🌱 Hull Bay Boat Ramp, Bilingual Education Bill + Police Blotter

Let's get started with the headlines. And don't miss the line-up of events, it's anything but quiet in the USVI.

• The VI Department Of Education released class schedules for January-May 2022 (Patch USVI)
• Gov. Bryan hosted a Town Hall to discuss a new boat ramp for Hull Bay, and the response wasn't warm. Northside residents pushed back on the timeline for construction, the possible effect on water flow, and brought up concerns about parking at Hull Bay Beach. Read more via The Source.
• Senators approved a bill that re-examines bilingual education in USVI public schools. “This bill that’s before us today is a significant piece of legislation that does require some additional work,” said Senate Pres. Donna Frett-Gregory. “I voted yes to move the measure forward because it’s a good measure. However, discussion is required.” Via The Source.
• Police Blotter:
  • Police say the man arrested last week for allegedly beating and attempting to burn a man to death was previously convicted in a 2018 migrant smuggling case. Shawn Callwood, of St. Thomas, beat, slashed, and burned a man all over his body in a Bordeaux house, according to the VIPD. Read the full story via The Source.
  • Oluwole Flores Jr. was arrested for hitting and killing randall Marshall on Monday night in St. Croix. Police say Flores was driving an uninsured and unregistered vehicle with an expired license when he struck Randall Marshall, via the VI Consortium.
  • Kevin Krigger, who once rode as a jockey in the Kentucky Derby, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning and charged with possession of an unlicensed handgun, say police. Full story via The Source.

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Today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 73.

Today's Events: Morning Yoga with Kim (

• Morning Yoga with Kim at Yacht Haven Grande (6:30 a.m.)
• Virtual Yoga Class hosted by the AARP of the Virgin Islands (9:00 a.m.)
• Conversations with AARP-VI: Tina Comissiong, Interim CEO Schneider RMC (11:00 a.m.)
• St. Croix CommUNITY Skate Session hosted by VI Skateboarding (4:00 p.m.)
• Music at the Mooring! Catch Mama’s Black Sheep (5:00 p.m.)
• Open Mic Night at Miss Lucy's in Coral Bay (5:30 p.m.)
• Webinar on the Diamond Watershed - Stormwater Solutions (5:30 p.m.)

Social Buzz:

• Virgin Islands Department of Health: As of 02/08/2022, here is the latest VIDOH information on COVID-19 cases, demographics, and testing numbers. (Facebook)
• VIPA is hiring part-time law enforcement officers on St. Croix and we are offering competitive compensation. Visit the Careers section of our website for more information and to apply for this and other employment opportunities at the Port Authority: http://viport.com. (Twitter)
• The raffle to benefit the preservation of private lands on St. John ends THIS SUNDAY! Don't miss out on your chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Love City and show some "Love for the Land." Get the details (Twitter)
• The Caneel Bay redevelopment public comment period has now been extended! Members of the public are invited to submit feedback on the four proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of Caneel Bay now through March 4. To read our civic engagement newsletter, view a presentation on the proposed alternatives, and submit written comments, please click here. (Facebook)
• New Dates for the 7 on 7 football skills challenge: On St. Thomas on February 19th-21st and on St. Croix February 25th- 27th. This Football skills challenge, hosted by the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, is for kids ages 14-19. (Facebook)

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