TEAGUE BAY — Former Vice President Mike Pence was spotted Sunday night at a St. Croix restaurant famous for its surf and turf and casual dining atmosphere. Pence, in his fifth day on island, dined with his wife Karen, U.S. Secret Service agents and a VIPD Special Operations Bureau officer at Duggan’s Reef in Teague […]
Category: Community Affairs
AARP Partners With V.I. Government To Provide Fitness Park On St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — AARP in the Virgin Islands has partnered with the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation to help residents stay fit. The local organization recently announced the opening of a sponsored outdoor fitness park at Altona Lagoon in Gallows Bay. “We have always worked to help Americans – especially those 50 and over – […]
VIPD Already Enforcing Vehicle Registration Plates And Stickers On St. Croix … With An Emphasis On Caring
CHRISTIANSTED — There are indications that police have already begun strictly enforcing the laws and regulations that govern the motoring public on St. Croix. A VIPD police sergeant pulled over a motorist who had no license plate on the back of his vehicle near Super Tanker Service Station in front of the Sunny Isle Shopping […]
VIPD’s Central Records Bureau Closed On St. Thomas Today Due To ‘Plumbing, Sewage Issues’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that its Central Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas are closed today due to “plumbing/sewage issues in the building.” The Bureau hopes to have the offices open on Monday, February 1, according to the VIPD. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said.
Joe Biden’s Presidential Executive Order Could Benefit SNAP Beneficiaries Through P-EBT, DHS Says
FREDERIKSTED — In light of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order to boost food assistance for children missing school meals, the Department of Human Services’ SNAP office is awaiting additional guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Services (FNS). DHS is asking USDA when and if additional benefits will be provided for […]
Former Vice President Mike Pence Escapes Harsh Media Glare With St. Croix Vacation
CHRISTIANSTED — The now-former vice president could have gone anywhere. But to get away and just feel safe, Mike Pence — who left office eight days ago — chose St. Croix. News that the 2016 and 2020 running mate of Donald Trump was in the territory came less than a day after MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said Pence is […]
Former VIPD Police Sergeant Raymond T. Matthew Sr., Known As The Original ‘Cake Boss,’ Dies In Orlando
FREDERIKSTED — The family of retired police sergeant Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. announces his passing on January 5, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, Florida. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his wife of 43 years, Juanita, and his loving family. Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. was affectionately known as “Paco,” “Ray,” […]
Boat Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Car Rounding Corner Near Garden Center In Adrian
CRUZ BAY — A St. John boat captain who just got married six months ago died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening. Ceneca E. “Drumie” Lindo, 36, of Estate Enighed died after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a car in Estate Adrian just before 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Virgin islands Police Department […]
DPW Updates Motorists On Road Striping Project In St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it is continuing to repaint road striping to improve motoring safety in St. Thomas. The department currently has a road striping supply contract with Precise Builders — which allows DPW to assign locations once funding becomes available. The areas completed within the last year include: […]
Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter
FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising “increased traffic enforcement” for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring your vehicle into compliance before then,” the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Violators WILL be cited. NO EXCEPTIONS!” If you live on St. Croix, you […]