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Home Depot Embezzlement Investigation Leads to Grand Larceny Arrest

By Source staff -
A St. Thomas man has been arrested on grand larceny charges for walking out of Home Depot with unpaid merchandise, admitting to knowing the cashier purposefully discounted the price of his items, the V.I. Police Department reported Tuesday. 

Three Plead Guilty in Cocaine Smuggling Operation

By Source staff -
Eleuterio Gomez Murillo, 53, of Colombia, and Randall Vasquez, 47, and Mainor Salazar Montero, 34, both of Costa Rica, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to possession with intent to distribute cocaine onboard a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday.

Grenada Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy

By Source staff -
Rodney de Roche, 39, of Grenada, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson, III to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday. 

Town Hall Meetings Planned to Discuss Limited Purpose Driver’s License Requirements

Bureau of Motor Vehicles -
The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

USVI Begins Process of Identifying Homes that Lack Internet Access

The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands -
The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon start the process of identifying homes and businesses that lack a high-speed internet connection and are therefore eligible for grants from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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.

St. Croix Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

By Source staff -
Edward Saldana, 37, of St. Croix, entered a guilty plea on April 23, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile Henderson III to a drug conspiracy charge, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced 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.

Women’s 7v7 League Updates USVI Soccer Federation Participating Teams, Rules/ Regulations and Fixtures

USVI Soccer Federation -
The 2024 USVI Women's 7v7 League Rules and Regulations and Match Fixtures. Please take the time to review these documents closely as they will govern the conduct of the league.

Men’s League Updates USVI Soccer Federation: Teams, Rules/Regulations and Fixtures

USVI Soccer Federation -
These are the USVI Premier League (USVIPL) Rules and Regulations and Match Fixtures, which will govern the conduct of the league and contain important information essential for participation

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.

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

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.

Local Food and Farm Council Provides Update on How $500K Will Be Distributed

By Diana Dias -
The Local Food and Farm Council provided an update on their $500,000 funding and other new developments. The town hall-style meeting, which took place on Wednesday at the University of the Virgin Islands, Albert Sheen Campus, attracted about 20 attendees.

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