FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is stepping up its police cadet recruiting game. After Virtual Career Fairs advertised on social media in July didn’t allow the VIPD to meet its quota of new officers … “Are you looking to start your career in public safety?” the VIPD wote. “Attend our virtual career fair […]
Category: Community Affairs
SENATOR DONNA FRETT-GREGORY OP-ED: On Establishing A School Authority In The USVI
It’s no secret that our public-school student test scores have shown little to no improvement over the past few years. To make matters worse, the children of the U.S. Virgin Islands have experienced additional academic setbacks after surviving both Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, and most recently, the current COVID-19 pandemic that has further […]
How To Avoid A Turkey Fryer Fire This Thanksgiving
COTTON VALLEY — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and fire officials are reminding those in charge of preparing the bird to beware of the hazards surrounding deep frying turkeys. Dunking the bird in hot cooking oil can make for a delicious dinner if done right, but as the Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) points […]
HOMELESS, BUT NOT HOPELESS: New Community Outreach Group Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves
CHRISTIANSTED — People down on their luck now have a healthy alternative to life on the streets. Thanks to a new program that allows homeless people to leave the streets to bathe, eat and be groomed. The Collective Collaboration, Inc., a non-governmental organization, is helping homeless men and women to get haircuts, hot meals — […]
Traveling ICU Nurse Notices Territory Could Use More Nursing Help In Hospitals Due To COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Her battle with COVID-19 began in New York City, shifted to Connecticut and now has her in St. Thomas. That’s where Rachel Hartley currently helps to fight the coronavirus pandemic for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hartley, a 2015 Cedarville University (Ohio) nursing and 2020 Master of Science in Nursing alumna, arrived in the territory in September on […]
Police Commander Meets With Taxi Drivers To Hear Parking Gripes
CHRISTIANSTED — A representative of the Virgin Islands Police Department heard some of the concerns of taxi drivers near the taxi stand downtown this weekend. Police Lt. Herminia Rivera, commander of the VIPD’s Christiansted district, met with Ferdinand “Mighty Pat” Samuel and other taxi drivers “to address their ongoing parking issues at the taxi stand.” […]
Charges Updated For Suspect Terrell ‘Inches’ Johnson, Now Wanted For Assault And Burglary: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department updated the charges against a wanted St. Croix man on Wednesday. The VIPD is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Terrell “Inches” Johnson of Queen Street in Christiansted “He is wanted in connection with an assault and a burglary in separate incidents,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima […]
V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day
CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives! Seat belts, when worn correctly, reduce the risk of sustaining life-threatening injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. National Seat Belt Day, observed annually on November 14th, reminds drivers and their […]
DLCA Commissioner Says To Beware Of Robocall Scammers Promising Arrest If You Don’t Return The Call
CHRISTIANSTED — DLCA Commissioner Richard Evangelista said he received a robotic call Tuesday saying there is a pending legal action against him and failure to return the call to discuss the matter may result in the issuance of an arrest warrant. If you receive a similar call, it is likely a scam. Hang up or […]
ARMY OF 2: St. Thomas Twins Serve In U.S. Army Reserve In Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — Having your twin sister as a battle buddy is hard to beat. And when two joined-at-the-hip U.S. Virgin Islanders team up — you know the advantage goes to the side they’re on. Sgt. Khalia and Spc. Khadia Baptiste, Army Reserve twins from St. Thomas, are currently serving together in Afghanistan. The sisters […]