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NASA Sends ‘Airborne Science Lab’ To St. Croix For 45 Days Of Test Flights

FREDERIKSTED — NASA’s "airborne science lab" deployed to St. Croix on Tuesday after more than six months of preparation and instrument upload. As part of the Convective Processes Experiment —…

John McCarthy August 19, 2021

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2 Quakes In 3 Days Jolt Saint Martin And The Dominican Republic, USGS Says

SANTO DOMINGO —The U.S. Geological Survey reported a "minor magnitude" earthquake was recorded in the Dominican Republic late this morning. The jolt happened near El Valle, Provincia de Hato Mayor,…

John McCarthy August 13, 2021

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DPW Has High Hopes New Software Will Help It Track Road Work Projects Better

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it is implementing "strategic initiatives geared towards preserving, maintaining and strengthening the territory’s infrastructure." The most recent is the iWorQ…

John McCarthy August 12, 2021

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Learn Online How Social Security Can Improve Your Life

With more people learning online, we would like to highlight some of the digital resources we have for educators. Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement, disability…

Victor Rodriguez August 6, 2021

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St. Croix Hospital Says WhatsApp Message About Gas Refueling Causing COVID Is Fake

SUNNY ISLE — A WhatsApp message that stated “the hospital sent a message saying the Delta variant appears to be spreading rapidly through the refueling pump” and further states precautions…

John McCarthy August 5, 2021

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Laptop, MiFi Handouts At Julius Sprauve School Stop Due To COVID-19 Exposure

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Education has suspended laptop and MiFi distribution at the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John, effective immediately due to COVID-19 exposure…

John McCarthy August 5, 2021

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911 Emergency Call Centers Experience ‘Service Interruptions’ On 3 Islands

KINGSHILL — The 911 Emergency Call Centers in the St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John districts was experiencing service interruptions on Wednesday. Residents unable to reach 911 are asked to…

John McCarthy July 29, 2021

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St. Thomas Teacher Wins Disney Vacation in ViVid Streaming’s ‘Swag Call’ Contest

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Joseph Gomez Elementary School fifth grade teacher Roselyn Samuel Hodge traveled to Orlando, Florida., July 18-24, with her daughter Janelle, in an all-expense paid trip for two…

John McCarthy July 25, 2021

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Police In Jamaica Use High Tech To Spot Getaway Cars … Before They Get Away

KINGSTON — According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization, 2019 saw 32 million international tourists descend upon the region. Those millions of tourists bring with them tens of billions of dollars…

John McCarthy July 16, 2021

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‘Buyer Beware’ Takes On New Meaning As Sellers Try To Rob Buyers At Gunpoint

FREDERIKSTED — Caveat emptor, or "let the buyer beware." is taking on new meaning in St. Croix as at least two online sellers of items have tried to rob the…

John McCarthy July 4, 2021