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U.S. Census Bureau Workers Counted Only 87,146 People In The USVI In 2020

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau released statistics this week for the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC). The package includes over…

John McCarthy July 23, 2023

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St. Croix Man Arrested For Holding Woman Against Her Will In Cistern

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in a cistern. MarcAnthony Hosien, 22, was arrested and charged with false imprisonment-domestic…

John McCarthy July 19, 2023

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Saharan Dust Blankets Region; Expect More Hot Weather

SAN JUAN — A hot and hazy day for the islands of Puerto Rico and the USVI as a Saharan Air Layer (Saharan Dust) continues to move across the region.…

John McCarthy July 19, 2023

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St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who snuck into a woman's apartment and attempted to sexually assault her while she was asleep faces burglary and assault charges. Osei Edwards, 23,…

John McCarthy July 18, 2023

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‘Lingering moisture’ set to trickle from tropical wave, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Lingering moisture from a tropical wave will continue to bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the local islands. The best rainfall should be seen across western…

John McCarthy July 18, 2023

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Tropical Wave Increases Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave moving through the region will increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout today and tonight. Thunderstorms are capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty…

John McCarthy July 17, 2023

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Woman brought back from Houston to face charges of stealing $2,811.06

FREDERIKSTED — A woman wanted for online bank fraud has been extradited from Texas to face charges in St. Croix. Tatiana Rodriguez, 38, was arrested Friday and charged with obtaining…

John McCarthy July 15, 2023

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U.S. Virgin Islands seeks $190 million from JPMorgan in Jeffrey Epstein suit

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking at least $190 million in damages from JPMorgan Chase in its lawsuit over its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who kept money…

John McCarthy July 15, 2023

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Social Security Column: How We Serve People With Limited English Language Proficiency

We strive to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone. That includes improving access for underserved communities. We aim to reduce language barriers and increase access to Social…

John McCarthy July 15, 2023

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VIPD Issues Traffic Advisory For Melvin Evans Highway

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Melvin H. Evans Highway will close temporarily tomorrow. Route 66 and (Northside Road - Route 75 in the vicinity of…

John McCarthy July 14, 2023