KINGSHILL — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Croix. Dahmaris Mendez, 17, of Clifton Hill, has been missing for 17 days, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Mendez is described as a Black female who stands 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has black hair, brown […]
Category: Community Affairs
VIWMA Illegal Dumping Training Seminar To Take Place This Week
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), in conjunction with RCAP Solutions Inc., invites the community to participate in a free informational training to raise awareness on illegal dumping and its effects on the USVI. The presentation aims to increase public awareness and provide proper alternatives to empower the community and reduce illegal […]
Education Explains Why School Cafeteria Is Being Used For Storage, Rather Than Meals
KINGSHILL — The Department of Education devoted a long, “condescending” exegesis to explain why the cafeteria at the Claude O. Markoe Elementary School is being used for storage space — rather than a space for school children to eat meals. The VIDE also explained that if any repairs have been made to the “aged” Claude […]
‘Wolf’ Prowler Continues To Stalk St. Croix Woman Near Christiansted Cemetery
CHRISTIANSTED — A woman who spotted a late night prowler on her front porch last month said the suspect has returned to case her St. Croix residence. Whitney Frederick, who lives near the Christiansted cemetery, alleged on Facebook that Jose Enrique “Big Bad Wolf” Encarnacion of nearby Western Suburb continues to stalk her at her […]
Governor Bryan To Read To Children On Human Services’ ‘Virtual Storytime’ Via Zoom
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging all child care providers to join tomorrow’s Virtual Storytime presentation on Zoom and allow your children to be entertained by Governor Albert Bryan. Dr. Seuss best stated is best, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more […]
DPNR Sponsors Free Workshop On Primitive Tool Making
CHRISTIANSTED — DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol announces a free public workshop about primitive tool making with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. and Mount Victory Eco-Lodge. The half-day workshop will take place on Saturday, March 5th and Saturday, March 12th from 8 am-noon. People interested are asked to register online at https://www.mtvictorycamp.com to take part in this unique, hands-on opportunity […]
Senator Alma Francis Heyliger Submits Legislation to Combat Gun Violence
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Alma Francis Heyliger has introduced legislation to reduce firearm related crimes in the territory by repealing part of the “Reciprocal recognition of out-of-state licenses” section of the Virgin Islands Code. Bill Resolution No. 21-0465 would strike the first paragraph of Title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 460, which states […]
DPNR Hosts ‘Talking Books Book Club With Nina Garcia’ On Wednesday
CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces the Talking Books library will host “Book Club With Nina Garcia” on Wednesday. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Challenged in Estate Golden Rock. This month’s book club selection is Trouble in Paradise by Elin […]
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Firefighters Learn Lifesaving Techniques In Training Sessions
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) conducted vehicle extrication training exercises on the island of St. Croix recently. Led by VIFS Territorial Training Coordinator James Bolton, the training provided firefighters with an opportunity to learn about tactics, tools, and techniques related to vehicle extrication and to practice extrication skills. In addition to equipment, […]
Police Need Your Help To Find 17-Year-Old Missing Minor Naydalize Burgos Of St. Croix
KINGSHILL — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Croix, authorities said. Naydalize Burgos, 17, of Clifton Hill was last seen at her home on Thursday evening, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Burgos is a Black female with brown eyes and red hair who stands 4-feet, 9-inches tall and […]