FREDERIKSTED — Work is set to begin on Route 667 in Estate Carlton beginning on Tuesday, the Department of Public Works said. DPW is advising the community that “major road reconstruction” will begin on Carlton Road on November 24. “Work is estimated to be completed in 90 business days,” DPW spokeswoman Renee Exius said. “During […]
Category: Community Affairs
Lisa Rene’s Killer, Orlando Hall, Executed By U.S. Government Last Night
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — Orlando Hall was executed just before midnight Thursday after the Supreme Court allowed the U.S. Justice Department to move forward with his lethal injection, the Washington Post reports. Hall’s scheduled execution for 6 p.m. in Terre Haute, In., was delayed by last minute legal filings that sought to halt his killing. […]
Buy A Big Mac Today At McDonald’s And They Promise My Brother’s Workshop A ‘Great Day’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It might be a good way to assuage your conscience … and have a “great day” to boot. If you’ve been hankering for some junk food, this might be a good opportunity to go off your diet plans for the benefit of the community. McDonald’s said it is inviting the Virgin Islands […]
Health Department Says Positive COVID-19 Patients Aboard Vessels Are ‘Safe and Isolated’ From Public
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Health has reported 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its latest epidemiology report. Eight of the positive cases are on St. Thomas. The new coronavirus cases are associated with two separate vessels. This brings the territory’s total active cases to 66. “All positive cases from each vessel and […]
Police Show Off Their New Duds In ‘New Uniform Reveal’ Carried Live On Social Media
FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police Department officers donned their new uniforms in what was dubbed a “reveal” on social media. The actual display of the uniforms took place behind the modular offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Estate Golden Grove on Thursday afternoon. Police top brass and rank and file were joined by […]
Public Works To Shut Down VITRAN Bus Service Starting At 11:30 a.m. Tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the community that VITRAN’s Fixed Route Services will be suspended between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM on November 20 — St. Thomas, November 23 — St. Croix and November 24 — St. John, to allow for participation in employee appreciation activities. “The Department of Public Works appreciates the community’s patience as […]
Catherine’s Rest Road Will Be Closed At Intersection Of Queen Mary Highway Friday
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is informing the motoring public that the intersection of Highway 70 with the Queen Mary Highway will be closed temporarily starting Friday morning. The section of roadway known as the “Catherine’s Rest Road” and Queen Mary Highway will be closed to traffic so AT&T can complete trenching in […]
Police Issue BOLO Notice On Jarius Penn, Wanted For Murder In Enighed: If Spotted, Call The VIPD
CRUZ BAY — Police issued a BOLO notice for a St. John man wanted for questioning in a murder that took place last night. Three men were shot in Estate Enighed in St. John at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. One man, who was shot multiple times in the chest, died from […]
Former First Lady Michelle Obama On What A Gracious Presidential Transition Looked Like In 2016
CHICAGO — Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration’s refusal to allow the transition to go forward in a social media post shared earlier today. “I want to urge all Americans, especially our nation’s leaders, regardless of party, to honor the electoral process and do your […]
Democrat Donna Frett-Gregory Finishes In First Place In St. Thomas District After All Votes Are Counted
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The 2020 election was certified on Monday, the Virgin Islands Elections System said. After the absentee and provisional ballots were counted, Senator Vialet maintained his election night top position on St. Croix, while Senator Frett-Gregory pulled ahead to become the top vote getter in the St. Thomas/St. John district. On St. Thomas-St. […]