CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Justice Department’s Access and Visitation Program and Paternity and Child Support Division is partnering with the Department of Education in the national initiative for fathers to…
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Rodriguez Promoted As The First Female Chief Master Sergeant Within The 285th Civil Engineering Squadron
KINGSHILL — Virgin Islands Air National Guard (VIANG) Zathlyn Rodriguez, 285th Civil Engineering Squadron was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant making her the first female to ever hold the position in the squadron. Rodriguez promotion…
VIDOH Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they are current…
A Deadly Tropical Disease Pops Up On The U.S. Mainland For First Time
The bacteria can cause severe illness SAN JUAN — The bacteria behind the potentially fatal disease melioidosis has been found in United States soil for the first time, the Centers for Disease…
USVI Women Get Lieutenant Commander Promotions In The U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON — USVI aviators Ronaqua Russell and Rebekah Seifer were promoted to lieutenant commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, the Coast Guard announced this week. Seifer and Russell Coast Guard Academy classmates…
St. Croix Murder Suspect’s Teen Rape Trial Delayed Indefinitely In Orlando
MIAMI — Jose Ledesma, an accused St. Croix identity thief, was free on bail in 2019 when the key witness in his upcoming trial was gunned down at a Hialeah, Florida strip…
SOCIAL SECURITY: How To Update Your Address and Phone Number Online
If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to update your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account,…
USVI Catches Mega Millions Fever With $1.1 Billion Jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was all over social media on Tuesday — before the last Mega Millions drawing — Virgin Islanders want a chance at a $1 billion payday. Many people…
California Woman Charged With Smuggling Marijuana Into St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California woman has been charged with trying to smuggle 45 pounds of marijuana into the St. Thomas airport this weekend. Joeva Elizabeth Williams of Sacramento, appeared before U.S….
National Hurricane Center Watching 3 Tropical Waves
MIAMI — Conditions remain quiet in the Atlantic basin, with no tropical cyclones expected over the next five days. The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the Caribbean. The peak…