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WEB2 days ago — By Ananta Pancham - October 2, 2024. Three students—two minors and one adult—were arrested after a violent assault on a St. Croix school bus driver on Wednesday, which was captured on video. The Virgin Islands Department of Education and VIPD condemned the attack, with the students facing both …
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WEB5 days ago — Consider the Source with Adisha Penn. By Source staff - September 29, 2024. AFT St. Thomas-St. John President Leontyne Jones talks about school protests, while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest headlines of the week - including the passage of the FY 2025 budget and loosening of restrictions to the government's $100M line of credit.
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WEB3 days ago — By Ananta Pancham - October 3, 2024. A St. Croix student remains in custody after V.I. Superior Court Judge Jessica Gallivan denied two motions for pre-trial release on Thursday, setting bail at $25,000. Caleave Nigel Mascall Jr., 18, has been charged with third-degree assault following an attack on a school bus driver on Wednesday.
Weather and Community Updates Dominate Press Briefing, With …
WEB11 hours ago — During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, Director of Communications Richard Motta Jr. shared an update regarding funds allocated for community cleanups and beautification. Officials also conveyed news about tax refunds and provided a tropical weather update. Community Enhancements.
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WEB2 days ago — Our YouTube playlist is updated every week, AND check out Jesse’s daily weather updates here. Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley (10/6/24 - 10/12/24) Watch on. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-228-8784.
Legislature Pushes to Expand Renewable Energy Through Wind …
WEB11 hours ago — Two key pieces of legislation—Bill 35-0300 and Bill 35-0320—were at the forefront of the Senate hearing Monday, where senators and experts debated the benefits, challenges, and solutions associated with the wind farm projects. Bill 35-0300 seeks approval for a lease agreement between the government of the Virgin Islands and Advanced Power ...
VIWMA: Update on Anna’s Retreat Ongoing Repairs
WEB17 hours ago — Source staff. October 7, 2024. Ongoing sewer repairs to the Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas area will continue, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Monday. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid standing water in the affected locations. The VIWMA is diligently working to complete the necessary repairs.
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WEBSep 30, 2024 — By Ananta Pancham - September 26, 2024. The Senate Committee on Budget, Finance, and Appropriations approved the fiscal year 2025 budget on Wednesday, following months of rigorous adjustments necessitated by a more than $60 million shortfall for FY 2024 revealed during final budget wrap-up hearings. The shortfall, a …
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WEBDepartment of Health Confirms the Eighty-Eighth Death Related to COVID-19. Source staff - December 13, 2021. After further investigating the cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s eighty-eighth death related to COVID-19.
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WEBSep 4, 2024 — By Source staff - April 22, 2024. Virgin Islands Republican Chairman Gordon Ackley will resign effective the election and qualification of a successor at a special meeting of the party’s State Committee on May 3, according to a news release from the party’s executive director, Dennis Lennox, on Monday. Ackley announced his resignation to ...