A Guide To Boxers Who Have Represented The Virgin Islands At The Olympics
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands' best athletes are working hard to make it to next year's Olympics in Japan. One man who stands a good chance to qualify is…
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Popular Bank Closes Sunshine Mall Branch Today ‘Until Further Notice’
FREDERIKSTED — Popular Bank announced that the Sunshine Mall Branch in St. Croix will be closed to the public as of today "until further notice." The ATM and commercial night…
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St. Croix Man Wanted For March Murder of Kelvin ‘Gerbil’ Woodson Arrested
CHRISTIANSTED — A 33-year-old St. Croix man was arrested in connection with the murder of Kelvin "Gerbil" Woodson on Thursday, authorities said. Pernell Adulphus "Pete" Towers, Jr., is charged with…
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VIWMA Looking To Open Anguilla Landfill After Three Days Of Closings Due To Rainy Weather
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Interim Executive Director Adrian Wade Taylor today took steps to mitigate road conditions inside the Anguilla landfill that were hazardous for solid…
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Leptospirosis Sets In On Humans In USVI After Major Hurricanes Irma and Maria
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After the first human case of leptospirosis was reported in the territory following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Virgin Islands arbovirus surveillance system (VIASS) was created…
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AARP Community Challenge To Facilitate First Bike Path In The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHRISTIANSTED — AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including a recipient right here in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A total of nearly $1.6 million…
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Crimestoppers Has $15K Reward For Information About Fort Frederik Shooting; Gittens Asks Witnesses To Talk
FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix Senator Kenneth Gittens has once again denounced the spate of violence that has held our community and law-abiding citizens hostage. He said the sequence of violent events…
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Shooting At Floatopia Beach Event In Frederiksted Leaves Six Injured, One Seriously
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a shooting that left six people injured at the Floatopia event near Fort Frederik beach last night, authorities said. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency…
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VIPD: Taheem ‘Debo’ Samuel Shot To Death At St. Croix Mutual Homes Last Night
FREDERIKSTED — A 20-year-old St. Croix man was shot multiple times and died at St. Croix Mutual Homes in Grove Place last night, authorities said. Taheem "Debo" Samuel of Grove…
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Police Bring M.A.G.I.C. Child Mentoring Program To USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of Operations Celwin Walwyn is bringing M.A.G.I.C. to the territory. The M.A.G.I.C. program stands for Mentoring,…