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Lightning Strike Causes District-Wide Power Outage

By Source staff -
A lightning strike caused a district-wide power outage for St. Thomas and St. John Wednesday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority announced. 

Heavy Rain Forecast Through Thursday; Schools Close on STT and STX

By Jesse Daley -
Heavy rain and thunderstorms may continue to occur across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through at least Thursday. Flash flooding and mudslides are possible. The weather has led to widespread WAPA outages, and the cancellation of school Wednesday in the St. Thomas-St. John district.

Conference Spotlights Concerns and Hopes for Government Programs

By Don Buchanan -
Residents tuning into the Facebook broadcast of the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference had reasons for hope and concern.

USVI Projects Strong 2025 Revenue, Bryan Urges Caution

By Mat Probasco -
Government agencies predicted continued strong revenue collections in the territory in 2025 but Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urged a conservative approach, warning Tuesday that expenses were also on the rise.

UVI Kicks off Week of Celebration with the Pinning of Nurses

By Diana Dias -
It’s a week of celebration for the University of the Virgin Islands as they kicked it off Monday and Tuesday evening with the Nurse Pinning Ceremony for the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the Orville E. Kean Campus.  

WAPA Issues Report on Spate of Blackouts During Recent Torrential Rains

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said Tuesday that a series of outages in both districts last week and through the weekend were the result of extreme weather conditions, coupled with its aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance due to financial constraints.

Secret Harbour Beach Resort Number One Hotel on St. Thomas and Top 10 Percent Worldwide

By Source staff -
Secret Harbour Beach Resort is rated number one of 25 hotels on St Thomas and rated in the top 10 percent of hotels worldwide, according to Tripadvisor.

St. John School of the Arts Offers Free Salsa Dance Classes

By Amy H. Roberts -
The St. John School of the Arts is teaming up with the University of the Virgin Islands to offer a program in dance for middle school students attending the Julius E. Sprauve School and the Gifft Hill School. 

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

By Judi Shimel -
Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

New Clues On Missing 77-Year-Old Yield No Answers

By Mat Probasco -
Police released new information Tuesday about the missing St. Thomas woman but were no closer to finding the 77-year-old.

USVI Wellness Fair Announced, Healthcare Services Offered at No Cost to Residents

By Jesse Daley -
During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced an upcoming Wellness Fair that will offer numerous healthcare services to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medical care will be provided at no cost to individuals of all ages, insured or uninsured.  

Police: Still No Sign of Missing 77-Year-Old

By Mat Probasco -
Police are looking for a 77-year-old St. Thomas woman who walked out of her one-bedroom apartment at the Lucinda Millin Home around 5 p.m., April 26 and has not returned, officials said Monday.

Adults’ Parade: Champagne Toast, Dazzling Costumes, Traditional Troupes and a Sea of Feathers

By Ananta Pancham -
A two-hour delay caused by a surprise thunderstorm the night before only heightened the anticipation at Saturday’s Adults' Parade and, as the skies cleared and the sun peeked through, the air crackled with renewed energy and an unexpected delight – a celebratory champagne toast in the heart of Post Office Square.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 5, through Saturday, May 11.

Flood Watch Continues as Heavy Rain Impacts V.I., Puerto Rico

 By Jesse Daley -
Heavy rain Friday and early Saturday resulted in flooding across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Additional precipitation is possible, and a flood watch remains in effect until Sunday evening.

EHI Disputes Court Order Transferring Caneel Bay Improvements to Government

By Siân Cobb -
EHI Acquisitions has filed a motion in V.I. District Court disputing a recent order to transfer title to the Caneel Bay Resort and its improvements to the federal government, arguing that the judge overlooked that EHI holds a mortgage on the property.

Fight Over Car Keys Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest, Police Report

By Siân Cobb -
Derrick Callwood Sr., a law enforcement officer with the V.I. Taxicab Commission who announced in January that he plans to run for the V.I. Senate as a Republican this fall, was arrested Thursday for simple assault, domestic violence, in a dispute with a woman following the Carnival J’ouvert celebrations on St. Thomas, the V.I. Police Department reported on Saturday.

John Yob Elected Chairman of V.I. GOP in 12-1 Vote, Party Announces

By Siân Cobb -
John Yob is the new chairman of the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands following an election at a special meeting of the party’s State Committee that was held Friday at The Westin, Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Carnival Children’s Parade Bursts with Color, Music, and Joy

By Ananta Pancham -
The nearly six-hour St. Thomas Children’s Carnival Parade on Friday was a kaleidoscope of color, music and dance, with dazzling young royalty, infectious steel pan rhythms, towering moko jumbies, original choreographed routines and even a sprinkle of acrobatics keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Photo Focus: Horse Racing Returns to Clinton E. Phipps for Carnival 2024

By Judi Shimel -
As the last lap of Carnival 2024 approaches, a grand tradition of horse racing brought the crowds out to the Clinton Phipps Racetrack. Horseracing fans appeared delighted as they stepped through the wrought iron gate and onto a revitalized racing venue.

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