🌱 NPS May Give Land For STJ School, Watch Out For Edibles + More

Hi there and good morning. Let's get started with everything you need to know to get this Tuesday.

Now it's not breaking news, but I had a lot of fun watching the USVI Madras Fashion show. If you have 3 minutes to spare, check it out.

• Who’s Hiring? Check out this week’s newest job openings (USVI Patch)
• The USVI is slated to receive millions of dollars in federal funding for road improvement and construction projects, but the territory likely doesn't have the labor force to support the high volume of projects. Instead, Governor Bryan expects a major influx of immigrants from Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean over the next 10 years to fill jobs in the construction sector. Read more in the VI Consortium.
• The National Park Service is exploring a land exchange with the government of the USVI for the purpose of building a K-12 school on St. John. NPS would exchange a parcel within the Catherineberg Estate (Tract No. 01-137A) for the island of Whisling Cay, which is currently owned by the USVI government. NPS is asking for public input to identify potential issues and concerns. NPS will host a virtual meeting open to the public on Thursday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. and there will be 30-day comment period beginning March 28 and ending April 27. Read more in VI Consortium.
• The Source has the latest announcements from Government House, including:
  • the latest COVID-19 numbers for the territory: 40 cases
  • information on where you can get a vaccine
  • updates on VI Revenue: 2x as many visitors in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021 and hotel revenue is up 75 percent
  • a warning for parents about edible cannabis: “You can be walking on the moon in the middle of class,” said deputy Health commissioner Dr. Nicole Syms.

Today's weather: Partly sunny with a shower. High: 83 Low: 74.

Today's Events:

• Morning HIIT workout hosted by Nicci's Boutique at Yacht Haven Grande (7:00 a.m.)
• AARP-VI Firm and Flow Exercise Class - an online event (8:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Tuesday at the Children's Museum (10:15 a.m.)
• Yin Yoga hosted by Nicci's Boutique (on the lawn) at Yacht Haven Grande (5:30 p.m.)
• Steve Katz Live at Six Nine Restaurant & Bar, St. Croix (6:00 p.m.)
• Gentle Flow Yoga hosted by Nicci's Boutique at Yacht Haven Grande (6:30 p.m.)

Social Buzz:

• Students, register now for the CTE Summer Explorers Academy, June 6-July 1, 2022! Open to students in both the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts.(Virgin Islands Department of Education)
• Operation "Vise-Grip" Cracking Down on Late-Night Crime; Recovers 1 Handgun 1 Arrest (Virgin Islands Police Department)
• Friends of Virgin Islands National Park: "This week in the Park! Explore, experience, and learn!🌱💙 🐢Monday (5-6PM) - Sea Turtle Talk. Cinnamon Bay Campground Chat. Learn more and sign up here — https://friendsvinp.org/cinnam... 🐢Tuesday & Thursday (9AM - 11..." (Facebook)
• DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Jaci and Jerry Silverberg Summer Scholarship to support talented VI students enrolled in music programs.🎼🎹 Learn more and apply: https://conta.cc/32G6QVT" (Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands)
• USVI Madras Fashion Show with VI Council on the Arts & Territory Six (DPNR)
• St. Croix Educational Complex High School and Clean Sweep Frederiksted invite the community to participate in this exciting Public Art in Public Schools Project, March 31-April 9! Use your skill and creativity for this fun Trash Can Paint. Great opportunity for students to earn community service hours. Email linda.james@vide.vi to sign up today! (VIDE)

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