A Guide To Boxers Who Have Represented The Virgin Islands At The Olympics
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands' best athletes are working hard to make it to next year's Olympics in Japan. One man who stands a good chance to qualify is…
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Musicians To Hold Benefit Concert For Clifton Finch At Emancipation Garden
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — We From Upstreet, Inc. presents a benefit concert for “our brother, friend and fellow musician” Clifton "Cliff" Finch. It’s called: “Music for the Heart,” and is scheduled for August…
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Popular Bank Closes Sunshine Mall Branch Today ‘Until Further Notice’
FREDERIKSTED — Popular Bank announced that the Sunshine Mall Branch in St. Croix will be closed to the public as of today "until further notice." The ATM and commercial night…
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St. Croix Man Wanted For March Murder of Kelvin ‘Gerbil’ Woodson Arrested
CHRISTIANSTED — A 33-year-old St. Croix man was arrested in connection with the murder of Kelvin "Gerbil" Woodson on Thursday, authorities said. Pernell Adulphus "Pete" Towers, Jr., is charged with…
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VIWMA Looking To Open Anguilla Landfill After Three Days Of Closings Due To Rainy Weather
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Interim Executive Director Adrian Wade Taylor today took steps to mitigate road conditions inside the Anguilla landfill that were hazardous for solid…
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THIRD TIME’S A CHARM! American Airlines Moves To Three Flights A Day To St. Thomas In December
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the…
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Leptospirosis Sets In On Humans In USVI After Major Hurricanes Irma and Maria
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After the first human case of leptospirosis was reported in the territory following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Virgin Islands arbovirus surveillance system (VIASS) was created…
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SRMC: Anna’s Retreat Man Allegedly Raped 13-Year-Old Boy 5 Times By Threatening to Kill Him With A Knife
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy on at least five occasions by threatening to kill him with a knife if he…
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AARP Community Challenge To Facilitate First Bike Path In The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHRISTIANSTED — AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including a recipient right here in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A total of nearly $1.6 million…
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Government Complex Is Closed Due To Sewage and Water Leak In The Building
CRUZ BAY — The general public is being advised that the Government Complex on St. John will be closed until Wednesday because of an "overspill of raw sewage that affected…