CHRISTIANSTED — Acting Juan Luis Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dyma Williams today announced the graduation of hospital-based law enforcement officers Dequan Bondieumaitre and Claudelle Abraham from the Virgin Islands Police Academy on November 4. Officers Dequan Bondieumaitre and Claudelle Abraham are the first hospital-based peace officers in the territory, Williams said. “Their graduation marks the beginning […]
Category: Community Affairs
Music Academy Offering Scholarships For New Members Of VI Youth String Orchestra
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — G-Clef Music Academy successfully launched its VI Youth String Orchestra earlier this year. After the summer break, G-Clef has been eager to continue and expand the orchestra with new members, said G-Clef’s James Gumbs. G-Clef is opening up membership through a scholarship opportunity. Interested youths, ages eight to 17, can apply for a scholarship […]
UVI Board of Trustees Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, Fundraising Goals
FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of $47.1 million in a regular session of its quarterly meeting on Saturday. The Board also set the Fiscal Year 2020 fundraising goal at $3 million and the Alumni Giving rate at a suggested 20 percent in a […]
Virginia Native To Represent USVI In 2019 Miss Universe Pageant in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A Virginia native will represent the territory in an upcoming international beauty and talent pageant. Andrea Piecuch, 25, will be up on stage as the United States Virgin Islands’ hopeful in the Miss Universe 2019 competition in Georgia. It is the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe […]
UVI Hackathon 2019 Winners Present Solutions to Power
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands announces the winners of the 6th annual Hackathon, which was held on both the St. Thomas and Albert A. Sheen Campuses on October 18 and 19, and October 25 and 26, respectively. The marathon app concept development competition was keenly contested by 12 students, four on […]
Things You Should Do To Avoid Distraction When Driving Long Distance
All drivers are guilty of getting distracted while on the road every now and then. Unfortunately, being distracted while driving for long distances is known to be one of the leading causes of accidents on the roads. A lot of experienced drivers get a bit too comfortable behind the wheel, especially after driving for extended […]
TRICK OR TREAT? The VIPD Wants You To Be Safe This Halloween … Tips How To
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department would like to remind parents, children, and guardians handing out and collecting treats to remain alert and to stay safe this Halloween. Motorist Safety Motorists are being asked to not only drive with extreme caution but also to drive extra slow in neighborhoods and residential areas because […]
St. Croix Native Becomes Diageo USVI’s Vice President of Operations
FREDERIKSTED — Cynthia Arnold will lead a 70-person team at Diageo’s Captain Morgan distillery as she becomes the firm’s vice president of operations in the territory. Arnold joined Diageo U.S. Virgin Islands in December 2011 as finance manager. She moved into operations in 2017 and “played a key role in driving improved performance.” Arnold was […]
MISSING PERSON: Police Need Your Help To Find Joseph Ryan On St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find an elderly Montserrat native who has not been heard from in a month. Joseph Michael Ryan, 68, relocated back to St. Croix on September 18 from Dorchester, Massachusetts, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Ryan’s daughter, and family members reported to the police, that they have not […]
USVI Native Yassin Hall Bringing Awareness On Mental Health to Caribbean African-Americans
ATLANTA — “This is me giving you my true authentic self unapologetically,” said Yassin Hall as she stood before those attending her latest book launch before taking the spotlight off of herself to make attendees a part of the conversation. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Day which falls on October 10, Hall is showing that […]