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Tropical Wave Brings Much Needed Rain To USVI and Puerto Rico

FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are experiencing periods of heavy showers and gusty winds this morning, especially to the east and south of San Juan and…

John McCarthy July 2, 2022

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2 Men Arrested For Depositing Forged Checks From VIDOL Totaling $11,769.83

CHRISTIANSTED — Two St. Croix men who deposited forged checks totaling $11,769.83 drawn on the Department of Labor's account in St. Thomas have been arrested, authorities said. On June 23,…

John McCarthy July 1, 2022

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3 More Crew Members of La Gran Tormenta Plead Guilty To Cocaine Smuggling

CHRISTIANSTED — Three more members of a Venezuelan fishing boat — including the vessel's captain — have pleaded guilty to their roles in smuggling 124 pounds of cocaine to St.…

John McCarthy June 30, 2022

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DPW Gets $375,000 From FTA’s ‘Areas of Persistent Poverty’ Grant Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) plans on expanding Virgin Islands transit routes and extending hours of service after receiving a $375,000 grant from the Federal Transit…

John McCarthy June 30, 2022

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17-Year-Old Charged As An Adult With Armed Carjacking, Robbery-Theft

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix minor will be tried as an adult for his involvement in an armed carjacking in Two Williams two months ago, authorities said. Nyssiah Charllie Calderon, 17,…

John McCarthy June 29, 2022

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Suspect Arrested For String of Robberies, Carjacking, After CIB Investigation: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A task force comprised of officers with the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Special Operation Bureau executed a search and arrest warrant on Isaac Frontal at his residence in…

John McCarthy June 28, 2022

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Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Barren Spot Village Mall Shooting Surrenders

CHRISTIANSTED — An 18-year-old turned himself in to police and was arrested in connection with a shooting at the Barren Spot Village Mall. Tyrique Parris was arrested today and charged with…

John McCarthy June 28, 2022

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VIHA and MDG Design + Construction Close on $116.7M Restoration of Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) and MDG Design+ Construction (MDG) celebrated the start of the $116.7 million rehabilitation of Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion on Monday. The 248-unit affordable housing development…

John McCarthy June 28, 2022

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Police Investigating After 2 People Shot Driving On Melvin Evans Highway

FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police are investigating after a couple driving on the Melvin Evans Highway called 911 emergency dispatchers at 11:32 p.m. Saturday to report they had been shot…

John McCarthy June 26, 2022

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Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security

Every July, we celebrate the Day of the Independence of the United States. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. Social…

John McCarthy June 26, 2022