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Crossing into BVI waters cost one owner $20,000 Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 News Local sailors warned not to stray from USVI waters Local sailors are being warned not to venture across the border with the British Virgin Islands, after authorities there imposed a $20,000 fine on one vessel, and have been holding the crew of another boat in detention for nearly two weeks. Click here to read more now. Crime ProSolar recovers stolen Tesla Powerwalls Thieves took a vehicle and six Tesla Powerwall home batteries worth $45,000 from ProSolar’s St. Thomas warehouse Friday, and the company’s $10,000 reward offer quickly prompted a tip with information on the whereabouts of the stolen goods. ProSolar Director of Operations Brian Walden said a detective contacted him Tuesday morning and “they told me they recovered the car and the Powerwalls.” Click here to read more now. News Bryan, Francis agree to delay Special Session to Tuesday Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. announced Wednesday that they have agreed to reschedule the Special Session that had been on the calendar for today. The hearing will be delayed to Tuesday, according to a news release from Government House. Bryan had called the Legislature into Special Session to take up three bills he has submitted, as well as a request for an extension to the State of Emergency. Click here to read more now. Nation V.I. Attorney General joins coalition urging Congress to extend CARES Act funding Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George is one of more than 45 attorneys general who signed a letter addressed to Congressional leaders, urging them to extend the deadline for the use of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funds from Dec. 30 of this year to at least Dec. 31, 2021. Read on Page 4 of our e-edition. Love City Livin' Tradition returns to Coral Bay with annual Thanksgiving Regatta With this year’s threat of the coronavirus, it was uncertain whether a 2020 Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta could take place. But event coordinators were able to make it happen. Fifteen sailing vessels departed Coral Bay harbor toward Round Bay, many with all sails unfurled. Click here to read more now. Visit today's e-edition The Virgin Islands Daily News | 9155 Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected]