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Sunday, September 24, 2023

First Responders Continue to Battle Bovoni Landfill Fire

The firefight at the Bovoni Landfill continues, with first responders from St. Thomas and St. Croix battling the fire in extreme heat for 11 days - since it was first reported Sept. 14, Government House announced in a press release Sunday. 

Photo Focus: Gold Star Families Honored on St. Thomas

Families of military service members who died or were killed while on active duty took time out on Sunday to observe Gold Star Mother’s/Families Day. On St. Thomas, members of the American Legion Post 90 honored six service members and their loved ones.

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Our glimpse inside UVI's Fall Symposium offers a look at what our students have been researching, while Consider the Source host Adisha Penn breaks down the biggest headlines of the past week, from the Bovoni Landfill fire to student and teacher protests on St. Croix.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

Watch our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, Sept. 24, through Saturday, Sept 30.

Education Supports Intent of Job Actions, Announces Abbreviated School Schedule for St. Croix

The Education Department is working to address the long-standing issues raised by teacher and student protests last week, and also announced an abbreviated schedule for the St. Croix school district in response to the ongoing heatwave.

WAPA Completes Feeder 13 Repairs, Restores Service to St. Thomas-St. John

After more than a week of rotating power outages, V.I. Water and Power Authority officials announced Saturday that repairs to Feeder 13 were complete, and service to the St. Thomas-St. John district was restored.

Water Drops Stopped for Now, Responders Still Working to Fully Extinguish Landfill Fire

Even with the more than 500,000 gallons of water that have been trucked into the Bovoni Landfill over the past week and another 60,000 gallons dropped overhead, it’s still going to take about two more days to fully extinguish the fire that has continued to smolder and reignite since last Thursday, according to responders.

Nautical Dohm Family Matriarch Makes Her Last Voyage

A pioneer and life-long stalwart in the St. Thomas-St. John boating industry, Anna Dohm Brodeur Nose, died Thursday at the age of 89.

WAPA Updates Community on Feeder 13 Power Restoration Challenges

The restoration of power to Feeder 13 on St. Thomas continues to present ongoing challenges, the V.I. Water and Power Authority announced in a press release Friday. 

Open Forum: We the Youth Demand Change!

Dear Editor, We, the youth, stand here not as individuals, but as voices for justice and change. It's time for our voices to be heard!...

St. Thomas Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison on Firearm Charges

A St. Thomas woman has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and for possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

National Health IT Recognizes Governor for Advancing Telehealth, Broadband and Precision Medicine to Underserved Communities

Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award.

The Fifty Best Awards Mutiny Island Vodka the Double-Gold Medal, Best Domestic Vodka

Mutiny Island Vodka is now available in 24 states in the continental U.S., 15 Caribbean islands, the United Kingdom, and it is featured in American Airline lounges, Applebee’s Franchisee Groups, and Red Bull Cocktail Ideation.

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National Health IT Recognizes Governor for Advancing Telehealth, Broadband and Precision Medicine to Underserved Communities

Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award.

St. Thomas Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison on Firearm Charges

A St. Thomas woman has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and for possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

Open Forum: We the Youth Demand Change!

Dear Editor, We, the youth, stand here not as individuals, but as voices for justice and change. It's time for our voices to be heard!...

Antilles Hurricanes and Charlotte Amalie High School Win in IAA Volleyball

The Charlotte Amalie High School Gymnasium came alive on Friday afternoon, hosting two St. Thomas-St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association League volleyball games. 

Tap Deck to Present Historical Play on Alexander Hamilton’s Mother on Oct. 1, Nov. 5

Tap Deck will present a captivating historical play featuring the renowned international film actress Eva Dorrepaal. Immerse in the compelling story of Alexander Hamilton's mother, beautifully brought to life on stage.

V.I. Board of Education Joins Fight to Prevent Suicide and Raise Mental Health Awareness

According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, “Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24 in the United States.”

Maitland A. Wattley Dies at 83

Maitland A. Wattley, known to many as “Mommy Grace,” who was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died at her home on Sept. 13.

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