🌱 Updates On Reopening St. Croix Refinery + More

Good morning and welcome to the Monday edition of the U.S. Virgin Islands Daily, where we round up the latest headlines, events, and what's actually worth reading on social media.

Here are the top stories this morning:

• The EPA and the Justice Department outlined the terms for restarting the former Limetree Bay Refinery. It has yet to be determined if the St. Croix refinery, now owned by West Indies Petroleum, can operate under the same permits that Limetree was able to operate under. When asked by WIPL lawyers, the Justice Department dodged the question: "EPA expects to send you a separate letter shortly regarding additional PSD permitting issues," the agency said. "It is very important to avoid any repeat of the incidents that occurred at the Refinery in the first half of 2021, involving emissions of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2), uncombusted hydrocarbons, and/or flare rainout from the Refinery." Full story in The Source.
• Starting Thursday, parents and young children can join the Cradle Literacy Parent Webinar Series, an interactive reading program organized by the V.I. Department of Education. Learn more in The Daily News.
• A St. Croix woman was arrested after multiple homes in Estate Whim were damaged by bullets. Police say the damage was caused "by and under the direction of Rusiel Encarnacion." The woman who was arrested in Encarnacion's girlfriend. She has been charged with carrying a firearm and possession of ammunition. Encarnacion is still at large. Full story in the VI Consortium.

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Today's Weather: Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 82 Low: 74.

Today's Events:

• Lauren and Friends at Lovongo Rum Bar in Cruz Bay (5:00 p.m.)
• Power Yoga with Billie on the lawn at Yacht Haven Grande (5:30 p.m.)
• Whine & Fête While you Sweat Dance Class on the lawn at Yacht Haven Grande (6:30 p.m.)
• Come hungry! Master Chefs Throwdown 2022 at The Tuck Shop, STT (6:30 p.m.)

Social Buzz:

• Hey did you know the host farm who coordinates the farmers market is hiring! Que Sera Farms is looking for a farmer. And how rare it is to get a chance to work on a farm in the Virgin Islands! Farming experience is needed but they are willing to train the right candidate. Message them if interested. One of the roles is going to the farmers market on Thursdays and helping with our orders! (St Thomas Online Farmers Market)
• VI athletes continue to shine abroad. (Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation)
• Woman Arrested for Possession of Illegal Firearm; Boyfriend Wanted for Attempted Murder (VIPD Facebook)

— Ashleigh Baldwin

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