🌱 WAPA Announces New CEO, Who Else Is Hiring In USVI + More

Good morning. WAPA has a new CEO and Ghislaine Maxwell might get a new trial. I'm following those stories and more.

Here's what's happening in the territory today:

• The V.I. Water and Power Authority governing board announced that Andrew L. Smith will take over as WAPA's new Chief Executive Officer, starting today. Smith has 30 years of experience in the electric utility, power generation, and energy industry. Prior to joining WAPA, he worked as a consultant to the utility industry. Read more in The Consortium.
• The V.I. Supreme Court may weigh in on the legal battle between Save Coral Bay and Summers End Marina and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. over plans for a marina in Coral Bay. Via the Virgin Islands Daily News.
• Looking for a new job? See Who's Hiring In The Area, via Patch USVI
• A juror in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell told reporters that he was sexually abused as a child, an admission that could cause a judge to dismiss the guilty charges against Maxwell and allow for a retrial. Maxwell's lawyers have already asked for a new trial, via The Guardian.
• King Street in Cruz Bay closed Jan 12-Jan 21, via Patch USVI

Today's Weather: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 82 Low: 73. And check the weekly weather forecast via Patch USVI.

Today's Events:

• Downtown Walking Tour: Sts Thomas History (9:00 a.m.)
• Steve Katz Live! (6:00 p.m.)

Check out the calendar of this week's upcoming events, via Patch USVI.

Social Highlights:

• Canceled: the 24th Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture & Culture Vegan Food Fair is canceled until further notice. Via Facebook.
• Watch this video to learn more about Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School's Virtual Orientation for SY 2021-2022. School reopens for in-person learning on Jan. 24, 2022. Via the Virgin Islands Department of Education
• A partnership with Ocean Surfari has given the Friends of the V.I. National Park the chance to offer an on-the-sea classroom experience. Via Twitter.
• Trail Crew volunteers! This week’s work locations and meeting times: Tuesday January 11: Brown Bay Trail. Meet at trailhead at 9:15am. Thursday January 13: Johnny Horn Trail. Meet at Annaberg parking lot at 9am. Via the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park
• "A few pointers for those unfamiliar to our driving..." has been shared at least 192 times. Maybe it will make us all better drivers? As seen on What's Going On St. Thomas?

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