🌱 V.I. Carnival Committee Sues Dept. Of Tourism + Illegal Guns

Get on up! It's Wednesday, so let's get started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

• The Source is publishing a series of stories investigating illegal guns in the USVI and the first article is up. Mat Probasco digs into how access to illegal guns is fueling the recent spat of criminal incidents. I highly recommend reading.
• The V.I. Carnival Committee filed a lawsuit against the V.I. Dept. of Tourism and Division of Festivals on Monday for trademark infringement in the District Court of the Virgin Islands. The V.I. Carnival Committee is accusing the Dept. of Tourism and the Division of Festivals of using its trademarks "St. Thomas Carnival" and "Virgin Islands Carnival" while the 2020 annual carnival in St. Thomas. But the dispute runs much deeper. Read more in the VI Consortium.
• The Virgin Islands Police Department is starting a task force to address the growing use of marijuana edibles among teenagers. The task force will work with the Department of Health and the Department of Education to educate students and parents about the risk of using edibles. Read more in the VI Consortium. https://viconsortium.com/vi-he...
• The St. John community is rallying to assist the victims of the apartment fire that occurred last week in Estate Grunwald, St. John. None of the building residents were injured in the fire, but 16 individuals, two of which are children, are in need of new homes. Find out who is raising funds and how you can help in The Source.

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Today's Weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 75.

Today's Events:

• Women Small Business Workshop at the VI Small Business Development Center, St. Thomas (8:00 a.m.)
• Painting with Isabelle Picard - Friends in the Courtyard, St. Croix (10:00 a.m.)
• Wednesdays with Wayne at Lovango Rum Bar and Distillery, St. John (5:00 p.m.)
• VI Film Series: "Our Island Our Home" at Fort Frederik Museum (5:30 p.m.)

Social Buzz:

• The Department of Education mourns the passing of esteemed educator, Yvonne E. Milliner Brown-Bowsky. We extend our condolences to the family, and to all those who knew and loved her. (Virgin Islands Department of Education)
• The Virgin Islands Port Authority is hiring! Make that winning career move today by applying online at www.viport.com." (Virgin Islands Port Authority)
• Don't miss the final episode of W.W.W. (Women Worldwide Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. on March 30 on the Division of Music Education & Programs Facebook page! (Facebook)
• As of 03/29/2022, here is the latest VIDOH information on COVID-19 cases, demographics, and testing numbers. (Virgin Islands Department of Health)
• Summer job opportunity for Virgin Island high school students (ages 15 to 18)! Summer Trail Crew is a 6 week program running from June 27 to August 5, 2022! Apply today (Friends of Virgin Islands National Park)

— Ashleigh Baldwin

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