AARP thanks the V.I. Legislature, the governor, and all the supporters of the bill.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/aarp-applauds-passage-of-bill-to-appropriate-funds-for-the-v-i-agricultural-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aarp-applauds-passage-of-bill-to-appropriate-funds-for-the-v-i-agricultural-plan

Additionally, pictures of Baron’s body were widely circulated via WhatsApp, to the point that V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez called on the community to stop sharing the images and videos, as reported by the media at the time, the motion states.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/judge-rejects-motion-for-change-of-venue-in-home-depot-murder-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-rejects-motion-for-change-of-venue-in-home-depot-murder-case

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died Friday, the V.I. Police Department reported.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/pedestrian-struck-by-vehicle-on-st-thomas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pedestrian-struck-by-vehicle-on-st-thomas

Conch fishing is permitted only from Nov. 1 to May 31 in V.I. waters, and then only up to a limit of 50,000 pounds annually from St. Croix and 50,000 pounds from St. Thomas-St.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/noaa-inches-toward-decision-on-listing-conch-as-threatened/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noaa-inches-toward-decision-on-listing-conch-as-threatened

Evangelista has been commissioner since 2019 and, before that, served the V.I. government in a number of positions over the years.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/governor-adds-to-his-cabinet-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-adds-to-his-cabinet-again

Information released last week by the V.I. Port Authority supports that assessment.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/v-i-tourism-still-glitters-but-the-gold-rush-is-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=v-i-tourism-still-glitters-but-the-gold-rush-is-over

John Jackson has filed a request to appeal his April 2022 conviction on child pornography and rape charges, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has stayed until the entry of a Judgment and Commitment Order by the V.I. District Court.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/john-jackson-seeks-to-appeal-conviction-on-rape-child-porn-charges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-jackson-seeks-to-appeal-conviction-on-rape-child-porn-charges

Long-term solutions have been approved for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to mitigate sargassum as the Authority actively coordinates with the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency and other federal and local agencies.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/st-croix-sargassum-condition-sees-improvement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-croix-sargassum-condition-sees-improvement

Most of V.I. Politicians only think about self.

Source: https://bvinews.com/unfinished-business-premier-looks-to-tie-up-d7-loose-ends/

Since 2016, when I was the V.I. Bar president, the V.I. Bar has pushed for having a Virgin Islander as a judge on the Third Circuit,” Pate told the Source.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/plaskett-asks-biden-to-put-virgin-islander-on-3rd-circuit-bench/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plaskett-asks-biden-to-put-virgin-islander-on-3rd-circuit-bench

Since 2016, when I was the V.I. Bar president, the V.I. Bar has pushed for having a Virgin Islander as a judge on the Third Circuit,” Pate told the Source.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/plaskett-asks-biden-to-put-virgin-islander-on-3rd-circuit-bench/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plaskett-asks-biden-to-put-virgin-islander-on-3rd-circuit-bench

The V.I. Labor and Finance departments have been engaged in the search and retainer bonuses are being offered to attract new employees.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/jfl-north-scheduled-to-open-in-march/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jfl-north-scheduled-to-open-in-march

The V.I. Lottery currently employs 41 individuals, with a total combined salary of $2,253,223.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/senate-moves-resolution-forward-to-honor-dj-avalanche/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-moves-resolution-forward-to-honor-dj-avalanche

This is the second concert in the free series produced and curated by the United Jazz Foundation and Jazz at Lincoln Center and sponsored by the V.I. Department of Tourism and its Division of Festivals.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/grammy-winners-v-i-jazz-collective-to-light-up-frederiksted-stage-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grammy-winners-v-i-jazz-collective-to-light-up-frederiksted-stage-saturday

We are proud of the work of the Office of Disaster Recovery and the V.I. Department of Education for obtaining the funding and look forward to working with them to ensure the funds are fully utilized,” she said.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/fema-oks-75m-for-jane-e-tuitt-elementarys-replacement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fema-oks-75m-for-jane-e-tuitt-elementarys-replacement

While there are private mental health providers, the V.I. Government ultimately has not done its job to protect its residents.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/editorial-during-mental-health-awareness-month-we-should-reflect-why-we-lack-adequate-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=editorial-during-mental-health-awareness-month-we-should-reflect-why-we-lack-adequate-care