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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

FEMA Commits $384M to Rebuild Educational Facilities on St. Croix and St. Thomas

By Source staff -
A commitment of $384.8 million to demolish and replace three elementary schools on St. Croix, one on St. Thomas, and repair a school lunch warehouse on St. Thomas marks the latest milestones in FEMA’s collaboration with the territory to rebuild school infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the agency announced Tuesday. 
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LOCAL NEWS

Earth Day Panelists Urge Reduction of Single Use Plastics

By Amy H. Roberts -
Throughout the world, one million plastic bottles are bought every minute; each one can take up to 100 years to degrade. Five hundred billion plastic bags are used each year. Eight million tons of plastic enter oceans and wash up on beaches every year. Unless we change our ways, by weight there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish in the year 2050.

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Bryan Declares Local State of Emergency to Restore Energy Security in USVI

By Jesse Daley and Ananta Pancham -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared a local State of Emergency to tackle the territory's energy crisis andprevent further rotational power outages from crippling the the U.S. Virgin Islands.

EPA Approves $62 Million For USVI Solar Power

By Mat Probasco -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will send $62.45 million to the territory for residential community solar and power storage projects, federal officials announced Monday.

Bryan Nominates Rhea as New Attorney General

By Susan Ellis -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday at the weekly Government House press briefing, his nomination of Gordon Rhea to serve as the next V.I. Attorney General.

Photo Focus: Annual Earth Day Fair Reminder to Protect Planet

By Nancy Borowick -
The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park held its annual Earth Day fair in Cruz Bay, St. John Monday.

Quarrel Turns Deadly in Thomasville; Female Motorist Killed

By Judi Shimel -
Police say a heated argument between a toddler’s parents led to the apparent shooting death of the child’s mother. According to court records, the incident was reported to 911 just after dawn on Friday.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Plaskett Releases Statement On WAPA State Of Emergency Declaration

By Source staff -
In response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of a state of emergency for the Virgin Islands utility system, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett reaffirms her willingness to work with Bryan, his administration and the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands as they contend with the continued struggle to operate an efficient Water and Power Authority, according to a press release.

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

GOVERNMENT

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

BUSINESS

Liberty VI to Start Fiber Network Construction at Sion Farm and Sunny Isle Shopping Center

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As it acquires the necessary permits, the company is moving forward with the work, which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health & Wellness

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s -
Building upon last year's bronze Designation, WAPA's attainment of the gold level highlights the significant progress and dedication of WAPA in creating a supportive and healthy work environment for its workforce.

FDA Issues Public Notification on S.W.A.G.: May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels

V.I. Department of Health Encourages Public to Know the Symptoms of Dengue

Frederiksted Health Care Inc. Strives to Promote importance of Mental Health Awareness

Department of Health to Launch a Food Safety Hotline

GOVERNMENT

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

POLICE & COURTS

Man Wanted for Rape of Minor in Custody

By Source staff -
A man wanted for aggravated rape involving a minor turned himself into the authorities Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

OPINION

LOCAL SPORTS

D’Amour Qualifies for Summer Olympics

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands will have a representative at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in the recurve archery category.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Aubrey Artworks Presents One Night Show

By Amy H. Roberts -
Aubrey Artworks will present "Expansion and BEcoming," a pop-up art show Friday, from 5 – 9 p.m. at the St. John School of the Arts in Cruz Bay.

COMMUNITY

St. Croix’s Alessandra M. Evangelista Crowned Cherry Blossom Queen in Washington, D.C.

Source Staff -
Evangelista represented the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in the 76th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, a perennial tradition celebrating U.S. and Japanese relations. 

OBITUARIES

Freeman Dawson Dies at 84

Press release -
Freeman Dawson died on March 2. He was 84 years old.
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