CHRISTIANSTED — A cocaine smuggler from Nicaragua got nearly five years in prison from a federal judge. Michael Nelson-Gaet, 36, of Managua, was sentenced to
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Hazardous marine, life-threatening beach conditions expected through tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Small craft advisories and high rip current risk warnings continue to be in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands through tomorrow, the
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Small craft advisory, high rip current risk: NWS
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will be under a high surf advisory starting this afternoon, NOAA’s lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this
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High surf advisory now in effect for parts of St. Thomas and St. John
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A high surf advisory is now in effect for St. Thomas and St. John and surrounding areas, NOAA’s lead meteorologist Ian Carlos
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St. Croix man steals $500K from OMB and then flees to Atlanta with the proceeds
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who siphoned more than $500,000 from the government’s economic stimulus account and then fled to Georgia is facing fraud
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Cops foil dingbat woman in extortion attempt
FREDERIKSTED — A woman who tried to make a man pay through the nose for his lost wallet was undone when cops overheard her feeble
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USVI marine and beach conditions to deteriorate starting tonight; high surf possible tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas and St. John can expect excessive rainfall in some areas, NOAA’s lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this morning. Pulses
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Man awaiting trial now charged with 2021 murder in William’s Delight
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man already awaiting trial in connection with a drive-by shooting and a prison stabbing is now charged with the 2021
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Delayed $1.326 billion Powerball drawing results in single jackpot winner in Oregon
DES MOINES (AP) — A single Powerball ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers for the $1.326 billion jackpot after Saturday night’s drawing was
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Man drowns at Sugar Beach in Golden Rock
CHRISTIANSTED — A snowbird drowned at Sugar Beach Condominiums in Golden Rock after attempting to swim ashore, authorities said. At about 10:00 a.m. Thursday, a
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