Cannabis Rules & Regs Are Finally Coming + 82 Shots Fired

Good morning! Here's everything you need to know to get this weekend started.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower; sunshine. High: 87 Low: 79.

The top stories this morning:

• The V.I. Cannabis Board says proposed rules and regulations for medical cannabis will be published online before the public hearing on Nov. 18. The hearing, which will be on Zoom, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18.(Virgin Islands Daily News)
• Suspects fired more than 82 shots in La Grande Princesse on Thursday night. The incident occurred on the corner between the Titan Gas Station and new business "Wa U Feel Like." One man was taken to the Juan F. Luis Hospital after with at least two gunshot wounds. (V.I. Consortium)

A few events worth checking out:

• Symbolic Self Portraits with Monica Marin (10:00 a.m.)
• Pinups and Poker Tournament (6:00 p.m.)
• Celebrity Championship Boxing presents "The Battle in Paradise" (7:00 p.m.)

Social Chatter:

• VIPD: Do you have an idea that can help to convince everyone in the territory to wear their seatbelt? Submit a proposal to the Office of Highway Safety (Facebook)
• The Virgin Islands Children's Museum says "Thank you to Alpine Securities, Rapier Med and White Bay Group for sponsoring our #FamilyCostumeFest!" Register now for the big event on October 30 and 31. Email vichildrensmuseum@gmail.com.
• On St. Croix? Check out the Trunk or Treat at the East End Marine Park! Sign up to attend or register your trunk. (Eventbrite)
• Dr. James Ronayne has been holding informal Sunday office hours for pediatric patients at Wilson Healthcare Consultants. "I will be in the office this Sunday 10/24 from 11am-1pm. If you have a sick neonate, infant, toddler, child, adolescent or young adult, feel free to drop by. I’m at Wilson Healthcare Consultants, in Yacht Haven (between Twist and the new Enkai Sushi)." (Facebook)

You can get your local business featured here in the US Virgin Islands Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more.

That's it for today. I'll see you tomorrow morning!

— Ashleigh Baldwin

About me: Hi there. I'm the Patch Community News Editor for the U.S. Virgin Islands. I'm here to provide news you can use. Do you have a news tip, question or feedback? Please contact me at ashleigh.baldwin@patch.com.