The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works advises the public of a temporary road closure along Melvin Evans Highway from the Industrial Park Intersection to the Diage Intersection for asphalt rehabilitation at the East Airport Intersection.
DW contractor – Marco St. Croix, Inc. – will commence work on Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The scope will include shoulder grading, milling, paving, and re-striping. This project is funded through GARVEE Funds.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area and follow posted detour signage. Please refer to the provided map for clear guidance on alternate routes.
Westbound traffic will be diverted at the Diage Intersection via Route 663 to Route 70 (Queen Mary Highway).
Eastbound traffic will be diverted at the Industrial Park Intersection via Route 669 to Route 70.
Access to the airport should be made via West Airport Road (Route 64) through the West Airport Intersection.
DW appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it works to improve road conditions throughout the territory.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Alphonse Powell a/k/a Alphonse Lewis Powell , Deceased.
PROBATE CASE NO. ST-2026-PB-00030 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Administration has been filed on behalf of the ESTATE OF Alphonse Powell a/k/a Alphonse Lewis Powell, Deceased, and that JULIA V. GREGOIRE has been appointed administratrix of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to promptly present them to the undersigned or with the Court, verified by affidavit, and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment promptly to Kurt E. Petri, Esq., Attorney for the Estate.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: May 5, 2026
DUDLEY NEWMAN FEUERZEIG LLP /s/Kurt E. Petri, Esq. Kurt E. Petri, Esq.
V.I. Bar No. 1110
Law House – 1000 Frederiksberg Gade
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Telephone: (340) 774-4422
E-mail: kpetri@dnfvi.com
From lively music and cultural celebrations to great food and community gatherings, Cinco de Mayo is a time of energy and joy across the territory. The VI Police Department/Office of Highway Safety (VIPD/OHS) is reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly and keep safety first on the road.
(Submitted photo)
Cinco de Mayo is a time of celebration, culture, and togetherness, but that spirit should never include impaired or careless driving. Alcohol, drugs, distractions, and fatigue can cause slow reaction time, impaired judgement resulting in increased crashes, serious injuries, and sometimes fatalities.
Keep the celebrations joyful by planning to:
Arrange for a sober driver.
Never drive under the influence, choose a safe way home.
Stay focused behind the wheel and avoid distractions.
Make sure you are well-rested before getting behind the wheel.
The goal is simple: enjoy every moment of the celebration and make it home safely to do it again tomorrow.
For more information about drug-impaired driving, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drug-impaired-driving. To request a traffic safety presentation or learn more about impaired driving prevention, contact the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety through Director Daphne O’Neal at daphne.oneal@vipd.vi.gov, or the Impaired Driving Program Manager, K’ Tonya Petrus at k’tonya.petrus@vi.gov.You may also contact the office via telephone at (340) 772-3025.
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is informing the public of the upcoming Queen Street (Feeder 1A) Underground Electrical Project in Christiansted Town, with construction anticipated to begin in mid-May 2026.
Map of the Queen Street (Feeder 1A) Underground Electrical Project area in Christiansted Town. (Submitted photo)
This project is part of WAPA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen system resilience and improve service reliability by transitioning electrical infrastructure from overhead to underground.
Haugland Virgin Islands, the awarded contractor, will carry out the project on behalf of WAPA. Initial activities will include material staging and site preparation, followed by full construction shortly thereafter.
The project will replace the existing overhead electrical distribution system with a new underground system. Work will include the installation of underground primary distribution lines utilizing concrete-encased duct banks, along with associated infrastructure such as manholes, handholes, pad-mounted switchgear, primary sectionalizing cabinets, primary metering cabinets, and pad-mounted transformers. Construction is currently anticipated to be completed by January 2027.
To facilitate construction, road closures will be implemented in phases, with work progressing in blocks or sections throughout Christiansted Town/Downtown Christiansted. Traffic control plans will be in place, and detour signage will direct motorists safely around active work zones. Drivers should anticipate delays, follow posted signage, and comply with instructions from traffic management personnel.
There may be occasional disruptions to electrical service during certain phases of the project. The Authority will minimize any inconvenience and notify affected areas/customers via WAPA alerts.
WAPA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the community’s cooperation and support as the Authority continues to modernize and strengthen the territory’s electrical distribution system.
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Communication’s department is committed to reaching, informing, and connecting with the youngest members of the community to the eldest, through meaningful, transparent and effective communication.
A group of 21 student chess players from St. Thomas and St. John is being recognized for a strong showing at the National K-12 Grade Championships, held in Chicago at the end of March. (Submitted photo)
A group of 21 student chess players from St. Thomas and St. John is being recognized for a strong showing at the National K-12 Grade Championships, held in Chicago from March 25 to 30.
The students, representing the St. Thomas/St. John Youth Scholastic Chess Club, competed against more than 2,000 players from across the country in the multi-day tournament organized by the United States Chess Federation.
Participants from the Virgin Islands came from a range of schools, including All Saints Cathedral School, Antilles School, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, Charlotte Amalie High School, V.I. Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School, and homeschool programs.
Over three days, students competed in seven rounds of play, with top performers in each section earning national recognition.
Among the highlights, Naitik Jhanwar of All Saints Cathedral School delivered one of the strongest performances from the territory, finishing eighth in his section without a loss and earning a medal. He also placed second overall in the National Blitz competition.
Charlotte Amalie High School student Ger’Lanni Straun also earned a medal, placing 18th in his division.
Students from Ivanna Eudora Kean High School — Diego Emile, Leeann Lewis, Peter Phillippe, and Aysia Carty — competed in their first national tournament and, as a team, won more than 60% of their matches.
Antilles School students Dillen Webbe, Ajay Mirpuri, Eli Blondeau, Ethan Ronen, and Roman Overmyer added to the territory’s results, returning home with two trophies from a U.S. Chess Federation-sponsored Blitz competition.
Strong individual performances were also noted across the delegation, including Dejw Wrensford of the homeschool group, as well as Tendaji Davis of the V.I. Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy and Jordan Vanterpool of Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School, both described as rising players in the program.
In addition to the competition, students participated in an educational tour of Chicago, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Black History Museum, and the University of Chicago.
Organizers extended thanks to community members and organizations who supported the trip, making it possible for the students to compete on the national stage.
Clad in the Federation’s signature kit, IShowSpeed makes a surprise appearance along the Adults’ Parade route, drawing a wave of fans as he moves through downtown, from the Village to the road, adding another layer of energy to Carnival Saturday. (Photo by James Gardner)
It started with a World Cup match — and a jersey that stood out.
Watching the 2022 tournament, U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation General Secretary Firas Idheileh kept coming back to Senegal — not just how they played, but how they presented themselves. The team’s white home kit carried a bold chevron in green, yellow, and red with a star at the center, pulled straight from the national flag. The green alternate leaned into the team’s “Lions of Teranga” identity, with a stylized lion worked into the design.
You didn’t have to guess who they were.
“When you see a team’s jersey, you want it to be something you recognize and resonate with immediately,” Idheileh said in a call with the Source Monday.
At the time, he was just a year or two into his work with the federation, and as his role grew, eventually becoming general secretary, so did the opportunity to shape how the territory shows up on the international stage. Along with performance, that also meant identity, he said.
The federation’s rebrand, centered around a new set of kits, was built with that in mind.
The two primary looks — a blue-and-yellow set and a black alternate — both incorporate the Virgin Islands madras, a fabric formally adopted as a cultural symbol of the territory, with each colored thread carrying meaning: blues tied to the surrounding waters, yellow to the Ginger Thomas, green to the land, red to strength, pink to the conch shell, and white to the flour-sack clothing that reflects resilience and resourcefulness. Woven together, it becomes something people here recognize instantly.
“We wanted it to feel like home,” Idheileh said.
On the blue-and-yellow kits, that identity runs even deeper. The designs incorporate patterns inspired by the petroglyphs at Reef Bay on St. John — carvings created by Indigenous Taíno peoples that remain some of the most recognizable historic symbols in the territory. It’s a quiet detail, but a deliberate one, tying the present-day team to a much older story.
The black jersey, used as the alternate, takes a different approach. Still built on the same madras foundation, it leans into a sharper, more minimal look.
“It’s bold. It’s confident,” Idheileh said. “That’s who we are. We’re a proud people here — there’s energy, there’s passion, there’s competitiveness.”
That version is the one that ended up in the spotlight Saturday.
By then, crowds were already trailing popular YouTuber IShowSpeed across St. Thomas — from downtown stops to the Carnival Village and along the parade route. The Federation’s black jersey showed up in the middle of it all, worn on a livestream that quickly carried it far beyond the territory.
“For us, that’s everything,” Idheileh said. “To see something we worked on here being shown like that, it puts the Virgin Islands in front of people in a different way. It’s pride. It’s representation.”
Since the stream, the federation has seen a noticeable uptick in interest, with people reaching out across social media asking how to purchase the jerseys. Lance Chardon, the Federation’s spokesperson, said they are available for order online, with a limited supply also available locally through the Federation’s offices at a lower $65 price-point that also gives residents a chance to pick them up on island. To purchase within the territory, residents can call 340-719-9707 and either pay in cash or by PayPal.
The kits are produced in partnership with Hummel, the Denmark-based sportswear company known for outfitting national teams, marking a significant step for the Federation as one of the first in the region to work with Hummel North America. But for Idheileh, the significance of the moment goes beyond the partnership.
The goal was always simple: create something that people from here would recognize immediately — and something the rest of the world could learn to recognize too.
On a crowded Saturday in St. Thomas, that’s exactly what happened.
A 1973 story in Martin Marietta’s company magazine Today featured a photo of what appears to be bauxite stored in a large, open-air pile. Former employees claim they were regularly exposed to the respiratory irritant. (Photo courtesy Today)
Attorneys for aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin and former St. Croix industrial worker Milton Burt told a Superior Court judge Monday that they reached a settlement agreement in Burt and other former industrial employees’ chemical exposure lawsuits.
Former employees first sued the company, Martin Marietta — which merged with Lockheed Martin — in 2007, claiming that a lack of proper safety and oversight measures at a St. Croix alumina refining plant exposed them to toxic dust that could lead to cancer or respiratory ailments. Burt was a maintenance worker at the plant for 26 years, according to a lawsuit he filed in 2021, who had little or no protection from bauxite dust, asbestos and other lung irritants. In sum, Burt and at least 80 others have sued over their exposure to dangerous material at the plant. Some have died awaiting trial.
The settlement agreement, according to a joint court filing from Burt and Lockheed Martin’s attorneys, could also apply to the approximately 80 other plaintiffs pending their approval.
An order by Superior Court Judge Alphonso Andrews Jr. accepting the agreement had not been added to the docket by Monday evening. One of Burt’s attorneys, Russell Pate, confirmed to the Source that a settlement between the parties had been reached. Other attorneys contacted by the Source either had no comment or did not respond.
In their joint settlement notice, attorneys also asked Andrews to dismiss jurors who had been empanelled last week in Burt’s case. Opening arguments were initially slated to begin last Thursday, according to court documents, but jurors were dismissed for the weekend amid outstanding legal issues.
With deep sorrow we, the family of N’kosi Nassor “Mc. Intosh” Parris, announce his passing.
N’kosi Nassor Parris
N’kosi was born on Dec. 6, 1991, to Nicole Mc.Intosh Christian and Maxwell “Slim” Parris (deceased) in Frederiksted, St. Croix, he passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
He is surived by: Mother – Nicole Mc. Intosh Christian, Father – Maxwell “Slim” Parris (Deceased) Stepfather- Paul “Pablo” Christian, GrandmotherIngerborg Bastian “Miller” Mc. Intosh (Deceased), Grandfather – Rodney “Bapa” Mc. Intosh (Deceased) Sisters – N’kira Christian, N’kisha Christian, Nilah Parris, Jazmym Parris Brothers -Terrel Christian (stepbrother) Kareem Parris, Jermaine Parris Aunts – Desiree Ritter Lambertis, Stephanie Mc. Intosh Luis, Beverly Mc. Intosh, – Uncles – Garrett “Gary Shaboo” Ritter, Dean Ritter Sr. Reginald Ritter Sr., Dale Ritter, Steve “Blackhead” Mc. Intosh, Anthony “Bow” Mc. Intosh,Rodney Mc. Intosh Jr.Arthur “family Bambo” Mc. Intosh, Great Uncles-Roland Mc.Intosh, Mark Mc.Intosh, God Father-Albion Lambertis, Special Cousins – Simonique Joseph Flemming. Shomari Willis, Reginald Ritter Jr., Reginald Ritter III, Jahnoi Rawlins, Dean Ail Ritter Lambertis,
Many More Family Members and Friends far to numerous to name individually.
N’kosi’sFarwell Celebration will be held on:
Date: Friday May 8
Time: 4 p.m. (Viewing and Memorial Service)
Place: 168 Two Brothers, F’sted St. Croix
Feel free to call for directions 340 998 0033, 340 473 6662
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Divine Funeral Service and Crematory
The Elections System of the Virgin Islands announces that Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes has been elected to serve as the Regional Chair for Region 6 during the 2026 Annual U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board Meeting, held in Chicago, Illinois, April 14-17.
The Virgin Islands Elections System. (Source photo by Susan Ellis)
Region 6 represents all U.S. territories, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
All five U.S. territories were present at the conference. As Regional Chair, Supervisor Fawkes will play a key leadership role in facilitating collaboration with other Regional Chairs and supporting the Election Assistance Commission mission to strengthen election administration nationwide.
In addition, Deputy Supervisor of Elections Kevermay Douglas has been appointed to serve on the EAC Standards Board, further expanding the Virgin Islands’ representation at the national level.
During the 2026 meeting, state and territorial representatives engaged in discussions on several key areas of election administration, including: Voter Registration Systems, Training and Election Technology Services Election and Workforce Framework Development.
Federal partners also participated in panel discussions, including representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Service (Election Crimes Division), and Government Mail Services, providing updates on national security, mail integrity, and interagency coordination.
Supervisor Fawkes expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in her by her regional colleagues and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing election integrity and innovation across the U.S. territories. “It is an honor to represent Region 6 and to continue strengthening the partnerships that support secure and accessible elections for all voters in the territories,” she stated.
For any question or additional information, please contact the Elections System offices at 340-773-1021 (St. Croix Elections Office) or 340-774-3107 (St. Thomas Elections Office).
The 36th Legislature (Photo by Barry Leerdam for the 36th Legislature)
May 4 – May 15
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Committee on Education and
Workforce Development
10:00 A.M.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
The Committee will consider proposed legislation as well as receive a status update from the University of the VirginIslands.
BLOCK I
Status update from the University of the Virgin Islands
Invited Testifier:
Dr. Safiya George, President, University of the Virgin Islands
BLOCK II
Bill No. 36-0133 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner, VI Department of Education
Honorable Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner, VI Department of Health
Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson, VI Board of Education
Dr. Yassin Hall, Mental Health Advocate, Educator, and Motivational Speaker
Leontyne Jones, President, American Federation of Teachers – St. Thomas/St. John, Local 1825
Tamieka Phillipus, President, American Federation of Teachers – St. Croix, Local 1826
THURSDAY,
MAY 07, 2026
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protections
9:30 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting forThursday, May 07, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands inconsideration of the following bills:
BLOCK I 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0114 An act honoring and commending Dilsa Capdeville for her many contributions to the Virgin Islands community through her roles in various areas of social services and advocacy for abused women and children and to rename the Bolongo Bay Head Start Facility the “Dilsa Capdeville Head Start Facility” in her honor.
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Myron Jackson, Former Senator
Ms. Yvette Finch
Dr. Angelina Prince
Ms. Anya Stuart
Ms. Tonia Garnette
Bill No. 36-0191 An act honoring and commending Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., for his service with the Virgin Islands Police Department and to the Virgin Islands community, by renaming the portion of Hospital Gade where it intersects with Veterans Drive, at the Alexander Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex, to the beginning of the Maude Proudfoot Drive, the “Delberth Phipps, Jr., Street.”
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Jerry Innis, VI Department of Justice
Mr. Vernon Carr, VI Police Department
Ms. Vivian Newton, VI Police Department
Ms. Maria Colon, VI Police Department
Ms. Cherese Thomas, VI Police Department
Mrs. Denise Phipps, Mother of Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr.
Mr. Delbert Phipps, Sr., Father of Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr.
Mr. Demel Phipps, Son of Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr.
Ms. Melodi Phipps, Mother of Demel Phipps
LUNCH BREAK 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0187 An act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 23, section 622 requiring the Board of Elections to count by hand votes deposited in a ballot box.
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Raymond J. Williams, Chairman, Board of Elections
Ms. Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor, Election System of the Virgin Islands
Ms. Mary Moorhead, Community Activist
BLOCK III 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
The Committee will receive testimony from The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission to provide an update and overview of the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s audit of administrative functions of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission.
The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works advises the public of a temporary road closure along Melvin Evans Highway from the Industrial Park Intersection to the Diage Intersection for asphalt rehabilitation at the East Airport Intersection.
