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Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 3

This third part in a series on the guts of the Virgin Islands will take us to the time when the European colonists encountered these islands still in their virgin state. The streams, guts, and small rivers were still flowing year-round, as they were from the beginning of the islands’ geological development.

The Virgin Islands Paté Festival Plans a Day of Culture, Family, Food and Fun

Come out and join SMT Enterprise, Laced Legacy and the entire St. Croix community at the first Virgin Islands Paté Festival. They are creating a family-friendly environment centered around this awesome cultural delicacy.

WAPA Meets with FEMA, Local Stakeholders to Discuss Master Plan for Water Distribution System

Much of St. Croix’s water distribution network consists of outdated pipes that result in frequent water disruptions to many of the island’s communities.

Plaskett Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights in Alabama

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today on Allen V. Milligan.

Liberty VI Continues Fiber Network Construction Work on St. Croix and St. Thomas

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

JFL to Hold Town Hall on New Revolutionary Women’s Health Procedure on June 7

The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) announced a new procedure for treating fibroids that revolutionizes women’s health and is only available on St. Croix.

Cruise Ship Schedule for St. Croix, June 2023

Virgin Islands Port Authority -- Cruise Ships port at Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility at Frederiksted Pier on St. Croix.

This Week’s Senate Calendar: June 5 – June 9

Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

Virtue of the Week – Trust

Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

Open Forum: The Importance of Guts in the Virgin Islands, Part 2

In this second part in a series exploring what is a gut in the Virgin Islands, I give you an understanding of the islands’ natural world, the pre-Columbian period, and the colonial history necessary to appreciate the wonder of nature in these beautiful islands. Before the first humans inhabited the Virgin Islands, the islands had extensive and luxuriant dense tropical forests with flowing streams, guts, small rivers, and springs, especially on St. Croix.

St. Croix Track Club Wins Big in Miramar, Florida!

The Mustangs placed 1st in the Team Standing for Division C, scoring a total of 239 points and beating the 2nd place team by 12 points.

Governor Bryan Attending Jobs for America’s Graduates Conference

Jobs for America’s Graduates is led by a public/private partnership at the national level, comprised of leading governors, C-Suite executives among the Fortune 500 and national community leaders.

UVI CELL Culinary Program Celebrates Closing Ceremony for First Cohort

Led by renowned Executive Chef Kerish Robles, the UVI CELL Culinary Program is a six-month beginner-certified fundamental cook program designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the culinary arts.

Virtue of the Week – Tolerance

Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

Plaskett Announces $834 Million in Federal Grant Funding to Rebuild Juan F. Luis Hospital

“This award is for the prudent replacement standard which will be integral for improving our preparedness and resiliency against natural disasters."

St. John Celebration to Take Center Stage June 10 Through July 4

Now in its 69th year, revelers are invited to converge on the island paradise for a bevy of celebrations, pageants, food fairs, boat races, fetes and parades.

Virgin Islands Army National Guard to Celebrate 50 Years

Nearly 50 years ago, the VI Army National Guard was created through an act of Congress sponsored by Ron de Lugo, who was the territory's first delegate to Congress.

Legislature Corner: Historic $11 Billion Investment Plans to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic $11 billion investment to advance clean energy across rural America:

Plaskett Announces 74M in Funding for Alexander Henderson Elementary School on St. Croix

“I am pleased that the appropriated funds will go toward the prudent replacement of these institutions, especially our schools, but there is still more work to be done."

Virtue of the Week – Thoughtfulness

Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.

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