First tropical wave of season approaches
SAN JUAN — The first tropical wave of the year is approaching the Virgin Islands this morning. Between this afternoon-evening and Monday, The wave is expected to cause an increase…
Officials give heat, rain warnings during weekly briefing
CHRISTIANSTED — The territory is in for an alternatingly hot, rainy and hot again few days, officials said during a Government House briefing on Tuesday. From the National Weather Service,…
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Help police find missing minor on St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a missing minor on St. Croix. Megan Jae Walters, 17, of Estate Ruby, was last seen at 3:00 a.m. today, the…
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St. Croix MCH, Community Health Clinics temporarily relocate to UVI’s campus
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Maternal, Child Health and Community Health clinics on St. Croix are temporarily relocating its operations to the University of the Virgin Islands…
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UVI conducting an active shooter exercise at its St. Croix campus tomorrow
FREDERIKSTED — A Mass Casualty Exercise has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, UVI’s Medical Simulation Center announced Monday. The Center,…
Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says
SAN JUAN — An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, driven by abundant moisture and unstable conditions (deep layered trough), will result in an enhanced risk of flooding across Puerto Rico and…
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76-year-old woman shot in her Lorraine Village apartment
FREDERIKSTED — A stray bullet fired from an outdoor bar struck a woman as she was relaxing in her Grove Place apartment on Sunday afternoon. Police began investigating at 3:10…
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Forecasters predict increase in rain starting next week
SAN JUAN — The NOAA Weather Prediction Center indicates an increased 50% chance of above-average rainfall in the Northeast Caribbean region for the period May 22 to June 4. Although…
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Suspect gets attempted murder charge after ‘attacking’ officer mediating domestic violence incident
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with attempted murder and related charges after allegedly attacking a police officer in the middle of a domestic violence disturbance. Joseph Anthony…
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Strong Economy, Low Unemployment, and Higher Job and Wage Growth Extend Social Security Trust Funds to 2035
The Social Security Board of Trustees Monday released its annual report on the financial status of the health of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the…