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Senators Scrutinize Public Workforce and Government Workers

By Don Buchanan -
Hurricanes, a pandemic, a large refinery shutting down, a declining population, and a high cost of living have played havoc on the territory’s workforce.

St. Thomas Faces Rotating Outages Due to Unit 15 Malfunctions, Diesel Shortage

By Source staff -
St. Thomas residents can expect continued rotating power outages through Friday evening as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grapples with repairs to Unit 15 and a low diesel supply.

Early Source Contributor Carol Lotz-Felix Remembered for a Lifetime of Service

By Shaun A. Pennington -
Carol Lotz-Felix was a well-seasoned woman warrior when she volunteered to help a fledgling internet newspaper uncover systemic failures in a community she had only been part of for four years.

Police Week Hosts First Responders in Action at St. John Gravel Lot

By Judi Shimel -
Thursday’s event, held as part of Police Week, was billed as a fun day for students on St. John. It was also an opportunity to see first responders at work and the different roles they play. Police, firefighters, and volunteers from St. John Rescue held demonstrations of drone technology, police dog searches, and the extrication of a car crash victim.

Public Works Town Hall Addresses Renovation Project for Shambly Road in Sugar Estate

By Adisha Penn -
Updates from the Public Works Department and residents' concerns were shared during a town hall meeting on Wednesday addressing the damaged roadway on First Avenue in Sugar Estate and the upcoming renovations over the next twelve months. 

Unsettled Weather Possible Across USVI and Puerto Rico Beginning Next Week

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service has warned that an unstable weather pattern and rainfall may be in the forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands starting next week.

A Book Affair with Professor Max Hilaire at Seven Flags Museum Friday

By Elisa McKay -
Professor Max Hilaire, a renowned international scholar, author, and lecturer, will lead an engaging discussion at the Seven Flags Museum on Company St. in downtown Christiansted on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Bullets Blasted Through Walls Hits Woman in Ankle

By Mat Probasco -
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.

Silver Alert: Raymond Ward Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Raymond Ward, 62, of St. Croix was reported missing Thursday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Election System of Virgin Islands Has List of Inactive Voters as of April 30

Source Staff -
Elections Supervisor Fawkes encourages inactive voters to update their status before Election Day to ensure a smooth check-in process

DPNR Distributing Commercial and Recreational Fisher Safety Kits During May

DPNR Division of Fish and Wildlife -
Fishers in the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts can make an appointment to pick up their safety kit if they have not already done so.

Monique Simon Appointed as General Manager of Magens Bay Authority

By Shaun A. Pennington -
When Monique Simon steps into her new position as the general manager of Magens Bay on Monday, the big change for Simon will be she’ll be spending seven days a week at the place she calls a “vital part of my being,” not just weekends and holidays.

Photo Focus: Fifteen Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Remembered on Wednesday

By Judi Shimel -
Police, joined by other first responders, took a somber journey through the roads of St. Thomas to honor the fallen. This Wednesday, May 15 was observed as Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day across the U.S.

Republicans Surprised By Primary Election Pitfall

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands Republican leadership said Wednesday it was taken by surprise when the Supervisor of Elections announced a normal primary election was not possible because of a lawsuit filed by the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands leadership.

Students From CHS Successfully Complete NAF Academy of Business Internship Program at WAPA

Source Staff -
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (Authority or WAPA) proudly announces the successful completion of the National Academy Foundation Academy of Business internship program by a group of talented interns from Central High School.

“Bridges” Exhibit at Cane Roots Art Gallery: Opens Last Art Thursday of the Season

By Elisa McKay -
The “Bridges” Exhibit crosses the artistic gap between the Caribbean and the Americas with an opening reception at Cane Roots Art Gallery on the last Art Thursday of the season. The downtown Christiansted art museum will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Non-Profit Raises Funds for Youths Island-Wide

By Susan Ellis -
Lion Haven has been around for three years, and in that short time, the non-profit organization has engaged dozens of young people, from ages 6 to 18, from across the island of St. Croix with after-school activities. The organization will host the St. Croix Wine Walk on Saturday to raise funds for the program.

SJSA Offers Photography, Storytelling Camp, Showcases and Carnival Activities

By Amy H. Roberts -
Although the regular school year may be coming to a close, the St. John School of the Arts is launching two new free programs for youngsters as part of their community arts outreach.

Police Officer Assaulted While Responding to Incident

By Source staff -
A police officer was assaulted on St. Croix while responding to a domestic violence incident, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

VITFF Bulletin: Rachel Conhoff and Davina Browne Set Virgin Islands National Records

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Conhoff, a member of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Team and a postgraduate student at Indiana State University, has shattered two Virgin Islands national records.

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