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USVI CUP Final Tournament Wraps Up

International Tennis Federation -
Tennis, fun and great people made for a fantastic time for players, coaches and parents at the Buccaneer Hotel Resort on St. Croix.

Virgin Islanders Invited to Participate in Tri-island Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Teri Helenese, director of State-Federal Relations -
The privately funded educational events will provide crucial information and resources to ensure residents are well-prepared for natural disasters.

Boschulte Showcases USVI at 2024 USVI Hotel and Tourism Association Meeting

Source Staff -
Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism delivered a keynote presentation at the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association Annual Meeting on May 16.

Setting Sail Gavin’s Game

By Joshua Crawford Barry -
Gavin Johnson has been a part of the Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy since primary school, growing and thriving within its supportive environment and now he is being given the opportunity to set sail on a volleyball scholarship to the University of Jamestown.

‘Kickin It’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Jump Start Cultural Preservation Initiative

By Gabrielle Querrard -
Kyra James, founder of Kickin It, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Virgin Islands' history and culture through digital spaces, is excited to announce the launch of Kickin It University and encourages the community to participate in a crowdfunding campaign to ensure that cultural education classes are inclusive and accessible to all. 

Photo Focus: DeGraff Holds Day of Prayer Against Hurricanes

By Source staff -
As June 1, the official start of hurricane season approaches, the Office of Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff hosted a Day of Prayer against hurricanes in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas.

DPW Hits the Roads with Major Repair Projects on St. Croix

By Source staff -
The Public Works Department is taking its skills to the streets with major infrastructure construction projects, from Queen Mary Highway to downtown Christiansted.

Michelle Smith Collects 4 Awards at Montverde Athletics Honors Night!

Source Staff -
The ceremony recognizes athletes for their athletic abilities, excellence, accountability, growth, leadership, education and sportsmanship.

V.I. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of New Payroll Tax Rate in Effect for Quarterly Reports

Source Staff -
Some employers have submitted their first quarterly reports for 2024 using the old tax rates. These employers are non-compliant with current labor laws and may face interest on any unpaid taxes.

Senators Scrutinize Public Workforce and Government Workers

By Don Buchanan -
Hurricanes, a pandemic, a large refinery shutting down, a declining population, and a high cost of living have played havoc on the territory’s workforce.

St. Thomas Faces Rotating Outages Due to Unit 15 Malfunctions, Diesel Shortage

By Source staff -
St. Thomas residents can expect continued rotating power outages through Friday evening as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grapples with repairs to Unit 15 and a low diesel supply.

Early Source Contributor Carol Lotz-Felix Remembered for a Lifetime of Service

By Shaun A. Pennington -
Carol Lotz-Felix was a well-seasoned woman warrior when she volunteered to help a fledgling internet newspaper uncover systemic failures in a community she had only been part of for four years.

Police Week Hosts First Responders in Action at St. John Gravel Lot

By Judi Shimel -
Thursday’s event, held as part of Police Week, was billed as a fun day for students on St. John. It was also an opportunity to see first responders at work and the different roles they play. Police, firefighters, and volunteers from St. John Rescue held demonstrations of drone technology, police dog searches, and the extrication of a car crash victim.

Public Works Town Hall Addresses Renovation Project for Shambly Road in Sugar Estate

By Adisha Penn -
Updates from the Public Works Department and residents' concerns were shared during a town hall meeting on Wednesday addressing the damaged roadway on First Avenue in Sugar Estate and the upcoming renovations over the next twelve months. 

Unsettled Weather Possible Across USVI and Puerto Rico Beginning Next Week

By Jesse Daley -
The National Weather Service has warned that an unstable weather pattern and rainfall may be in the forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands starting next week.

A Book Affair with Professor Max Hilaire at Seven Flags Museum Friday

By Elisa McKay -
Professor Max Hilaire, a renowned international scholar, author, and lecturer, will lead an engaging discussion at the Seven Flags Museum on Company St. in downtown Christiansted on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Bullets Blasted Through Walls Hit Woman in Ankle

By Mat Probasco -
A 76-year-old St. Croix woman was watching television with her son Sunday when gunfire erupted, police said Thursday. Bullets flew through her apartment wall torn into her ankle, breaking bones.

Silver Alert: Raymond Ward Reported Missing

By Source staff -
Raymond Ward, 62, of St. Croix was reported missing Thursday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

2024 Elmo Plaskett Intermediate League Baseball Begins May 11

Elmo Plaskett League Baseball -
The program is a transitional program for 11-13- 13-year-olds using 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths and offering a full range of tournament play, including a World Series.

Women Only Mutiny Mermaid Mixer Planned for Cane Bay Beach on May 19

Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation -
This women-only relay event will feature a 400-meter swim and a 2-mile run.

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