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VIPD holds Amber Alert training summit on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department hosted a summit for the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program’s national director and team members on January 14-15, 2025, at…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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VIDE names USVI Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced the 2025 District Teacher of the Year winners, recognizing two extraordinary educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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Bryan declared January 17 a day of honor for Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan proclaimed January 17, 2025, as a Day of Honor for Adrianne Todman, recognizing her exceptional public service and leadership. This proclamation celebrates Todman’s instrumental…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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West End beach not considered safe for swimming or fishing, DPNR says

FREDERIKSTED — One beach in St. Croix is not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resource conducted. Rainbow Beach in…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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Liberty to begin road work on Queen Mary Highway this weekend

The work is part of the FTTH project which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory. FREDERIKSTED — Liberty V.I. said it…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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Hazardous marine conditions continue

SAN JUAN — A long-period northerly swell will bring hazardous marine and coastal conditions today and throughout the weekend across the Atlantic waters and local Caribbean passages from the northwest to the…

John McCarthy January 17, 2025

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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