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Help Police Find Luis Santiago Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident on St. Croix. Luis Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill, is wanted for…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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USVI Houses of Worship Get Nearly $1,000,000 From FEMA

-CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Several houses of worship in the U.S. Virgin Islands received funds from FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program this year. In total, about $900,000 was awarded to various…

John McCarthy November 5, 2023

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Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals

CHRISTIANSTED – Officials have declared a state of emergency and advised the public not to consume drinking water on Saint Croix as of November 1 after tests have shown unacceptable…

John McCarthy November 2, 2023

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Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6

CHRISTIANSTED — During Monday's Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels…

John McCarthy October 31, 2023

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JIC Says You Can Bathe, Wash Clothes, Flush Toilets, But Not Drink Lead-Copper Water

KINGSHILL — The USVI Joint Information Center has announced that the results of extensive retesting of sites that demonstrated high levels of lead and copper across areas of the Water…

John McCarthy October 26, 2023

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Governor Announces Death of VIFEMS Director Daryl George Sr.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement today announcing the death of Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director Daryl A. “Mousy” George Sr: “It is with a…

John McCarthy October 24, 2023

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Man’s body found floating in the waters off St. Thomas waterfront Wednesday morning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A death investigation is underway after man's body was found floating in the waters off the St. Thomas waterfront Wednesday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center received…

John McCarthy October 19, 2023

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Help Police Find Myron Fox Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident. Myron Fox, 42, of Tide Village is wanted for third-degree…

John McCarthy October 18, 2023

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Off-Duty Mechanic Drinking In Santo Bar Executed At Point Blank Range, VIPD Says

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a man walked into a Santo bar and shot a patron multiple times at point blank range late last night. Elijah Abdula Jackson, 43,…

John McCarthy October 7, 2023

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VIDOH premieres ‘Step Into Wellness’ video series

CHRISTIANSTED — The VI Department of Health proudly introduces "Step into Wellness," a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a…

John McCarthy September 23, 2023