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Friday, September 29, 2023

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

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

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.

Tropical Storm Philippe May Impact USVI, Puerto Rico

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Philippe, located east of the Lesser Antilles. While the tropical disturbance is not a well-developed storm, it may impact the USVI and Puerto Rico this weekend, bringing rain and gusty winds. 

Human Trafficking is Not Just the Other Guy’s Problem

People who see the Jeffrey Epstein human trafficking case in the Virgin Islands as a unique situation just aren’t looking, according to an expert on the subject.

The Children’s Museum Hosts Worldwide Day of Play Saturday

Sept. 30 is the Worldwide Day of Play and the Children’s Museum of St. Croix will host a playful free event at Fort Frederick from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Suspect in St. Croix Nightclub Shooting Arrested at St. Thomas Airport

Quick thinking by police on St. Croix helped to capture a suspect believed to have shot two people Monday night in Kingshill. Detectives say they caught up with him at Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas the next day. 

Shooting in Campo Rico Leaves One Man Dead

A man was found shot to death in Campo Rico, St. Croix, Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department reported.

V.I.’s $75M Settlement Against JPMorgan Chase Hailed as ‘Groundbreaking’

The U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday reached a $75 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase over the bank’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a deal that has been hailed as groundbreaking for its use of the federal Victims Protection Act by a state attorney general. The agreement comes less than a month before they were to go to trial in a lawsuit that exposed embarrassing and lurid details on both sides.

Senators Want to Honor a Doctor and a Policeman

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Tuesday forwarded a bill to Rules and Judiciary to honor a doctor and another to honor a police officer.

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

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.

Judge Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Rape Case

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.

Nikki Haley Qualifies for 2024 Virgin Islands Caucus Ballot

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.

CHTA President Emphasizes Sustainability and Shared Prosperity on World Tourism Day

Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), cautioned that despite the significant progress and successes of the Caribbean tourism industry, stakeholders must not allow complacency to set in but keep public-private cooperation at the forefront of all development efforts.

FEATURED REAL ESTATE

Nikki Haley Qualifies for 2024 Virgin Islands Caucus Ballot

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.

Judge Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Rape Case

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.

Open forum: Legislature Votes for Land Swap. Wisdom Has Prevailed!

Verdel L. Petersen writes: “In my opinion, it’s mind-boggling that anyone would be opposed to exchanging Whistling Cay, which is owned by the GVI, for a parcel of land managed by the NPS.”

Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Offers Recreation/ Fitness Programs for Kids Through Seniors

Take a look at these upcoming and ongoing programs to keep you fit and active. They are being offered by the V.I. Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation.

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.

Nikki Haley Qualifies for 2024 Virgin Islands Caucus Ballot

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.

Adolphe Warner Dies

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

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