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Silver Alert issued for senior citizen last seen in Hospital Ground on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing senior citizen on St. Thomas. Victor George, 64, is actively being sought by the Virgin Islands Police Department.…

John McCarthy July 15, 2025

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VIDE prepares for first day of school

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is excited to welcome students, parents, faculty, and staff to the 2025–2026 school year, officially beginning on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. With just…

John McCarthy July 14, 2025

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Help cops find Caelin Henry wanted in connection to stolen vehicle in STT

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a Nevada man wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department said on…

John McCarthy July 11, 2025

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Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long and intricate nails despite the economic obstacles. While over-the-top nail designs have…

John McCarthy July 11, 2025

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Sewer line repairs on Hospital Street begin today, VIWMA says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said that a sewer line will be installed at #25 Hospital Street this morning. All vehicular traffic, including service vehicles, will be…

John McCarthy July 11, 2025

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Woman jumped out of moving vehicle to escape abusive husband, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Fearing for her safety, a St. Thomas woman took the extraordinary step of jumping out of a moving vehicle in order to escape "weeks" of domestic violence…

John McCarthy July 10, 2025

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Help cops find Courtney Matthias wanted for assault in St. John

CRUZ BAY Police need your help today to find a man wanted in St. Thomas. Courtney L. Matthias, 55, of St. Thomas, is currently being sought by police in connection…

John McCarthy July 10, 2025

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2 dead after driver tries to pass lead car and crashes into wall at Limetree

CHRISTIANSTED — Two people are dead — the driver and the passenger — after a motorist tried to pass a lead car on the shoulder of the Limetree Bay Road…

John McCarthy July 6, 2025

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How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days…

John McCarthy July 5, 2025

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Man gets stuck in chimney while trying to get his dog out of a locked building

BRISTOL, Connecticut (AP) — Firefighters had to rescue a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to retrieve his dog from a bathroom…

John McCarthy June 24, 2025