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U.S. Virgin Islands Shortens COVID-19 Testing Window For Travelers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has updated its COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers. The new requirements mean all U.S-based travelers aged 5 or older must submit a negative…

John McCarthy January 4, 2022

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St. Croix Welcomes First Baby Born Into The New Year

DIAMOND RUBY — St. Croix and the U.S. Virgin Islands welcomed the first baby of the year at exactly 55 minutes after midnight. Baby Boy Immanuel Acosta, born on January…

John McCarthy January 3, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers Now Face Mandatory Quarantine In Illinois

CHICAGO — Illinois Health officials added the U.S. Virgin Islands and two mainland states to the Chicago travel advisory list this week. The designation means that all travelers coming from…

John McCarthy January 2, 2022

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Boetzberg Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident With Sedan Near Ballpark

GALLOWS BAY — A St. Croix man is dead after the motorcycle he was driving veered into oncoming traffic near the ballpark in Estate Mount Welcome on Friday afternoon, authorities…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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Police Take Guns Off The Streets During New Year’s Eve Operations: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPD Commissioner Designee Ray Martinez said St. Thomas recovered several illegal firearms and ammunition during New Year's Eve operations Friday night. A total of 11 illegal firearms…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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Armed Robber Holds Up Richmond Laundry On New Year’s Eve Day

CHRISTIANSTED — Any hopes that St. Croix would ring in the New Year squeaky clean were quickly dashed when an armed robber held up a Richmond laundromat Friday afternoon. One…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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St. John Resident Becomes 89th Victim Of COVID-19 In The Territory, VIDOH Says

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Thursday confirmed another person has fallen victim to COVID-19. A 68-year-old man on St. John recently died from the disease,…

John McCarthy December 31, 2021

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Police Investigating After 2 Gunned Down At Red Brick, 1 Man Dies: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Two men were shot — one fatally — near a St. Croix housing project this afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of a shooting…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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Hermon Hill Man Jailed After Girlfriend Tells Police He Assaulted Her: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix resident is in official custody after his former girlfriend told police he assaulted her. Paul Stewart, 25, of Questa Verde Condominiums, was arrested at 5:30…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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Brutes Sacrifice 5 Dogs Near Sunny Isle On Christmas Eve Day: VIPD

SUNNY ISLE — Five St. Croix dogs were mercilessly killed on Christmas Eve Day near the Sunny Isle Shopping Center, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021