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Health Department allows Hotel on the Cay to re-open after water quality testing

PROTESTANT CAY — The Department of Health lifted Hotel on the Cay’s cease-and-desist order following negative test results for legionella. “Based on negative laboratory results in all but one sample, the…

John McCarthy January 17, 2025

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Man arrested on warrant in connection with sexual assault of minor

FREDERIKSTED — A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault charge in a three-year-old case, authorities said. Jahamon Bruce was arrested and charged with first-degree unlawful…

John McCarthy January 16, 2025

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St. Croix man gets 90 days ‘home confinement’ for gun in school zone

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was sentenced to home confinement, probation and fines for having a gun in a school zone. Jimmar A. Payne, 31, was given four years…

John McCarthy January 15, 2025

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Health Department clarifies statement about contaminated water at Hotel on the Cay

PROTESTANT CAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health clarified a news release issued earlier today that stated Hotel on the Cay used solely cistern water — and not potable water. Virgin…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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Health Department says cistern water was source of Legionella contamination

PROTESTANT CAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today addressed misinformation circulating in the community and on social media regarding the Cease-and-Desist Order issued last Friday to Hotel on the…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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Two men arrested after firearm, ammunition seized during traffic stop

CHRISTIANSTED — Two men from St. Croix were charged after a firearm and ammunition were seized during a traffic stop on Monday morning. Luis Noel, 19, and Donnie Heywood, 18,…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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ECU arrests accomplice in Home Depot refrigerator theft

CHRISTIANSTED — The boyfriend of a former Home Depot employee accused of stealing a $1,300 refrigerator has been charged with multiple crimes in connection to the theft. Lou Hermon, 55,…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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DHS offers applications for domestic violence prevention programs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announces the availability of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services as…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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U.S. Virgin Islands launches teacher training program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, is proud to announce the ceremonial signing and official launch of the…

John McCarthy January 13, 2025

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VIWMA decries arson incident that ‘destroyed garbage trucks’ on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED —The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that it "condemns in the strongest terms the recent arson that destroyed garbage trucks and essential heavy equipment belonging to…

John McCarthy January 12, 2025