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VIDE announces St. Thomas-St. John teacher of the year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education St. Thomas-St. John District Office of the Insular Superintendent is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 St. Thomas/St. John District Teacher of…

John McCarthy December 1, 2025

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Help cops find Jamen ‘Amo’ Brathwaite wanted for murder

KINGSHILL — Police are asking for your assistance to find a man on St. Croix. Jamen R. "Amo" Brathwaite, 25, of Bethlehem Village, is wanted in connection to a homicide,…

John McCarthy November 29, 2025

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Help cops find Washington D.C. native wanted for assault on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED Police are asking for your help to find a Washington D.C. native on St. Croix. Cleo A. Taylor. 39, is wanted on a charge of third-degree assault, the Virgin…

John McCarthy November 28, 2025

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Help cops find fisherman wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted for an act of domestic violence on St. Croix. Hiram Maldonado III, age 43, is being…

John McCarthy November 20, 2025

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Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street

FREDERIKSTED — Police secured the scene of a structural fire of a popular bar on King Street this morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the 911…

John McCarthy November 16, 2025

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CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says

EAST END, St. Croix — A 59-year-old woman was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in South Grapetree on St. Croix Friday evening, the Virgin Islands Police Department…

John McCarthy November 16, 2025

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Help cops find ‘Goldo’ Ayala wanted for gun crime on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a wanted man on St. Croix. Joshawn "Goldo" Ayala, 23, is wanted for carrying a firearm openly or concealed, the Virgin…

John McCarthy November 15, 2025

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St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP suspension continues to affect thousands of households, local restaurant St. Thomas Social has launched a community initiative providing free community meals to residents…

John McCarthy November 13, 2025

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VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is proud to host the “Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic,” an exciting showcase of collegiate athletic talent and educational engagement. The Classic will feature…

John McCarthy November 13, 2025

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Help cops find Tampa man wanted for gun play in Four Winds Plaza bar

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a St. John man for firing a gun inside a crowded bar on St. Thomas, authorities said. Jalen Frazer, 28,…

John McCarthy November 12, 2025