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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risks Forecast Through Thursday

Heavy rain and thunderstorms may continue to occur across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through at least Thursday. Flash flooding and mudslides are possible. The weather has led to widespread WAPA outages, and a delayed start to school Wednesday in the St. Thomas-St. John district.

Heavy Rain Delays Start of School to 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas-St. John District

There is a delayed start for schools in the St. Thomas-St. John District due to severe weather conditions, the V.I. Education Department reported around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Heavy rains, thunder, and lightning have been reported, prompting VIDE officials to prioritize the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff.

RFP-008-2024-STT/STX

Request for Proposals: to conduct a Salary Comparability Study analysis for all job classifications within the (VIHFA) agency.

VITFF: Rachel Conhoff Sets V.I. National Record in 1500m!

Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff excels at the Bill Hayes Invitational held in Bloomington, Ind.

USVI Cup 1 Is Underway at Buccaneer Hotel and Resort Tennis Courts on St. Croix

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Tournament is an opportunity to continue the development of tennis in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

UVI to Award Over 250 Degrees at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

The ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 9,  at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, and on Friday, May 10, under the tent on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. 

VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

Conference Spotlights Concerns and Hopes for Government Programs

Residents tuning into the Facebook broadcast of the 2024 Spring Revenue Estimating Conference had reasons for hope and concern.

USVI Projects Strong 2025 Revenue, Bryan Urges Caution

Government agencies predicted continued strong revenue collections in the territory in 2025 but Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. urged a conservative approach, warning Tuesday that expenses were also on the rise.

UVI Kicks off Week of Celebration with the Pinning of Nurses

It’s a week of celebration for the University of the Virgin Islands as they kicked it off Monday and Tuesday evening with the Nurse Pinning Ceremony for the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the Orville E. Kean Campus.  

WAPA Issues Report on Spate of Blackouts During Recent Torrential Rains

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said Tuesday that a series of outages in both districts last week and through the weekend were the result of extreme weather conditions, coupled with its aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance due to financial constraints.

Secret Harbour Beach Resort Number One Hotel on St. Thomas and Top 10 Percent Worldwide

Secret Harbour Beach Resort is rated number one of 25 hotels on St Thomas and rated in the top 10 percent of hotels worldwide, according to Tripadvisor.

St. John School of the Arts Offers Free Salsa Dance Classes

The St. John School of the Arts is teaming up with the University of the Virgin Islands to offer a program in dance for middle school students attending the Julius E. Sprauve School and the Gifft Hill School. 

Docket Watch: Carnival Edition

Superior Court Magistrate Division heard two cases with apparent ties to recent Carnival events held on St. Thomas. One case involved a visitor from Oregon; the other, a pedestrian trying to cross the route of the Carnival Adults' Parade.

New Clues On Missing 77-Year-Old Yield No Answers

Police released new information Tuesday about the missing St. Thomas woman but were no closer to finding the 77-year-old.

Wednesday Will Be Mostly Cloudy, Scattered Showers, T- Storms, 87°F – SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT –

Updated 5/7/24 at 7:10 p.m. AST VI SOURCE WEATHER UPDATES ! A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of the USVI until at least 9:30 a.m due to heavy rain. Please exercise caution. ! An unstable weather pattern will continue on Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorms, possibly severe at times and...

Home Depot Embezzlement Investigation Leads to Grand Larceny Arrest

A St. Thomas man has been arrested on grand larceny charges for walking out of Home Depot with unpaid merchandise, admitting to knowing the cashier purposefully discounted the price of his items, the V.I. Police Department reported Tuesday. 

Three Plead Guilty in Cocaine Smuggling Operation

Eleuterio Gomez Murillo, 53, of Colombia, and Randall Vasquez, 47, and Mainor Salazar Montero, 34, both of Costa Rica, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to possession with intent to distribute cocaine onboard a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday.

Grenada Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy

Rodney de Roche, 39, of Grenada, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson, III to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday. 

Youth Traffic Safety: Saving Lives, Creating Safer Roads

Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe driving habits among young drivers, the V.I. Police Department and the V.I. Office of Highway Safety are launching a comprehensive campaign targeting key traffic safety issues this May, such as seatbelt usage, impaired driving, distracted driving, and speeding, as active participants in National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

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