🌱 US Virgin Islands Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Morning, US Virgin Islands! It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy; a shower this morning. High: 84 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in US Virgin Islands today:

1. VITFF Bulletin Virgin Islanders in the Indoor Track and Field Season (St, Thomas Source)
2. Names&Faces - Times Travelers visit Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and U.S. Virgin Islands (Scranton Times-Tribune)

Today in US Virgin Islands:

From my notebook:

• Government House - US Virgin Islands: "In his 2023 State of Territory Address, Governor Albert Bryan Jr said the Territory was heading into an era of prosperity, with a vibrant and robust tourism industry, $12 billion in recovery project slated for at least the next decade an..." (Government House - US Virgin Islands via Facebook)
• Friends of Virgin Islands National Park: "Wednesday night at Cinnamon! The full schedule of Cinnamon events is Monday: Sea Turtle Talk | 5:30PM to 6:30PM | Cinnamon Raintree Cafe Tuesday: Traditional Music & Crafts | 5:30PM to 6:30PM | Cinnamon Raintree Cafe Wednesday: Astronomy..." (Friends of Virgin Islands National Park via Facebook)
• U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature: "Senate Present Novelle E. Francis reconvened the Senate Body at 7 pm on Monday, January 23, 2023, to receive Governor Albert Bryan’s fifth State of the Territory Address to the members of the 35th Legislature." (U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature via Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Education: "THIS SATURDAY, FROM 10AM-4PM AT THE TUTU PARK MALL! The VIDE's State Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education invites St. Thomas residents ages 16+ who are not enrolled in school to "Breaking Through the Barriers," on Sat., Jan. 28 ..." (Virgin Islands Department of Education via Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Port Authority: "The beautiful town of Frederiksted, St. Croix 😍🇻🇮" (Virgin Islands Port Authority via Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Health: "As of 1/24/2023, here is the latest VIDOH information on COVID-19 cases, demographics, and testing numbers. To report a suspected COVID-19 case, call (340) 712-6299 or (340) 776-1519. These phone numbers are not for general information. ..." (Virgin Islands Department of Health via Facebook)
• U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works: "The Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the community on the progress of the Smith Bay Road Project. DPW contractor -- Rumina Construction, LLC - is nearing completion on both locations: Emerald Hill and a neighboring road, near..." (U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works via Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Port Authority: "We're loving these photos of the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility shared by VIPA Board Chairman Willard John." (Virgin Islands Port Authority via Facebook)
• FEMA U.S. Virgin Islands: "Include your pet in your emergency plan in case you need to evacuate for a disaster. Items to consider adding in your go-bag: ✅ Food & water ✅ Medicine & grooming items ✅ Collar with an ID & a leash ✅ A photo your pet in case you get sep..." (FEMA U.S. Virgin Islands via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming US Virgin Islands Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com