Mat Probasco

New York

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

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Articles

Sleeper Nominated as Next USVI U.S. Attorney

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

The White House has nominated Adam Francis Sleeper to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands, replacing Delia L. Smith, who abruptly vacated the post April 15. The nomination Tuesday would elevate Sleeper, who had been the acting U.S. Attorney since Smith’s departure, to be the top federal prosecutor in the territory.
Lt. Gov. Roach Names Nadja Harrigan Acting Chief of Staff

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. has appointed Attorney Nadja Harrigan to serve as acting chief of staff for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Attorney Harrigan joined the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as legal counsel and general counsel in August 2023.
Burn Ban Lifted

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

Burn Ban LiftedThe Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services announces the immediate lifting of the territorial burn ban, which had been in effect since April 9, 2025. This decision follows careful consideration of current environmental conditions and the safety measures in place to help prevent brush fires.
Carl Fleming Sr. Dies

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

It is with profound sadness that the family of Carl Fleming, Sr. affectionately known as “Bigley” announce his passing on April 8, 2025. Wife: Tricia C. Hazlewood-FlemingFormer Wife/Best Friend: Carina Brathwaite-ReySons: Walter Hill-Fleming and Carl Fleming, Jr.Daughters: Carlina Fleming and Carlia FlemingGrandsons: Sha’haille and Sha’mahlei Hill; Shakeem Meade, Jr.; Cecoy and Tecoy FlemingGrand Daughters: Amalia Fleming and Alyssa HillBrothers: Hugo Gumbs; Edwin Gumbs.
Schneider Hospital Warns of Fake Lab Report Online

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

A lab report purporting to be from Schneider Regional Medical Center is a fake, hospital officials said. “Schneider Regional Medical Center has been made aware of a fraudulent laboratory report currently circulating on WhatsApp and possibly on other social media platforms. The document falsely uses SRMC’s logo and branding,” according to a message to media outlets.
V.I. Perplexed by Express Parcel Pause

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

Kevin Weatherbee had driven to Red Hook every few days to collect packages of boat parts shipped from the mainland. He didn’t think much of it until mid-April when his new cutting board failed to arrive. It was stuck in a backlog at Cyril E. King Airport. The maelstrom of frustration that followed had Weatherbee throw his hands up and abandon the unopened box. Weatherbee said he crisscrossed the island in search of forms he’d never needed before that asked questions he wasn’t comfortable answering.
New Solar Farm to Power Sustainability, Innovation, and Workforce Development

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park and The University of the Virgin Islands celebrated a major milestone on May 5, 2025, breaking ground on the UVI RTPark Solar Farm and Teaching Array — a SPARK Project. Hosted at UVI RTPark’s 64 West Center headquarters on the University’s Albert A.
USVI Tennis Cup Returns

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

USVI Cup 1 & 2 are back in St. Croix, as part of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series. The two consecutive ITF Junior tournaments are scheduled to take place between May 5 to 9 and May 12 to 16 at the landmark Buccaneer Hotel in Christiansted. For the next two weeks, St Croix will be home to players from around the world, including France, China, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Canada, the U.S. and more.
Leonard Bernard Francis, Jr. Dies

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Attorney Leonard Bernard Francis, Jr., on April 23, 2025. Known affectionately as “Cocky”, Atty. Francis was a man of intellect and unwavering moral conviction. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and service to others.
Painters in Paradise Book Launch

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Mat Probasco

Author, educator, and art historian Maria Ausherman will launch her much-anticipated Virgin Islands book tour and presentation of her new release, Painters in Paradise: Exploring the Caribbean Islands, on Friday, May 9 at 4 p.m. at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in St. Croix. The book tour continues Saturday, May 10 at 4 p.m. at Bajo El Sol Gallery in St. John, and on Monday, May 12 at 1 p.m. at the St. Thomas Historical Trust in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.