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Help cops find Sherelle George wanted for assault at yacht club in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are asking for your help to find a woman in St. Thomas who is wanted for questioning in relation to a crime. Sherelle George, 27, of…

John McCarthy September 30, 2025

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Popular musician dies after being taken off life-support following crash

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man critically injured in a car crash on Rhymer Highway Monday night on St. Thomas was removed from life-sustaining treatment Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Jeavon Sasso,…

John McCarthy September 11, 2025

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Miami pays tribute to Catholic shrine revered by Cuban exile community

For decades, “La Ermita de la Caridad,” a Catholic shrine near Biscayne Bay, has stood as a symbol of hope and freedom for many, especially South Florida’s Cuban exile community.…

John McCarthy September 9, 2025

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Electrical pole fire closes 2 St. Thomas elementary schools

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Thomas–St. John District, is notifying parents and guardians that both Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School and Yvonne Milliner-Bowsky Elementary School will…

John McCarthy September 8, 2025

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VIDOH says COVID-19 is still circulating in the territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising residents to take precautions following a recent slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in the territory, a trend that is also being…

John McCarthy September 5, 2025

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VIDOH urges residents to ready health needs ahead of tropical weather

CHRISTIANSTED — As the territory monitors developing storm activity, the VI Department of Health joins with VITEMA in urging residents to take steps now to safeguard their health and well-being.…

John McCarthy September 4, 2025

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UVI to observe World Food Day next month

World Food Day will be observed on Sunday, October 19 from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Albert A. Sheen Campus…

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Veterans, volunteers needed for ‘suicide prevention’ walks

Suicide Prevention Month takes place every year in September. Multiple organizations hold dedicated awareness events throughout the month, including National Suicide Prevention Week, World Suicide Prevention Day, and 988 Day. …

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Police investigating deadly single-vehicle crash in St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash early this morning that left one person dead, authorities said. Phi-Jah E. Merchant, 22, was positively identified by a family member as…

John McCarthy August 23, 2025

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Help cops find Jose Osorio Jr. wanted for reckless endangerment on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted on illegal gun charges, authorities said. Jose Osorio Jr., 31, is wanted for first-degree reckless endangerment,…

John McCarthy August 22, 2025