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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

FEMA Commits $384M to Rebuild Educational Facilities on St. Croix and St. Thomas

By Source staff -
A commitment of $384.8 million to demolish and replace three elementary schools on St. Croix, one on St. Thomas, and repair a school lunch warehouse on St. Thomas marks the latest milestones in FEMA’s collaboration with the territory to rebuild school infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the agency announced Tuesday. 
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Earth Day Panelists Urge Reduction of Single Use Plastics

By Amy H. Roberts -
Throughout the world, one million plastic bottles are bought every minute; each one can take up to 100 years to degrade. Five hundred billion plastic bags are used each year. Eight million tons of plastic enter oceans and wash up on beaches every year. Unless we change our ways, by weight there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish in the year 2050.

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Bryan Declares Local State of Emergency to Restore Energy Security in USVI

By Jesse Daley and Ananta Pancham -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared a local State of Emergency to tackle the territory's energy crisis andprevent further rotational power outages from crippling the the U.S. Virgin Islands.

EPA Approves $62 Million For USVI Solar Power

By Mat Probasco -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will send $62.45 million to the territory for residential community solar and power storage projects, federal officials announced Monday.

Bryan Nominates Rhea as New Attorney General

By Susan Ellis -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday at the weekly Government House press briefing, his nomination of Gordon Rhea to serve as the next V.I. Attorney General.

Court Rules: Caneel Bay Resort Belongs to the U.S. Government

By Siân Cobb -
Caneel Bay Resort on St. John belongs to the U.S. government, the V.I. District Court has ruled, ending a long-running lawsuit by EHI Acquisitions, the company that had operated the luxury hotel property since 2004 and sought to take title to the land and its improvements.

Photo Focus: Annual Earth Day Fair Reminder to Protect Planet

By Nancy Borowick -
The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park held its annual Earth Day fair in Cruz Bay, St. John Monday.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Plaskett Releases Statement On WAPA State Of Emergency Declaration

By Source staff -
In response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of a state of emergency for the Virgin Islands utility system, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett reaffirms her willingness to work with Bryan, his administration and the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands as they contend with the continued struggle to operate an efficient Water and Power Authority, according to a press release.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

GOVERNMENT

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP/CASH Documentation Due for May 1st Benefit Issuance

Virgin Islands Department of Human Services -
The Certification Unit reminds all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH) households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline for the submission of important recertification applications, periodic reports and additional information documents.

BUSINESS

WEB Aruba Signs Water-as-a-Service® BOOT Agreement With Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group -
Seven Seas Water (Aruba) VBA will construct a new seawater reverse osmosis plant, contributing a total of a minimum of 16,500 cubic meters of daily drinking water per day.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s -
Building upon last year's bronze Designation, WAPA's attainment of the gold level highlights the significant progress and dedication of WAPA in creating a supportive and healthy work environment for its workforce.

FDA Issues Public Notification on S.W.A.G.: May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels

Schneider Regional Medical Center to Host Carnival at the Hospital, Seeks Vendors

V.I. Department of Health Encourages Public to Know the Symptoms of Dengue

Department of Health to Launch a Food Safety Hotline

GOVERNMENT

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP/CASH Documentation Due for May 1st Benefit Issuance

Virgin Islands Department of Human Services -
The Certification Unit reminds all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH) households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline for the submission of important recertification applications, periodic reports and additional information documents.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

VITFF Bulletin: Conhoff Continues Her V.I. National Record Setting Streak!

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mango Tango Art Gallery Unveils Augustine Holder Exhibit ‘Opposite Sides’

Mango Tango Art Gallery -
St. Thomas native Augustin Holder presents “Opposite Sides,” which was his challenge to paint using a duplicity of styles that is reflective of two points of view.

COMMUNITY

USVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess Tournament

International Chess Federation -
Students from 10 Virgin Islands schools competed in three divisions in a five-round chess tournament.

OBITUARIES

Alfred Letang Dies at 78

Press release -
Alfred Letang, also known as “Tiger,” or “Father Christmas,” of Estate Whim died on April 19.
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