🌱 Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Bail + Are Bike Lanes Coming?

Happy Veteran's Day, folks! From the latest on Ghislaine Maxwell to the promise of bike lanes, here are the latest headlines from across the territory.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine with a shower. High: 85 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in US Virgin Islands:

• A judge refused to grant bail for Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell faces multiple charges alleging that she recruited teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. This is the fourth time that U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan has rejected a bail application for Maxwell. The judge cited Maxwell's ability to flee as a reason against granting bail. (Virgin Islands Daily News)
• Cruise ships have returned to St. Croix and folks, for the most part, are celebrating. The St. Croix Source captured the moment in photos. Check it out! (St. Croix Source)
• USVI Senators advanced a bill that could improve roads across the territory. The Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications Committee supported creating a “Complete Streets Policy," a ten-member task force that would draft designs and recommendations to improve the condition of paved roads and create bike lanes and build sidewalks. (St. Thomas Source)

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Today in US Virgin Islands:

• Don't forget: the Humane Society's Christmas Toy Sale is happening through Nov. 18
• Latin Fusion Dance Class at Yacht Haven Grande (Thursday at 6:30 p.m.)

As seen on social:

• Friends of Virgin Islands National Park are hosting a guided tour of the Annaberg Plantation on Friday. Annaberg was established in the late 1700s and is full of history and stories. Join us! (Facebook)
• Liat will resume flights to St. Thomas on November 21, 2021. (Facebook)
• St. John School of the Arts is seeking an Executive Director (Twitter)

• Calling all (current and aspiring) male strippers! Someone on What's Going on St. Thomas? is hiring for Nov. 27. (Facebook)

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That's all the news for today. See you tomorrow for another update.

— Ashleigh Baldwin

About me: 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.