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Government House says $15 million in tax refunds on the way

CHRISTIANSTED — Government House spokesman Richard Motta hosted the weekly press briefing on Monday, providing several important updates. Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner at the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, and…

John McCarthy December 17, 2024

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Strengthen the family over the holidays with mental health awareness

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education asks you to join them Thursday "for an informative hour on how the holidays impact mental health." "While they can bring joy,…

John McCarthy December 16, 2024

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Police investigating killing at De Chabert basketball court

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Richmond late Friday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center got a ShotSpotter alert at 11:57 a.m.…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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2 suspects arrested for October murder of 19-year-old man

FREDERIKSTED — Two suspects in a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead in October have been apprehended, authorities said. Carlos Ayala, 19, and Casey Rivera, 35, have been arrested…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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Health Department teams up with Casino Commission to tackle problem gambling

CHRISTIANSTED — The Casino Control Commission and the Department of Health have teamed up to tackle the issue of problem gambling in the U.S. Virgin Islands, A Memorandum of Understanding,…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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Health Department hosts behavioral health panel discussions

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is spearheading a crucial initiative to engage the public in conversations about behavioral health services across the territory. The panel discussions will be held territory-wide,…

John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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Police discover illegal firearm, ammunition in man’s residence

KINGSHILL — A search warrant executed by the Criminal Investigation Bureau and the Special Operations Bureau at a unit in Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion turned up an illegal weapon and…

John McCarthy December 13, 2024

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Eulalie Rivera K-8 School resumes in-person instruction today

FREDERIKSTED —The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) told parents, guardians, and students that Eulalie Rivera K-8 School will resume in-person instruction today, Friday, December 13, 2024. All students should…

John McCarthy December 13, 2024

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Congratulations to Athlete of the Week Linyrah Melendez of St. Croix!

CHRISTIANSTED — The St. Croix District Elementary School Athlete of the Week is Linyrah Melendez. Linyrah is a 6th grader at Lew Muckle Elementary School and plays Softball. She is the top pitcher for the softball team…

John McCarthy December 12, 2024

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VIPD hosts 2024 Consent Decree Summit

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Police Department hosted a Consent Decree Summit that took place at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas this week. Some 40…

John McCarthy December 12, 2024