Decades Of Gov't Employees Double Dipping + Limetree Losing Hope

Up and at 'em! Let's get you started this Wednesday with the latest headlines.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun with a t-storm. High: 86 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in US Virgin Islands today:

• V.I. Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt's office has uncovered evidence of multiple government employees illegally collecting both a salary and a pension. In some cases, employees were double-dipping for more than a decade. (Virgin Islands Daily News)
• Bankruptcy attorneys aren't painting a pretty picture for the future of the Limetree Bay oil refinery. They are warning that restarting production at the St. Croix facility could get bogged down in red tape. Specifically, it is unclear if the Environmental Protection Agency will issue new operating permits to any new owners. (V.I. Consortium)
• The News of St. John has a nice write-up about The Fred, the boutique resort in Frederiksted. I, for one, did not know that the entire resort is "Adults Only," which suggests some eyebrow-raising fun, but really just means leave your noisy kids at home. Check out the full review. (News Of St. John)
• The Swim, Bike, Run for Your Life Triathlon and Aquathlon is on Sunday, October 24. Don't miss this heroic event that includes an 800-meter swim, a 13-mile bike, and a 5K-run. The race starts at Cramer’s Park. (St. Croix Source)

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Today in US Virgin Islands:

• Conversing With Dr. Andre'a Dorsey (6:00 p.m.)

US Virgin Islands Patch Notebook

• Government House - US Virgin Islands: "This October, we celebrate Virgin Islands survivors and heroes winning the battle against breast cancer. We commit to doing all we can to help those working every day to find a cure and to support the women and men in their fight against..." (Facebook)
• Virgin Islander Tiphanie Yanique is hosting several book signings to celebrate her latest novel, “Monster in the Middle.” Yanique will be at 81C and at 340 Bookstore on St. Thomason Wednesday, Oct. 27. On Thursday, Oct. 28 she will be at Bajo el Sol Gallery on St. John. Find her at Undercover Books on St. Croix on Friday, Oct. 29. (Virgin Islands Daily News)
• Virgin Islands Department of Health: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a useful new tool that breaks down rates of cases and death by COVID-19 based on vaccination status. The interactive tool shows the overall rates, as well as rates by age group, an..." (Facebook)

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