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…
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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…
Social Security Is There For You When You’re Ready For Retirement
When you think you’re ready to retire, we’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for Social Security benefits. You should decide based on your individual and…
NSE Recognizes UVI Exchange Student with Achievement Award
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Heather Bruck, who participated in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program when she attended the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) during the Spring 2022 semester, has been awarded…
Man Wanted On Vehicular Homicide Charge In Georgia Detained By CIB
CHARLOTTE AMALIE —– A man wanted in Georgia on a vehicular homicide in Georgia is in official custody and facing extradition, authorities said. Terelle Malik Ross, 36, was detained at 9:00 a.m. today…
You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible
Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time…
UVI Graduate Awarded Prestigious Public Health Fellowship
Program provides an opportunity to participate in the policy process at the federal level CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Berlina Wallace-Berube, a three-time alumna of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), has been…
Ricky Martin Could Face 50 Years In Prison After Romantic Imbroglio With 22-Year-Old Nephew
SAN JUAN — The lawsuit facing Ricky Martin for alleged domestic violence was recently revealed. Please bear in mind that the name of the complainant who remained anonymous until this point is…
Stanley Jacobs Becomes USVI’s First Winner of NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean Pierre Oriol said that Virgin Islands cultural ambassador Stanley Jacobs, PhD has been awarded the 2022 National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellowship. Jacobs is the…