President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more
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St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water
CHRISTIANSTED — The USVI Unified Command stressed today that St. Croix residents in affected areas should not brush their teeth with water suspected to contain high levels
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Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine
CHRISTIANSTED — As flu season approaches, the Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their well-being by getting vaccinated against the flu virus, especially
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Man arrested after police chase leads to recovery of gun, ammunition
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing charges in connection to a police chase that led to a gun and ammunition being found in
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Police investigating after man shot dead near Rosie’s Bar In Frederiksted
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a man was shot dead near a bar in Frederiksted town late Sunday night. Jemmason B. Charles, 49, was
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1,288 Clean Water Vouchers Distributed to WAPA Water Customers
FREDERIKSTED — The Water and Power Authority and members of the USVI Government’s Unified Command conducted the distribution of water vouchers over the weekend to
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Governor Bryan Seeks Divorce From First Lady
CHRISTIANSTED — In what could be a first for a sitting chief executive, Governor Albert Bryan, is seeking to divorce first lady Yolanda Bryan, and
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EPA discovers 32,000 gallons of unreported liquified petroleum gas at St. Croix refinery
CHRISTIANSTED — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region II discovered thousands of gallons of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) during a recent inspection at the St.
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DPNR cherishes $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge Grant
CHRISTIANSTED — DPNR got a $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge 2023 grant, DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol said today. The funding is to create St. Croix’s
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Woman Who Used Boss’ Credit Card To Pay Her WAPA Bill Surrenders To Cops
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix woman who used her company’s credit card to steal $48,891.48 is in official custody today. Jahreema Barnes, 39, was arrested
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