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Steel pan instructor convicted of producing child pornography

CHRISTIANSTED — A federal jury convicted a St. Croix man on production of child pornography and second-degree rape charges, authorities said. Dante Edison James. 28, now awaits sentencing on a…

John McCarthy July 12, 2024

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23-year-old man shot to death in Golden Rock

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating a shooting in Golden Rock that left a 20-year-old St. Croix man dead this morning. Tyree Rentas was positively identified by a family member as…

John McCarthy July 11, 2024

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Peeping Tom arrested for masturbating while looking through woman’s window

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a woman reported that her neighbor was looking through her window and masturbating. Elvis "Duke" Thomas, 65, was arrested and charged Monday with indecent…

John McCarthy July 10, 2024

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What is the VIPA Airports P3 Project?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is launching a transformative Public-Private Partnership (P3) to modernize and enhance the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) on St. Croix and…

John McCarthy July 10, 2024

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Connect by video call with Social Security

We, at Social Security, continue to find ways to make doing business with us easier. With our Social Security Video Connect option, you can conduct business with us using video…

John McCarthy July 7, 2024

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Sky high consumer prices have USVI on edge

CHRISTIANSTED — The US Virgin Islands' Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, rose 9.8 percent annually in 2022, compared to 8.6 percent in 2021. The…

John McCarthy July 6, 2024

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Help police find St. Croix man wanted for assault

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man wanted in connection to an incident of domestic violence. Luis Martinez, 50, is wanted for third-degree assault,…

John McCarthy July 5, 2024

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IAM Union Members Authorize Strike Against VIWMA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2725 have overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a strike at the Virgin Islands Waste Management…

John McCarthy July 4, 2024

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Man charged with domestic violence after striking woman with sword

KINGSHILL A St. Croix man was charged with assault after striking a woman with a sword, authorities said. Reynaldo “Naldo” Rivera Jr., 20, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic…

John McCarthy July 2, 2024

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Parking set for Ten Sleepless Knights Music Festival

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department advises the public that on Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3, 2024 NO PARKING will be allowed on Strand Street, Frederiksted between…

John McCarthy July 1, 2024