HOUSTON — A St. Thomas native was at the center of a tragic shooting in Texas last month, according to Houston-area news reports. Mark van Beverhoudt, 29, shot his uncle, 59-year-old Donald Harris, to death as well as Harris’ 25-year-old daughter, Jennifer Harris. Van Beverhoudt, of Charlotte Amalie, is confirmed to have been the shooter […]
Category: Community Affairs
Grateful St. Croix Residents Receive Boxes Of Free Fresh Produce From The USDA
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department participated in a surplus food distribution event that was held on Saturday in Estate Grove Place. “Food was donated by USDA through the Surplus Food Program,” the VIPD said. “This was possible because of COVID-19, since farmers can’t distribute crops to stores and restaurants.” Teams were spread out […]
VIPD Warns Against Increasing Social Security ‘Spoofing’ Scam Calls
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the general public that there is a telephone scam being perpetuated on residents in the territory. The VIPD has received reports of residents getting telephone calls that appear to be from the Department’s main number in St. Thomas (340-774-2211), from a male with a foreign […]
Police Need Your Help To Identify Suspect Caught On Video In 3 Burglaries
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on video surveillance in the act of burglary in a St. Thomas construction company’s warehouse. The unknown St. Thomas suspect is wanted for three burglaries at the Island Roads Corporation warehouse, according to the […]
Vehicular Traffic Diverted In Frenchtown For Sewer Line Repair, VIWMA Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that sewer line repairs are ongoing to replace 15 feet of damaged lines in Frenchtown on St. Thomas. Work began Thursday and is expected to be completed by or before Sunday, December 13, VIWMA said. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from the […]
Education Department Tries To Ferret Out Facts About Employee Showing Up To Work With COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education says it has launched an internal investigation into rumors that an employee continued showing up for work despite testing positive for COVID-19. The department “has been made aware of messages circulating via text and on some social media platforms alleging that one of its employees has […]
Should I Wipe Down Groceries During The Pandemic?
Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets people spray when talking, coughing, sneezing or singing. It’s why health experts stress the importance of wearing masks and social distancing. Experts still recommend cleaning surfaces — especially frequently touched spots […]
DPW Announces Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The V.I. Department of Public Works is announcing a paid internship opportunity for minorities and diverse students. This Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides a unique opportunity to get hands-on public service experience while discovering the challenges and advancements of the U.S. transportation infrastructure. This program falls under the […]
Local Farmers Now Have A Database Online So You Can Find Out What They Have
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, within the first decade of a small business’s lifespan, there comes a time when financial survival looks bleak. For local farmers’ markets, that time seemed likely to occur in the spring of 2020 when public safety guidelines limited the number of customers in market locations. With 98 percent […]
Barbados Removes Admiral Nelson Statue In Break With Its British Colonial Past
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados removed the statue of British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson from the capital Bridgetown’s main square recently, two months after announcing plans to replace Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and move on from its colonial past. The bronze statue was unveiled in 1813 to commemorate Nelson and the British Royal […]