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St. Thomas Man Sentenced On Fentanyl Possession Conviction

A St. Thomas man, Tahir Donadelle, 43, was sentenced by Chief District Judge Robert Molloy to 43 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U. S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Monday.

Warm Waters Cause Worldwide Coral Bleaching; V.I. Could Face Another Onslaught

Prolonged, exceptionally warm temperatures have caused the fourth ever global coral bleaching event – a likely precursor to yet more massive loss of the world’s coral reefs.

USVI Hawksbills Take Spotlight at International Symposium

The Virgin Islands garnered major attention at the recent 42nd annual International Sea Turtle Symposium in Pattaya, Thailand. The Hawksbill Project, founded by Scott Eanes, was spotlighted for its substantial progress in filling critical data gaps regarding hawksbill turtles in St. John last year.

Landlord Seeks to Evict V.I. Daily News in Ongoing Property Dispute

The landlord of the Virgin Islands Daily News has filed a complaint in V.I. Superior Court seeking to evict the newspaper from its St. Thomas office, claiming it hasn’t paid the rent since last May, and prior to that had arbitrarily reduced the amount it was paying. The case appears linked to an ongoing property dispute between the paper's owner and the company he purchased the paper from in 2014.

Seven Shine Bright: St. Thomas Crowns Its 2024 Carnival Princesses

Three contestants emerged victorious Saturday night, each a testament to the dedication and talent of the young women who compete for Carnival royalty. Petite Princess Keemayah Ford, Carnival Princess Jazmine Samuel, and Junior Miss Ne'Keya Fraser will wear their crowns with pride throughout the month-long St. Thomas Carnival celebration.

Drought Conditions Improve Across USVI and Puerto Rico; Trend Expected to Continue

Due to significant rainfall since February, drought conditions have improved across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The trend is anticipated to continue over the coming months, and both U.S. territories are forecast to become drought-free.

Former Mayor of Atlanta to Speak at UVI Commencement Ceremonies

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta who previously served as senior advisor and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, will be the keynote speaker at UVI’s 60th Commencement Ceremonies.

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Watch Now: Guest Troy DeChabert Schuster, State Director of AARP Virgin Islands, shares more about the legislation the organization has been championing while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest headlines of the week. Watch Consider the Source on our Virgin Islands Source websites, Viya Channel 4 and Fox/NBC.

Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley

Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, April 14, through Saturday, April 20.

USVI Earth Day PLANET vs PLASTICS Hybrid Presentation and Panel Discussion Set for April 22

The USVI Earth Day PLANET vs PLASTICS Presentation and Panel Discussion will examine the plastic pollution crisis, the health and environmental dangers of plastics, and simple solutions people can all implement now.

Armed Robbery Reported Near Starz Hotel

Patrol units were dispatched to Contant, in the area of the Starz Hotel, at approximately 2:48 a.m. Saturday, in reference to an armed robbery, the V.I. Police Department reported.

35th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands — Senate Calendar for April 15-19

Here is what's happening this week in the USVI Senate.

Our Town Frederiksted Holding First-Ever License Plate Art Contest

This unique competition invites artists from across St. Croix to create a license plate design that embodies the spirit, beauty and essence of Frederiksted as part of the organization’s 35th-anniversary celebrations.

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

Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion is encouraging the public to become familiar with the symptoms of dengue, the mosquito-borne virus, and the best courses of action for treatment.

35th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands — Senate Calendar for April 15-19

Here is what's happening this week in the USVI Senate.

Armed Robbery Reported Near Starz Hotel

Patrol units were dispatched to Contant, in the area of the Starz Hotel, at approximately 2:48 a.m. Saturday, in reference to an armed robbery, the V.I. Police Department reported.

Op-Ed: Magens Bay is a Resource that Deserves Protecting

I read with interest the other day in the V.I. Source where Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources was explaining to a meeting of the League of Women Voters a possible plan to establish a transient mooring system within the Magens Bay Beach ecosystem. He talked about the charter boat industry and its importance to our islands’ economy.

St. Croix Track Club Competes in Puerto Rico in the AAJI League

 On April 13, a team of 10 athletes from the St. Croix Track Club traveled to Puerto Rico to participate in the third qualification track and field event organized by the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics (AAJI) in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Augustin Holder Show Opens at Mango Tango Art Gallery April 27

Local artist Augustin Kelvin Holder will show his collection of recent works at the Mango Tango Art Gallery, located on 4003 Raphune Hill, St. Thomas, with an opening reception on April 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.

USVI Earth Day PLANET vs PLASTICS Hybrid Presentation and Panel Discussion Set for April 22

The USVI Earth Day PLANET vs PLASTICS Presentation and Panel Discussion will examine the plastic pollution crisis, the health and environmental dangers of plastics, and simple solutions people can all implement now.

Bishop Thomas J.W. Douglas Dies

Bishop Thomas J.W. Douglas died on March 28.

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