We Grow Food, Inc. presents their monthly special events for March 2025 at Bordeaux Farmers’ Market on St. Thomas.
While their farmers markets are always the second and last Sundays of every month between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., sometimes there are also special activities on those market days.
For the month of March, there are three special activities as listed below:
Sunday, March 9
1 p.m.: HOW TO COOK WITH MUSHROOMS
Nutritional information & recipes
with Sister Barbara
Sunday, March 30
12 p.m.: HISTORY OF HEALING TEAS/HERBS various uses beyond cooking
with Julie the Herbalist
2 p.m.: MONTHLY GRAFTING WORKSHOPS
Learn from 40-plus years of experience with Elridge “Sparks” Thomas
“Sparks” will assist and instruct participants in grafting their mango and avocado seedlings.
REQUIRED:
Bring a healthy 2 to 3 feet tall seedling.
You will take home your seedling after every session and bring it back the next session for evaluation.
OPTIONAL:
Purchase your own grafting knife and pruner (knives and pruners will be provided)
Joel A. Lee, CPA, Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue, announces the 2025 Earned Income Tax Credit seminars. These free seminars are being offered to provide tax guidance and useful information to taxpayers and tax preparers regarding the refundable tax credit that is paid to Virgin Islands residents.
The seminar will be offered on St. Thomas on Wednesday, March 19, at DPNR’s conference room in Tutu Park Mall. In St. Croix, the seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at the UVI Great Hall on the Albert Sheen Campus. The seminar will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
This year, the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue is promoting EITC and providing information on other refundable tax credits that you may be eligible for. This includes the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) and/or the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC).
If you worked last year and your income is less than $59,899, check out your eligibility for EITC. EITC can mean up to a $7,830.00 refund when you file a return and have qualifying children. Workers with no qualifying children could be eligible for a smaller credit, up to $632.00.
You are invited to attend these free seminars to learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit, and maximize the amount of your refund. If you have questions regarding the seminar, please contact Perpetua Cranston, Chief of Audit, at (340) 773-1040
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Teague recommended dismissing construction firm Hill International’s claims that the V.I. Public Finance Authority violated federal procurement regulations and had a conflict of interest when it awarded a three-year, $137 million disaster recovery contract to a rival bidder. (Shutterstock image)
A federal magistrate judge Wednesday recommended dismissing construction firm Hill International’s claims against the V.I. Public Finance Authority and Disaster Recovery Office.
Hill filed a lawsuit against the government in September after the PFA awarded a three-year contract to oversee the territory’s sprawling disaster recovery effort to a rival bidder. Hill’s bid to perform the work came in at just under $30.3 million, but the contract went to CH2M for $137 million — a disparity “so great as to make the award to CH2M arbitrary and capricious,” according to the company’s complaint.
Further, the company alleged that the PFA had a conflict of interest because three of the five evaluation committee members who selected the winning firm were employed by the V.I. Public Works Department, which also employed two people working for CH2M’s parent company, Jacobs Solutions.
Hill also cited the government’s initial request for proposals, which stated that a minimum of two contractors would be selected to manage the territory’s multibillion dollar disaster recovery projects.
The company asked the court for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction and declaratory relief.
The PFA refuted Hill’s claims, stating in their response that the government selected the company that offered the best value to the territory — not the one with the lowest price. The PFA, which moved the case from V.I. Superior Court to U.S. District Court, argued that Hill failed to follow normal bid protest rules and asked the court to dismiss the claims.
U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague sided with the government in the report and recommendation filed Wednesday and indicated that he was unconvinced by Hill’s argument that contract award was improper because the procurement process was handled by the PFA rather than the V.I. Property and Procurement Department.
“In sum, it is purely speculative whether the award to CH2M instead of Hill … can be fairly traced to PFA, and not [Property and Procurement], conducting the procurement,” he wrote. Teague then noted that Hill was simultaneously arguing that the PFA lacked the statutory authority to award the contract and that the PFA should have awarded the contract to Hill because its bid price was lower.
“To paraphrase the Supreme Court …‘it would be quite odd’ for Hill to complain about PFA not awarding a contract to Hill that Hill thinks it cannot lawfully award in the first place,” he wrote.
Hill also attempted to bring a taxpayer suit against the government, arguing that the government’s selection of CH2M constituted a waste of the territory’s money.
“As an initial matter, the complaint alleges no facts from which the Court can conclude that the Plaintiff is a Virgin Islands taxpayer,” Teague wrote.
Teague later wrote that Hill’s complaint failed to show that the PFA’s single contract award was arbitrary and capricious because “the plain and reasonable interpretation of the RFP is that [the] Defendant had discretion to issue one or more contract awards.” He added that Hill’s failure to challenge any ambiguity “constituted acceptance of all terms” and that Hill waived the issue by failing to bring it up before the award.
“[F]or all of these reasons, and considering that Hill sought and still seeks a single contract to perform both [project management] and [construction management] services, Hill cannot show PFA had no rational basis to determine that the Territory’s needs are best served by awarding one contract for the scope of work,” he wrote.
Teague further disagreed with Hill’s conflict of interest claim.
“The complaint alleges only that some of the evaluation committee members work at the same place as two employees of CH2M’s parent company,” he wrote. “But there are no allegations suggesting the evaluation committee members and Jacob’s [sic] employees worked together, or that they intentionally or inadvertently exchanged information that gave CH2M an unfair advantage in preparing its bid, or caused the committee to unfairly favor CH2M or disfavor Hill.”
Caribbean Lottery has announced changes to the Advanced Play feature for the Mega Millions Game in preparation for the April 5 launch of the new and improved game.
Players are currently able to purchase up to 10 advance draw tickets for Mega Millions, however from Tuesday, March 4th, after the Mega Millions® drawing at 11 p.m. EST, the number of advanced draw plays available for purchase will decrease by one each draw night. This will continue until Friday, April 4, 2025.
On Saturday, April 5 after the launch of the new Mega Millions Game, players will again be able to purchase up to ten Advanced Draw tickets as before.
“Advanced Play is a popular feature among our players, so we want to make sure everyone is aware of the changes that will be implemented over the next few months. We would like to reassure our players that this is only temporary as we transition to the bigger and better Mega Millions® game scheduled to debut in April 2025.” said Mr Brian Gardine, Business Operations Manager, Caribbean Lottery Services.
Mega Millions® tickets can be purchased from all Caribbean Lottery™ retail locations throughout the US Virgin Islands – St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Players can visit any of our retail locations for more information on this temporary change to the Advanced Play feature.
Since Mega Millions launched in 2002, there have been six winners of billion-dollar jackpots and since 2017 more than 1,200 players have become millionaires, an average of three new millionaires per week.
A rendering of The Residences at 340 North, an 80-unit housing development proposed in Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl on the North Side of St. Thomas. (Image courtesy A.C. Development)
A public hearing for a proposed 80-unit housing development on 11 acres in Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl on St. Thomas is scheduled for March 24.
The application for a Planned Area Development on two steeply sloping parcels on the island’s North Side overlooking Magens Bay, currently zoned R-2, or residential low density, would include 64 townhouses — 28 units at 20-feet and 36 units at 24-feet — and 16 single-family detached homes for sale, according to documents submitted to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning.
Twenty-eight of the units will offer affordable housing in collaboration with the V.I. Housing Finance Authority and Enterprise Community Partners, according to a letter from Ajani Corneiro, CEO of A.C. Development, to Senate President Milton Potter regarding the proposed zoning change.
“Additional affordable units can become available with support with public and government entities,” Corneiro added in bold print, with the word “can” underlined for emphasis.
According to the letter, the rezoning and development — billed as The Residences at 340 North — “is essential to meeting the pressing demand for housing, particularly for middle-income families who have limited options. This development will inject much-needed inventory into the St. Thomas market, supporting the island’s growth and addressing its urgent housing needs.”
It also will be the first on the island to use Insulated Concrete Forms, or ICF construction, said Corneiro, which will “reduce construction time through ease of installation, increasing productivity and resulting in significant cost savings.” Additionally, ICF construction “enhances energy efficiency, durability and disaster resilience,” the letter states.
The 28 affordable housing units are being made possible through a V.I. Housing Ecosystem Grant from Enterprise Community Partners, one of the largest nonprofit housing developers in the country, said Corneiro. According to the company’s website, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is among its supporters, including a $65 million donation in November to help find solutions to the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
“Economically, this project represents over $30 million in direct investment, creating jobs and stimulating local industries. Beyond direct employment, the project will benefit local suppliers, contractors, and service providers,” while expanding the local tax base and boosting government revenue, according to Corneiro, whose articles of incorporation show the company was formed in 2021 in the USVI and lists its address as 4-58 Tabor and Harmony on St. Thomas.
A geographic information system map shows the two parcels — 4I and 4J Rem, Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl — proposed for development into The Residences at 340 North on the North Side of St. Thomas. (Image courtesy A.C. Development)
Among the documents submitted to DPNR’s Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning as part of A.C. Development’s application are environmental and cultural resources assessments, which recorded no areas of concern that would raise any objections to the proposed subdivision.
The cultural survey concluded that a partially collapsed “dry laid rubble wall” found on one of the parcels “appears as if this was an enclosure for cattle or perhaps an enclosure for horticultural pursuits to keep cattle out.” While it is not considered to meet the criteria of eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places, “the remains of the stone enclosure are, however, considered to be significant to the history of the archaeology of the USVI as it is a constructed feature likely associated with cattle farming and/or agricultural/horticultural pursuits during the colonial period,” according to the report by CocoSol International Inc. of Miami, Florida. As such, the wall will be preserved as part of the development’s park/garden area.
A review of the archaeological site files by the V.I. State Historic Preservation Office, to determine whether any cultural resources of record were listed in their database for the two parcels in question — recorded as 4I and 4J Rem, Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl — did not indicate anything of significance, including any settlements or buildings during the 18th and 19th centuries, according to the report.
A refuse dump “consisting of numerous bottles and kitchen utensils” was found on the inside corner of the rubble wall and on top of the wall, with bottles dating to the mid 20th century save for one “dark green case bottle” likely dating to the 19th century, but there is no indication of a house site or other cultural features, the report stated. “The refuse may have been dumped at this location as part of lot clearing activities for the nearby houses built since 1955,” it said.
A bird’s-eye rendering of the proposed Planned Area Development called The Residences at 340 North. (Image courtesy A.C. Development)
An environmental impact report by Bioimpact Inc. noted “that the absence of precolonial and colonial settlements, and/or homesteads on the subject property is attributable to [its] very steep sloping topography.”
As for the refuse dump, Bioimpact said it appears to be “a modern site intrusion event” from the construction of nearby houses.
Endangered species surveys conducted in December, including in the evening, found a single Puerto Rican Racer, anoles, an abundance of ground lizards and Ameiva lizards, but not any Virgin Islands tree boas, according to Bioimpact’s report.
It describes the property as “heavily vegetated with a well-developed canopy and understory” featuring water mampoos, black mampoos, turpentines and a single large tamarind among the bigger trees, and abundant tyre palms and wild pineapples that made moving through the understory a challenge.
Despite finding no tree boas during its surveys, the development “will be preserving large areas of forest” which can be used as habitat for the endangered snake, and “hand clearing of areas prior to the development will need to be done in the direction of the areas of undisturbed forest to allow the Boa to move towards safe areas,” Bioimpact reported.
It also found that the parcels are in “Flood Zone X where 100 yr coast flooding is not expected,” according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Insurance Rate Map 27 of April 2007.
“There are three defined drainage ways within the property. One is within what will become the park/garden area, one is located in the center of the property and a large section of it will be preserved as part of the drainage area,” according to Bioimpact.
As for the “human environment,” the firm reported that the parcels “lie within an area of residential development of single-family homes. The project will be introducing attached residential units and a higher density than currently exists.”
The public hearing at 11 a.m. on March 24 will be held virtually via Teams. To join, click here.
Meeting ID: 282 047 735 321, Passcode: kz6Qa9ih
Dial in by phone, +1 939-236-6758, Phone conference ID: 762 281 322#
Join on a video conferencing device, Tenant key: 855297178@t.plcm.vc, Video ID: 116 810 367 8
A public comment period will also follow the public hearing and will end on Monday, March 31.
For more information, email Territorial Planner Leia LaPlace-Matthew at leia.laplace@dpnr.vi.gov.
A rendering of The Residences at 340 North, an 80-unit housing development proposed in Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl on the North Side of St. Thomas. (Image courtesy A.C. Development)
The National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration consistently provide lifesaving forecasting services across Puerto Rico and the USVI. Both agencies’ commitment to safety and public service help to keep residents and visitors safe and informed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Recent federal layoffs in the United States have brought the NWS and NOAA into global news headlines. Indeed, according to an article from NBC News released on Tuesday, March 4, approximately five percent of the workforce at NWS and NOAA, totaling over 600 positions, were eliminated last week due to the federal cuts. (The NBC report also noted that NOAA has not commented on the layoffs, but that the agency remains dedicated to fulfilling its responsibilities.)
Meanwhile, the public servants who continue to be employed at the NWS and NOAA have remained committed to providing timely and critical information to help keep people informed about the weather. Locations that are extremely vulnerable to climate impacts, including the USVI and Puerto Rico, depend on the NWS and NOAA forecasts to be prepared and stay safe from weather and climate disasters.
The Vital Work Conducted at the NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is an example of an office that plays a critical role in weather forecasting and helps to protect the public by providing vital weather and atmospheric data. The Source recently spoke with Ernesto Morales, a warning coordination meteorologist at the NWS in San Juan, about the importance of the daily weather forecasts that the agency distributes across Puerto Rico and the USVI.
The NWS office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, serves all of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy NWS)
“For the NWS office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the area of [forecast] responsibility is Puerto Rico and all of the U.S. Virgin Islands,” Morales said. “Our mission is to protect life and property through our [weather] forecasts,” Morales explained. “If [individuals] have [access to] a good [and accurate] forecast, people can make the right decisions [to stay safe],” he continued.
A previous Source article referred to meteorologists at the NWS in San Juan as “National Weather ‘Servers’” because of the experts’ unwavering devotion to public service. The NWS is always open, and meteorologists work throughout the day and night to monitor weather conditions for the public. Forecasters at the NWS in Puerto Rico operate in shifts (depending on storm activity) every 24 hours, 365 days a year, and there is always someone at the office monitoring weather conditions.
Hurricane season lasts six months, beginning each June 1 and ending November 30. However, for the NWS, hurricane season is a year-round affair. It involves preparation and research when the tropics are quiet and critical decision-making when they are active.
“Our [hurricane] season starts on January 1 and ends on December 31,” Morales said. “[We are constantly preparing for inclement weather,] working with the local governments, [collaborating with private and public entities [to ensure that organizations] have a [complete] understanding of the job that we do for [residents and visitors in the community],” Morales continued.
“People [often think more about the NWS] during hurricane season, but in reality, we are there [for the public] for any type of [weather or climate] hazard that can occur all year round,” he added.
Morales stressed that a goal of the NWS is to earn the public’s trust to help individuals be prepared for severe weather.
“If you have earned the trust of the people [across both U.S. territories, individuals] will depend on us, day by day, to make the correct decisions [for themselves and their families],” Morales noted.
NWS Meteorologists’ Passion
Although people can access weather forecasts from various platforms, Morales told the Source that what sets the NWS apart is its meteorologists’ deep passion and expertise.
“[What sets the NWS apart from other sources of obtaining weather] is our service and our passion about what we do,” Morales declared. “We understand the importance of the information that we give to the public, [and] we try to aim for hospitality, to [help individuals] to feel comfortable, and to ensure that the [forecast] information that we give is the best one [available],” Morales continued.
Morales also said that, in addition to compiling and sharing accurate atmospheric and weather predictions, the NWS’s responsibility is to provide details and communicate any weather-related impacts that can occur across the islands.
“[Our work at the NWS] is not only to [create] a forecast, but also to share the impacts of a weather feature [such as a hurricane or strong storm] with the citizens and visitors [across] the islands,” Morales stated.
“Our NWS office is [comprised of] a group of highly trained experts, and we are very passionate about what we do, [and] the best way to define what we do is by understanding our mission, which is to protect life and property,” Morales concluded.
NOAA’s Advancements in Forecasting
In addition to the NWS, individuals at NOAA are deeply dedicated to public service, and the agency has made significant advancements over the years.
Official logo of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Photo courtesy NOAA)
Aberson recalled that when he began his career with NOAA in 1981, hurricane forecasts were much less reliable than they are today. He stressed that the agency’s ability to provide accurate forecasts has grown exponentially.
“[In 1981,] by the time hurricane warnings were put up, the [forecast] errors were large, [and] we were still guessing where [a storm’s] landfall might be,” he recalled. “[Today,] we have a good idea where [storms are expected to move] five days in advance, [as well as] good guidance on intensities, size, and rainfall, and much more knowledge of how everything works to [share the anticipated impacts] with the areas [that may be affected by a weather system],” he said.
“I could not have imagined in 1981 that we would [reach this stage of progress],” Aberson admitted. “The advancements that [allowed us to reach this point] have been [primarily advancements] in data collection from aircraft and satellites, major improvements to [forecast] models [because of] both huge increases in computing power, and greater knowledge due to the observations [scientists] collect and assimilating the data we collect into the [forecast] models,” Aberson stated.
NOAA has made significant advancements in weather forecasting over the years, including special instruments that can help meteorologists with cyclone predictions. (Photo courtesy NOAA)
Regarding the future of NOAA, Aberson said he is most excited about the agency developing even greater computing power, along with assistance from artificial intelligence, and he hopes that there will be opportunities for even better weather observations, primarily from satellites.
Looking Ahead and Keeping Up With the Weather
While the exact future of NOAA and the NWS seems uncertain due to the current federal layoffs, one fact is certain: the individuals at both agencies across the USA are devoted, passionate, and highly skilled at their work. The USVI and Puerto Rico are safer places because of them.
Parent University Founder Michael O’Neal expected to appear at Friday’s session on St. John. (Photo from Parent University Facebook page)
In an effort to support families with school-aged children, St. John’s Parent University is hosting a get-together at the School of the Arts Friday. Organizers expressed optimism after drawing a sizable turnout at their first session in January.
Those who attend will have a chance to hear a talk about money — how finances keep a household running, thriving and preparing for whatever comes next.
Friday evening’s session starts at 6 p.m., said organizer Kathleen Smith. “Our first gathering went well. We had 15 parents come, and they talked about what their needs were. This Friday we’re going to be talking about financing, household budgeting, and how to make our finances work better,” Smith said.
Celia Kalousek, program manager for the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning on St. John, highlighted the impact of this initiative. “This could be a game-changer, not only for parents and kids in our community. This initiative aligns with our continuing education and workforce development efforts while directly supporting families,” she said.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Michael O’Neal, the founder of Parent University. O’Neal started the program 26 years ago in Georgia and traveled to St. John to show his support. He serves as executive director of Community United Services, Inc. and previously managed the Strong Families program, working with at-risk youth.
Parent University is a community-based program that seeks to equip parents and guardians with the knowledge, skills, and resources to support their children’s education. By offering a range of workshops and presentations, it also fosters personal growth and family well-being.
The program has branches in Georgia, Illinois, and Florida, with its latest chapter starting in St. John with support from its founder.
V.I. Education Department Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington said her agency also invites families of their students to attend Parent University sessions on St. Thomas, presented under direction of the district’s insular superintendent.
The Lagoon Book Club donated books to elementary schools for the last four years and this year the library at Alfredo Anduze Elementary School received new books valued at $1,000.
Students gather in the Alfredo Anduze library with Principal Vincent Gordon and book club members to accept books donated by the Lagoon Book Club. Standing are Leonor Gillette, Decolius Johnson, Gail Wuinn, Gordon and Kathy Newman. (Photo courtesy Lagoon Book Club)
Leonor Gillette, the club president, said books were selected by the school librarian for all ages and also bilingual readers. In previous years, Juanita Gardine, Claude O. Marko and Pearl B. Larson Elementary Schools received books.
New books donated by Lagoon Book Club line the shelves in the Alfredo Anduze library. (Photo courtesy Lagoon Book Club)
The books are purchased with donations by the 16 book club members and everyone gives what they want and can, so the amounts spent each year are not the same, Gillette said.
“We love to read and encourage children to read. It’s a time you can instill it in them. If it is high school, its harder to get them to read,” she said.
From left, Marcia Smith, volunteer recruitment specialist (STX); Patricia Swan, community disaster program manager (STT); Tina Beazer, senior community disaster program manager (STX); Scott Hensley, community disaster program manager (STT) (Photo courtesy American Red Cross, U.S. Virgin Islands)
The American Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin Islands is marking Red Cross Month this March, continuing a national tradition that began in 1943 with a presidential proclamation. The monthlong observance highlights the dedication of volunteers who provide relief and support during emergencies.
“The month of March is a special time for the Red Cross, especially here in USVI,” said Tina Beazer, executive director of the American Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin Islands. “We are fortunate to celebrate both Red Cross Month and Virgin Islands History Month simultaneously, and we proudly recognize the individuals who represent the best of humanity by stepping up to care for our neighbors in times of crisis.”
With more than a century of service in the territory, the Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin Islands traces its roots to 1904, when the islands were still under Danish rule. The first local chapter, originally known as the Santa Cruz Chapter, was chartered on Dec. 12, 1917, following the transfer of the islands to the United States. In 1963, it was renamed the St. Croix Chapter. A separate chapter for St. Thomas and St. John was established on May 9, 1918, expanding services across the territory, according to the press release.
In 1920, a group of social workers, librarians, and nurses from the American Red Cross traveled from the mainland to the newly acquired U.S. Virgin Islands, leading to the introduction of nursing programs in local schools and the establishment of the St. Thomas Public Library, which remains in operation today, the press release stated.
Disaster relief efforts began in earnest after Hurricane Gale struck the territory on Aug. 28, 1924, causing significant damage, particularly on St. John, and resulting in at least 100 casualties. In response, the Red Cross expanded its work beyond disaster relief to include emergency preparedness initiatives aimed at strengthening community resilience, the release stated.
More recently, the Red Cross played a crucial role in disaster response after hurricanes Irma and Maria, both Category 5 storms, devastated the islands in September 2017. With widespread power outages and communication failures, Red Cross teams provided emergency shelter, food, emotional support, and recovery assistance, including generators and cleanup kits for those in need, it said.
In August 2023, a Red Cross team from the mainland deployed to St. Croix in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto. While the storm ultimately impacted Puerto Rico more significantly, the readiness efforts underscored the organization’s commitment to disaster preparedness in the region, according to the release.
Today, the Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin Islands continues its mission by promoting national programs such as the Home Fire Campaign, Youth Disaster Preparedness, and Be Red Cross Ready. This March, Red Cross workers will collaborate with the Virgin Islands Fire Service and community organizations to install free smoke alarms in homes across St. Croix and St. Thomas, the release stated.
Volunteers remain the backbone of the Red Cross, making up more than 90% of its workforce in the territory. “Our need for volunteers is constant,” Beazer said. “New volunteers can expect to gain expertise that will be useful in day-to-day life while also helping their community.”
Additionally, neighbors can support the Red Cross by participating in Giving Day on March 26, an annual fundraising effort during Red Cross Month. Donations help provide emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, basic health care, and financial assistance to those affected by disasters. Visit redcross.org/GivingDay to make a donation, release stated.
The American Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin Islands has offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas, serving St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island. Those interested in joining can apply at redcross.org/usvi or call 340-778-5104 for St. Croix or 340-774-0375 for St. Thomas, it said.
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will be holding a public vehicle auction on St. Croix on Wednesday, March 19, at #1 Estate Slob (next to Island Toyota of St. Croix) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All vehicles will be sold “AS IS.” Many of the vehicles are suitable for parts.
#1 Estate Slob (next to Island Toyota of St. Croix)
The sealed bid submission deadline is 11:30 a.m. Sealed bids must be submitted to the WAPA Purchasing Department representative on-site of the auction. The vehicle listing will be soon available at www.viwapa.vi or can be picked up from the Sunny Isles Business Office.
Bids must be made in person and will only be considered by individuals 18 years or older. Payment for accepted bids must be made within 24 hours. WAPA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
The Authority will also be scheduling an auction in the St. Thomas/St. John district. Details will be announced soon.
For more information, visit www.viwapa.vi or call 340-773-2250 | 340-774-3552.
