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Friday, September 29, 2023

Bryan Signs Bill Authorizing New St. John School Land Exchange

By Judi Shimel -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday signed a bill into law that officials hope will start momentum towards creation of a new public school for the island of St. John. Bryan predicted that the government will choose a contractor to begin work on the proposed K through 12 school by April 2024.

Judge Terminates Restraining Order Against AFT

By Source staff -
On Friday, in an at-times tense courtroom, St. Croix Superior Court Judge Douglas Brady terminated a temporary restraining order (TRO) entered on Sept. 26 and expected to expire on Friday to stop the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from protesting. 
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Antilles School Ready to Host JV/MS Volleyball Tournament

Source staff -
On Saturday, Antilles School will host its annual Junior Varsity/Middle School Volleyball Tournament. All three teams in the St. Thomas-St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association...

Judge Grants Restraining Order Against AFT to Keep Schools Open, Protests at Bay

By Source Staff -
St. Croix Superior Court Judge Douglas Brady has scheduled a hearing for Friday morning to determine whether a temporary restraining order he granted to stop the American Federation of Teachers from protesting will become permanent.

Senators Determine One PSC Nominee Favorable, Not the Other

By Don Buchanan -
The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary Thursday had two nominees related to the Public Services Commission before it — Sandra Setorie, executive director appointee, and Laura Nichols-Samms, PSC member nominee.

Epstein Estate Executors Ask Court to Toss Ghislaine Maxwell Suit

By Sian Cobb -
The executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have asked the V.I. Superior Court to dismiss a civil suit brought by his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in March 2020 that seeks payment of legal and other expenses she incurred due to her ties to the late sex offender.

As Caneel Bay Use Agreement Expires, Judge Tells Feds Hands Off

By Judi Shimel -
With two days left until a retained use agreement with the U.S. government expires, a federal judge ordered officials overseeing Caneel Bay Resort to leave the area untouched, pending further court action.

New Sign Honoring NBA Great Tim Duncan Unveiled at STX Airport

By Susan Ellis -
Government officials, along with friends and fans of Tim Duncan, gathered at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport Thursday to unveil the new life-size tribute to St. Croix’s favorite son and NBA three-time most valuable player. The previous sign was destroyed by the 2017 hurricanes.

Judge Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Rape Case

By Judi Shimel -
Attempts to dismiss a pending trial for an accused sexual predator were recently rebuffed by a judge in Superior Court on St. Thomas. Judge Sigrid Tejo set an Oct. 17 trial date for accused child predator Richard Penn Jr.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Extended Water Sampling on St. Croix Scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 28-Oct. 1

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
As part of this plan, 65 sample locations have been identified across the island. These sampling locations include the primary and secondary location areas that have been impacted by brown water.

POLICE & COURTS

Judge Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Rape Case

By Judi Shimel -
Attempts to dismiss a pending trial for an accused sexual predator were recently rebuffed by a judge in Superior Court on St. Thomas. Judge Sigrid Tejo set an Oct. 17 trial date for accused child predator Richard Penn Jr.

GOVERNMENT

Bryan Signs Bill Authorizing New St. John School Land Exchange

By Judi Shimel -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday signed a bill into law that officials hope will start momentum towards creation of a new public school for the island of St. John. Bryan predicted that the government will choose a contractor to begin work on the proposed K through 12 school by April 2024.

BUSINESS

Team Viya Makes It to the Government Softball League Playoffs

Viya -
This summer, Team Manager Richard Julius led 30 enthusiastic players, who represented Viya with pride, during 18 games against representatives of government departments and semi-autonomous agencies.

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GOVERNMENT

Bryan Signs Bill Authorizing New St. John School Land Exchange

By Judi Shimel -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday signed a bill into law that officials hope will start momentum towards creation of a new public school for the island of St. John. Bryan predicted that the government will choose a contractor to begin work on the proposed K through 12 school by April 2024.

POLICE & COURTS

Judge Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Rape Case

By Judi Shimel -
Attempts to dismiss a pending trial for an accused sexual predator were recently rebuffed by a judge in Superior Court on St. Thomas. Judge Sigrid Tejo set an Oct. 17 trial date for accused child predator Richard Penn Jr.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Antilles School Ready to Host JV/MS Volleyball Tournament

Source staff -
On Saturday, Antilles School will host its annual Junior Varsity/Middle School Volleyball Tournament. All three teams in the St. Thomas-St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Dr. Gail James Crowned ‘Mrs. International Woman of Achievement’ Representing USVI

Mrs. International Woman of Achievement’ -
Dr. James a native of St. Thomas Virgin Islands, and esteemed clinical Christian therapist, inspirational speaker and visionary behind Sanctuary of Change, has recently achieved remarkable milestones that have garnered worldwide attention.

COMMUNITY

Nikki Haley Qualifies for 2024 Virgin Islands Caucus Ballot

Republican Party in the Virgin Islands -
Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a twice-elected governor of South Carolina, qualified after filing a notarized form and paying a $20,000 fee.

OBITUARIES

Adolphe Warner Dies

Press release -
 Adolphe Warner, affectionately known as “Tata” or “Mr. Warner” or “Brother Warner,” died on Sept. 10 on St. Thomas, USVI.
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