St. Croix Source

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The tropical Atlantic became quieter Saturday, as hostile conditions diminished the development chances for Invest 92L and Invest 94L. However, moisture associated with the tropical waves could still bring showers to the U.S. Virgin Islands, while gusty winds and hazardous marine conditions continue through the weekend.

The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Terminal was built 40 years ago and serves as the port of entry for 90 percent of the materials coming into the territory. (Photo courtesy the V.I. Port Authority) V.I. Port Authority engineers and consultants outlined plans to improve the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick marine terminal during a public meeting Friday on St. Croix.

Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Virgin Islands Police Department employee who allegedly punched a man duct taped to a pole on Little St. James Island in April. Paul J. Arnold III, an assistant director of information systems management for the police department, was in an “aggressive” state, shouting at officers when they arrived at the island made famous by notorious sex offender Jeffery Epstein, according to court records.

A coral nursery at Butler Bay is expanding efforts to restore endangered elkhorn coral on St. Croix’s west end through a partnership between the Coral Restoration Foundation and Thriving Islands LLC. Coral restoration work takes shape beneath the waters of Butler Bay, where underwater nursery structures provide a protected environment for elkhorn coral to grow before being returned to the reef.

Top officials at Waste Management join the operations team at the Mandahl Convenience Center (left to right: Jennifer Tavernier, Executive Director Hannibal “Mike” Ware; Beautification Projects Coordinator Alice Krall; Collections Manager Petula Stevens, Carolie Hendricks.

The Zebra longwing (Heliconius charithonia) butterflies are common in the park. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia) The newly established Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park on St. Croix is known for its historical, cultural, natural, and archaeological history, as well as its coastal geological formations and its marine resources on the northwest and northeast coastline of the park.

The Public Works Department is conducting a year-long study of public transit in the Virgin Islands, with assessment teams meeting Vitran bus, ferry and paratransit riders this week to gather feedback through a user satisfaction survey. The outreach included pop-up surveys conducted territorywide Thursday and Friday.

Profits from Ruff Night Bar help fund Ruff Start’s rescue efforts and support the organization’s mission to improve animal welfare across St. Croix. Photo courtesy of Ruff Start Animal Rescue. (Photo courtesy Ruff Start Animal Rescue) When Ruff Start Animal Rescue announced it had acquired Victoria House Inn, many supporters saw it as a major milestone for the St. Croix nonprofit. But for the organization, the move is about much more than operating a hotel.