🌱 Jamaica Co. Bids $62 Million For Limetree + STX Molasses Spill

Good moring and welcome to the Monday edition of the Virgin Islands Daily. Let's get to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 75.

And check out the forecast for the week ahead.

Top Headlines:

1. Jamaica-based West Indies Petroleum (WIP) is the new owner of the Limetree Bay Refinery, after a two-day bidding war. WIP ultimately bid $62 million bid for the facility. (VI Consortium)
2. The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies, a local group dedicated to preserving the art of stilt dancing, held a holiday demonstration on Saturday in Schjang Ballpark. The show featured several young and upcoming youth trainees. (St. Croix Source)
3. Cruzan Rum admitted on Friday that they're dealing with a molasses spill at the Gordon Finch Molasses Pier. They say they are working with local authorities to avoid any lasting environmental damage. (VI Consortium)
4. Very hand to know: the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) released its adjusted hours of operation for the holiday week. Find out when landfills, convenience centers and administrative offices will be open. (St. Thomas Source)

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Today's Events:

• Sunset Guided Tour of Coral World Ocean Park & Happy Hour (5:30 PM)

Social Buzz:

• "University of Houston forward 𝗝’𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦 (St. Thomas, USVI) is leading the American Athletic Conference in Offensive rebounds per game..."(Facebook)
• “We Ready for deh Road” photo art exhibit lit up Company Street in downtown Christiansted in celebration of the Crucian Christmas Festival Season." (Twitter)
• "St. Croix Children & Families: Join Governor Bryan on Dec. 21 from 6-9 p.m. for the Children's Christmas Drive-Thru!" (Facebook)
• "The Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the community of emergency relief road work taking place on Hull Bay Road (Route 37). The repairs will entail the installation of a retaining wall, drainage improvements, and rehabilitatio..." (Facebook)

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