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Monday Digest: Hindus Want Their Holidays Recognized in USVI; Son of Inspector General Said to Kills 3, Including Himself; and More News

This is the 14th edition of the Monday Digest, where we recount the weekend's news in consumable bits to help you start your week. As a reminder, downloading our app is the best way to get news immediately to your mobile phone. Below, the weekend's top stories: Hindus in USVI Want Their Holidays Recognized  Hindus are seeking a public holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals, starting 2022.  Hindu statesman Rajan Zed said the V.I. government should revisit its public holiday policies as the USVI is a multicultural society. He urged Governor Albert Bryan and Lieutenant Tregenza to seriously examine what Mr. Zed says is an issue of fairness.  V.I. Inspector General's Son is Said to Kill Himself After Killing Two Others A local ABC News affiliate station on Friday evening confirmed that Mark Van Beverhoudt of the Virgin Islands opened fire, shooting four individuals before turning the gun on himself. Multiple persons in the Virgin Islands hav...