recital to Campus

Last week, Antilles School began the weekend with a remarkable display of musical talent by one of its seniors, Alex Bared, who is soon to be an alumnus of the school. Bared put together an exceptional recital as part of his high school graduation requirements.

Virgin Islands Board of Education Schedules Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 7

The purpose of the meeting will be to approve the 2022-2023 Virgin Islands Board of Education School Management Accountability Report.

Two Automobile Collision on St. Croix Leaves One Man Dead

A man involved in a two-automobile collision succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

$45 Million of Unauthorized Funding Utilized by Bryan Administration

During Tuesday’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance hearing, Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer C. O’Neal testified that the $100 million line of credit requested by the governor's financial team has not been closed, thus resulting in $45 million being taken from the legislative General Fund to help pay the V.I. Water and Power Authority's debt to Vitol, its propane supplier.

Liberty VI Continues Fiber Network Construction Work on St. Croix and St. Thomas

As it acquires the necessary permits, Liberty VI is moving forward with the work, which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the region.

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$45 Million of Unauthorized Funding Utilized by Bryan Administration

During Tuesday’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance hearing, Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer C. O’Neal testified that the $100 million line of credit requested by the governor's financial team has not been closed, thus resulting in $45 million being taken from the legislative General Fund to help pay the V.I. Water and Power Authority's debt to Vitol, its propane supplier.

Two Automobile Collision on St. Croix Leaves One Man Dead

A man involved in a two-automobile collision succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Virtue of the Week – Trust

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.

Team Virgin Islands to Compete in Archery World Cup, Returns to Medellin for Ten Year Anniversary

Eight stage winners from stages one and two have already qualified for the Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in September. Four more positions are at stake in Medellin. D’Amour and Abernathy will compete for one of those positions.

Partners for Strings V.I. Youth Orchestra Is Expanding Free Summer Workshop to St. Croix

This is the first step in expanding the youth orchestra to the ‘Big Island.’ Partners for Strings' main objective is to target students who are at risk and underserved or under-resourced.

Virgin Islands Board of Education Schedules Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 7

The purpose of the meeting will be to approve the 2022-2023 Virgin Islands Board of Education School Management Accountability Report.

Russell H. Stanmier Dies at 77

Russell H. Stanmier died on Friday, May 26, at his home in Christiansted.

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