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Former CAHS Coach Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Exploitation

By Source staff - April 26, 2024

Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy sentenced Alfredo Bruce Smith, 53, of St. Thomas, to 35 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Upon release from prison, Smith must register as a sex offender, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

Questions Remain Following District Court Ruling on Caneel Bay Resort

By Amy H. Roberts - April 26, 2024

A District Court’s ruling on Monday to restore the ownership of the Caneel Bay Resort to the National Park Service came as a pleasant surprise to many.

Third Circuit Scheduled to Hear Jackson, Other Appeals on May 16

By Siân Cobb - April 26, 2024

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in four local cases on May 16 on St. Thomas, including that of John Jackson, the onetime Olympic boxer who was sentenced in February 2023 to 25 years in prison on rape and child pornography charges and is seeking to suppress evidence from a search of his home that was used at trial.

Op-Ed: Leveraging the Power of Social Media to Empower and Engage

By Gabrielle Querrard - April 26, 2024

In the past 20 years, humanity has seen huge advancements in just about every industry. This progression can be attributed to varying factors, including broader access to educational opportunities and more collaboration among neighboring countries around the world.

Standing Ovation for GHCDS Musical ‘The Music Man’

By Diana Dias - April 26, 2024

The Good Hope Country Day School drama club cast received a standing ovation as they performed the musical The Music Man for their faculty night on Thursday at the Good Hope Country Day School’s Theater. This follows their completely sold-out opening night last week.

Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day: Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition

By Source staff - April 26, 2024

In celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day, the Virgin Islands Education Department, in partnership with Viya, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in STEAM initiative, "Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition."

Senate Approves Three-Step Financial Fix for WAPA

By Judi Shimel - April 26, 2024

Lawmakers of the 35th Legislature approved a three-step solution to ease financial pressures on the Water and Power Authority. Votes taken on three bills - which includes a measure to define when a state of emergency can be declared - came in rapid succession on Thursday afternoon at the end of a six-hour session.

Governor Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

Source Staff - April 26, 2024

On the following dates during the Carnival season, employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed.

Genealogy Library Offers Class on Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing a Family History

Caribbean Genealogy Library - April 26, 2024

This class will give an overview of the key steps to writing and publishing your family history.

DPNR to Provide Free Ice for Commercial Port Sampling Program

Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife - April 26, 2024

The Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds all commercial fishers, as a stipulation of their commercial fishing license, that they must complete one port sample per quarter.

Like Cash, Key Hardware Also Eludes WAPA

By Mat Probasco - April 25, 2024

Money isn’t the only thing in short supply at the Water and Power Authority, WAPA officials said at a meeting of its governing board Thursday. While the embattled utility’s financial concerns have been well publicized, WAPA also faces dramatic challenges in obtaining key hardware vital to power generation and grid stability.

11th-Grader Danny Philip Wins 2nd Place in Vermont Pitch Challenge

By Diana Dias - April 25, 2024

Danny Philip Jr. achieved an exciting goal recently, winning second place in the Vermont Pitch Challenge from the University of Vermont. Phillip, who is in 11th grade at the Seventh-day Adventist School on St. Croix, has aspirations of becoming a successful businessperson in technology and computer science.

Administrative Leave for Carnival and Issuance of Tax Refunds Announced

By Source staff - April 25, 2024

With St. Thomas Carnival festivities already underway, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has locked in the administrative leave schedule for government workers and announced that more than $5 million in income tax refunds have been issued to Virgin Islands residents.

Start of Carnival Shooting Trial Faces Possible Delay

By Judi Shimel - April 25, 2024

Jury selection in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally shooting a man at the end of last year’s Carnival Parade is being delayed. The judge presiding over the case rescheduled the process for a later date to accommodate a hearing over evidence to be admitted at trial.