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Advocates Try, Try Again for VI Constitution

It may indeed take some magic to avoid the pitfalls of previous attempts, but supporters of the move to establish yet another Constitutional Convention are hoping the sixth time proves the charm.

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Energy Office Ends Rebate Program

Effective immediately, it will not be accepting any new applications received in the Virgin Island Energy Office after 5 p.m., May 14.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began

Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Islands has paid out more than $133 million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.

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Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent

A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.

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Limetree Flare Sprayed Onto Homes, Impacting Water Cisterns

The massive fireball and flare at the Limetree Bay Refinery Wednesday afternoon impacted the Enfield Green community. Enfield Green residents should disconnect downspouts to cisterns if accessible.

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Summer Food Service Program Job Applications Available for High School/ College Students

The application submission deadline is Tuesday, June 1.

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RFP-035-T-2021(P)

Request for Proposal: or a Real Property Tax Billing and Collection System

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Police Make Three Arrests in St. Croix Murders

As projected by the Virgin Islands Police Department, three arrests have been made on St. Croix associated with a double homicide that occurred on April 19.

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

Viya Shares Hurricane Preparedness Tips with Public

“This is Viya’s second year that we will be in the midst of hurricane season while facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Viya remains committed to keeping customers connected before and after any emergency that our community may face.”

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Virgin Islander Is One of the Tennis Channel’s Top 10 Coaches in America

The first round of voting occurred from March 29 to April 11. The final round of voting occurred from April 19 through May 2. The results will not be known until May 11.

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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX

In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”

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Republican Representative Thinks Three-Fifths Compromise Was Not Racist

Colorado Democrats are calling out a tone-deaf Republican who joked about lynching and justified Black people as three-fifths of a person.

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DPNR Calls for Catch Reports and Port Samples Before Fishing License Renewals

Pre-registration for license renewals is June 16 on St. Croix and June 17 on St. Thomas.

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VIPD Administrative Services to Close for Civilian Day, May 12

Certain offices will be closed at noon on May 12 in the St. Croix District and at noon on May 14 in the St. Thomas-St. John District.

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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season

It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

VIPD Administrative Services to Close for Civilian Day, May 12

Certain offices will be closed at noon on May 12 in the St. Croix District and at noon on May 14 in the St. Thomas-St. John District.

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The Census, redistricting and the Republican conspiracy | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint. Forty years ago, those who wanted to amend the U.S. Constitution to eliminate the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, along with any other provisions that extended democracy to “we the people,” were calling for a Constitutional

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Antilles Grad Making His Way as a Hollywood Writer, Producer

David Hudson Obayuwana, a graduate of Antilles School on St. Thomas, has gone from island student to co-founder of the three-person writing group Murder Ink, writing films and features for companies such as Netflix.

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Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Closes St. Thomas Office May 10-14.

The PFA (St. Thomas) office will reopen on Monday, May 17.

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Bernice King weighs in on Georgia boycotts amid controversial voting law

Dr. Bernice King has signaled that she’s gearing up to take 'hard lines' in the current political battle in Georgia... View Article The post Bernice King weighs in on Georgia boycotts amid controversial voting law appeared first on TheGrio.

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Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge

The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.

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American Airlines announces additional flights to USVI - Texas Metro News

St. Thomas gains more Dallas flights while seats to St. Croix are up by almost 20 percent this summer. Following a meeting with American Airlines in Dallas, TX on Friday, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte announced that the nation’s largest carrier will expand its service

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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater

While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.

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This Week’s Senate Calendar – May 10-14, 2021

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

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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season

It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.

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Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.

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WAPA Customer Service Office on St. John Closed for Thursday, May 13.

Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, May 14.

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Virgin Islands Paving, Inc. Applies for Extension of EDA Benefits

While presenting to the Economic Development Authority’s board at a public hearing on Thursday, Virgin Islands Paving, Inc.’s owner Robert Schierloh said the company's reliance on government contracts makes EDC benefits a financial necessity.

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Mix of Sun and Clouds, Breezy Friday

A mixture of sunshine and clouds will prevail today with one or two showers possible. Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with east-southeast winds of 10-20 miles per hour with occasionally higher gusts. Moderate to locally fresh easterly winds may result in choppy six-foot seas across

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Antilles Grad Making His Way as a Hollywood Writer, Producer

David Hudson Obayuwana, a graduate of Antilles School on St. Thomas, has gone from island student to co-founder of the three-person writing group Murder Ink, writing films and features for companies such as Netflix.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives

When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.

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Variably Cloudy, Isolated to Scattered Showers Monday

Three St. Croix Schools Resume In-Person Learning May 10

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Edward P. McKenzie Creates Scholarship Fund for USVI Graduating H.S. Seniors

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