KINGSHILL — A man charged with murder in 2022, Jahreem Lake, has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of unauthorized possession of ammunition,
Read moreBryan convenes first meeting of the Commission on Aging
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In what was called “a significant step toward bolstering support and resources for the territory’s aging population,” Governor Albert Bryan convened the
Read moreSocial Security announces 2.5 percent benefit increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration
Read moreMan accused of strangling, beating woman in her own home
CHRISTIANSTED — A man was charged with assault and related charges after allegedly beating and strangling a woman following a heated argument, authorities said. Javier
Read moreHuman Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This
Read moreAccused burglar ‘Fast Eddie’ not fast enough to blur doorbell video of masturbation on porch
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested over the weekend for a September incident where he allegedly performed a solo sex act on a
Read moreUSVI marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month with array of events
CHRISTIANSTED — A series of events are scheduled locally as Virgin Islanders join millions across the nation in marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Read moreSchool bus drivers on St. Croix stage job action a day after students ‘viciously’ beat colleague
CHRISTIANSTED — School buses across St. Croix stayed in park this week after drivers staged a job action in solidarity with a colleague who was
Read moreDiabetes ‘epidemic’ is a growing concern in the U.S. Virgin Islands, health officials say
CHRISTIANSTED — Diabetes continues to be a growing health crisis in the Virgin Islands, with the Department of Health calling it a “silent epidemic” affecting
Read moreHealth Department advises public to avoid roadway where sewage spill occurred
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is urging the public to avoid traversing Watergut and King Cross streets where a sewage spill has been
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