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Santa Left Omicron Under The Christmas Tree In The U.S. Virgin Islands This Holiday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As of Christmas Day, there were 544 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the Virgin Islands Department of Health said. It is the highest number of…

John McCarthy December 27, 2021

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Missing Toddler With Her Father In Chicago For Christmas, Police Say

KINGSHILL — A toddler reported missing on St. Croix is with her father in Illinois and not believed to be in danger, and Police Commissioner Ray Martinez said that investigators…

John McCarthy December 25, 2021

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Celebrity Equinox Cancels Christmas Day Visit To St. Croix; Picks St. Thomas Instead

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — If the Celebrity Equinox had its druthers, it would prefer to visit St. Thomas instead of St. Croix tomorrow. And with the full weight and power of…

John McCarthy December 24, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Gets 7 Months For Smuggling 14 Pounds Of Pot To St. Croix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who smuggled 14 pounds of marijuana into St. Croix was given just over a half year in prison, authorities said. Jahvar Looby, 31,…

John McCarthy December 23, 2021

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2 USVI Women Must Pay Back $107K They Stole In Tax Fraud Scheme, Judge Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Lynell Hughes, 35, St. Croix, and Nicolette Alexander, 30, of St. Thomas, were sentenced recently in federal court…

John McCarthy December 22, 2021

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AMBER ALERT! Police Need Your Help To Find Cataleya Lehlani Deberry On St. Croix

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department issued an amber alert over a missing toddler on St. Croix early this morning. Cataleya Lehlani Deberry, 2, was reported missing by family…

John McCarthy December 22, 2021

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Hospital CEO Says Vaccines Are Best Bet To Reduce Health Risks From COVID-19

DIAMOND RUBY — The Juan F. Luis Hospital encourages community members and tourists to continue to implement precautionary measures during the holiday season in order to avoid exposure to COVID-19…

John McCarthy December 21, 2021

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Paradise Man Who Gun-Butted Girlfriend, Threw Her Into Wall Arrested In Bar: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD's Special Operations Bureau found a man in a Grove Place bar who was accused of gun-butting his girlfriend and then throwing her into a wall at…

John McCarthy December 21, 2021

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VIPD To Motoring Public: This Holiday Season – Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over!

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department and Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety encourage motorists to have a plan this holiday season, whether driving, riding, or hosting holiday festivities.…

John McCarthy December 20, 2021

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North Shore Road Is A ‘Death Trap’ Angry St. Croix Residents Complain On Facebook

CANE BAY — North Shore Road (officially Sidney Lee Road) is a "death trap" — especially trying to drive it at night — St. Croix residents angrily complained on social…

John McCarthy December 19, 2021