Man in China caught smuggling 100 live snakes in his pants
Traveler stopped by customs as he sought to slip out of Hong Kong into the border city of Shenzhen BEIJING — A man has been caught trying to smuggle more…
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VIDOH hosts comprehensive cancer plan at Second Annual Cancer Summit today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VI Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Division, in partnership with the USVI Cancer Coalition, is hosting the second annual USVI Cancer Summit to present the Territory’s…
In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ against powerful gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The head of the Kenya-led multinational force tasked with curbing gang violence in Haiti said on Monday “there’s no room for failure” and that the United Nations-backed police mission was committed…
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‘Male’ shot and killed in Brewers Bay today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An investigation got underway after a "male" was killed near the University of the Virgin Islands campus in St. Thomas today. Officers responded to multiple 911 reports…
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Kansas man with loaded gun in partner’s carry-on bag faces federal firearms charges
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Kansas man was arrested at Cyril E. King Airport after federal officers allegedly found the loaded .38 caliber revolver in his traveling partner's carry-on bag. Robert…
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Man who discharged gun near apartment complex faces multiple firearms charges
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man has been arrested after discharging a firearm near a Golden Rock apartment complex in order to intimidate a rival, authorities said. Annquan Wilkes was…
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Connect by video call with Social Security
We, at Social Security, continue to find ways to make doing business with us easier. With our Social Security Video Connect option, you can conduct business with us using video…
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Sky high consumer prices have USVI on edge
CHRISTIANSTED — The US Virgin Islands' Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, rose 9.8 percent annually in 2022, compared to 8.6 percent in 2021. The…
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Help police find St. Croix man wanted for assault
CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man wanted in connection to an incident of domestic violence. Luis Martinez, 50, is wanted for third-degree assault,…
Hurricane Beryl lashes Mexican coast near top beaches after Caribbean destruction
CANCUN — Hurricane Beryl smashed into the Mexican coast near top beach destinations on Friday, whipping palm trees with strong winds as a steady rain fell, after forging a deadly…