Weekly Weather Forecast With Jesse Daley

By Jesse Daley -
Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, May 17, through Saturday, May 23.

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Estate Tutu

By Source staff -
Officers dispatched to Yellow Cedar Avenue in Estate Tutu, Saturday May 16, discovered an unresponsive male who sustained what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. This followed the Shot Spotter Detection system detecting gunshots around 11:32 p.m. Friday, May 15th in the area of Estate Tutu, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
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LOCAL NEWS

UVI Celebrates 62nd Commencement Ceremony on St. Thomas

By Judi Shimel -
Hundreds of candidates for college graduation donned caps and gowns to celebrate one of the great milestones of their lives on Thursday as the University of the Virgin Islands held their 62nd annual Commencement Ceremony. Thursday’s ceremony was the first of two graduation events held this week.

Bowsky Students Celebrate ‘Week of the Young Child’ with Truck Show

By Finn Sharpless -
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Yvonne E. Milliner-Bowsky Elementary School on St. Thomas met professional truck drivers Friday, who volunteered their time during a hands-on career event highlighting transportation jobs and future workforce opportunities. 

Judge Grants Temporary Injunction in Challenge to Primary Ballot Rules

By Kit MacAvoy -
A federal judge Thursday temporarily halted the exclusion of candidates from primary ballots following a settlement agreement between the V.I. Democratic Party and the Elections System, its supervisor and the Board of Elections chairman.  

Time-lapse Cameras Deployed to Monitor Coral Spawning on St. Thomas North Shore

By Gabrielle Querrard -
During the evenings of this week’s predicted coral spawning window, residents near Peterborg and Hull Bay on St. Thomas may observe intermittent flashes emanating from specialized camera equipment positioned along the shoreline. These devices are apart of a targeted research initiative by VI Reef Response, a coral restoration program based at the University of the Virgin Islands. 

Feds Seek Witnesses To Deadly Carnival Boat Crash

By Mat Probasco -
Federal investigators are seeking witnesses to the deadly collision of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection boat and a tiny dinghy shortly before Carnival fireworks in Charlotte Amalie Harbor, officials said Friday.

Court Upholds Surveyors’ Suspensions

By Mat Probasco -
A federal judge has upheld the license suspension of the Virgin Islands’ former public surveyor and an associate after a requested judicial review, according to court records.

Judge Grants Tootsys Defendant Pretrial Release, But With Conditions

By Siân Cobb -
U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague acknowledged some challenges facing the court before Magda Castro Santos is released. Not least of those is what to do about her wife, who is one of the alleged victims, reportedly in the country illegally, and lives at the apartment where Castro Santos would have to reside under strict conditions — including no contact with any of the alleged victims.

BRIEFS & SOURCE PICKS

Join Partners for Strings Virgin Islands Youth Orchestra

By Partners for Strings -
Online applications are now being accepted for the Partners for Strings' 2026 youth orchestra summer program. 

POLICE & COURTS

Judge Grants Tootsys Defendant Pretrial Release, But With Conditions

By Siân Cobb -
U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague acknowledged some challenges facing the court before Magda Castro Santos is released. Not least of those is what to do about her wife, who is one of the alleged victims, reportedly in the country illegally, and lives at the apartment where Castro Santos would have to reside under strict conditions — including no contact with any of the alleged victims.

GOVERNMENT

Anguilla Landfill Trash Survey Coming

Waste Management Authority -
The survey will assist VIWMA in better understanding the composition of waste entering the landfill daily and support future planning efforts related to waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and landfill management.

BUSINESS

Business Matters: How to Effectively Use AI — And When and Where Not To!

By Source Staff -
If AI systems are being adopted and being used by businesses more and more, there’s still no clear consensus about their value – especially for small businesses that lack the deep pockets for trial-and-error.

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POLITICS

Roach, Francis File Nomination Papers for Governor–Lieutenant Governor Bid

By Finn Sharpless -
A second gubernatorial ticket officially entered the 2026 race Thursday, as Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach and Sen. Novelle E. Francis Jr. submitted nomination papers at the V.I. Elections System office on St. Thomas ahead of the May 19 filing deadline. Their filing comes as election activity continues to ramp up across the territory, with candidates seeking offices ranging from governor and delegate to the Legislature, Board of Education, and Board of Elections formally entering the race in both districts.

First Candidate Filings Signal Start of 2026 Election Races

VI Supervisor of Elections Elected Regional Chair of Election Assistance Ciommission

Settlement Reached in Democratic Party, Elections Primary Kerfuffle

Plaskett, Potter Launch Bid for Government, Framing “People-Powered” Campaign Focused on Delivery

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Department of Health to Focus on Homelessness and Suicide Prevention

Department of Health -
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is launching a series of initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community awareness around mental health.

Free Fruit Tree Giveaway Draws Exceptional Community Support

Waste Management Partners for St. Croix Plastic Recycling Monday

Updated WIC Benefits Available

MBW Brunch to Benefit Family Resource Center

GOVERNMENT

Anguilla Landfill Trash Survey Coming

Waste Management Authority -
The survey will assist VIWMA in better understanding the composition of waste entering the landfill daily and support future planning efforts related to waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and landfill management.

POLICE & COURTS

Judge Grants Tootsys Defendant Pretrial Release, But With Conditions

By Siân Cobb -
U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague acknowledged some challenges facing the court before Magda Castro Santos is released. Not least of those is what to do about her wife, who is one of the alleged victims, reportedly in the country illegally, and lives at the apartment where Castro Santos would have to reside under strict conditions — including no contact with any of the alleged victims.

OPINION

Op-Ed: The Nature of Springtime in the Virgin Islands

By Olasee Davis -
April is the month where the monstrous leatherback sea turtles come onto our shores to lay their eggs, particularly on the island of St. Croix. Like the leatherback sea turtles, one of our rarest, beautiful wildflowers in the Virgin Islands, known as Watapama or Wattapania, which loves our dry weather, comes into bloom.

Plaskett Mourns Sen. Pedro “Pete” Encarnacion

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Op-Ed: The Lounge | A Column for Men: Before the Bridge: What Women Wish Men Would Hear

Plaskett Comments on St. Croix Shootings

LOCAL SPORTS

Win Secures Smith Spot in SEC Championships Saturday

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
With this victory, she has secured her place in the finals, set to take place on Saturday.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Join Partners for Strings Virgin Islands Youth Orchestra

By Partners for Strings -
Online applications are now being accepted for the Partners for Strings' 2026 youth orchestra summer program. 

COMMUNITY

Broken Sewer Line Closes Eulalie Rivera PreK-8 School Early

Department of Education -
Out of an abundance of caution and in prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, early dismissal will take place at 1:30 p.m. Students who utilize school bus services will be provided with transportation.

OBITUARIES

Harold Ezekiel Brown Sr. Dies at 85

James Memorial Funeral Home -
Harold “Harry” Ezekiel Brown, Sr. of Estate Prosperity, Frederiksted, transitioned into eternal peace on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Florida.  He was 85 years old.
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