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Lightning Strike Causes District-Wide Power Outage

By Source staff -
A lightning strike caused a district-wide power outage for St. Thomas and St. John Wednesday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority announced. 

Heavy Rain Forecast Through Thursday; Schools Close on STT and STX

By Jesse Daley -
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 the cancellation of school Wednesday in the St. Thomas-St. John district.

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

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
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

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

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

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
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

By Don Buchanan -
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

By Mat Probasco -
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

By Diana Dias -
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

By Source staff -
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

By Source staff -
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

By Amy H. Roberts -
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

By Judi Shimel -
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

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

Home Depot Embezzlement Investigation Leads to Grand Larceny Arrest

By Source staff -
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

By Source staff -
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

By Source staff -
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. 

Town Hall Meetings Planned to Discuss Limited Purpose Driver’s License Requirements

Bureau of Motor Vehicles -
The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

USVI Begins Process of Identifying Homes that Lack Internet Access

The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands -
The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon start the process of identifying homes and businesses that lack a high-speed internet connection and are therefore eligible for grants from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

USVI Wellness Fair Announced, Healthcare Services Offered at No Cost to Residents

By Jesse Daley -
During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, officials announced an upcoming Wellness Fair that will offer numerous healthcare services to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medical care will be provided at no cost to individuals of all ages, insured or uninsured.  

Police: Still No Sign of Missing 77-Year-Old

By Mat Probasco -
Police are looking for a 77-year-old St. Thomas woman who walked out of her one-bedroom apartment at the Lucinda Millin Home around 5 p.m., April 26 and has not returned, officials said Monday.

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