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Bids Due For Mahogany Road Project

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed contractors to complete roadway improvements to Mahogany Road-Ethel McIntosh Memorial Drive on St. Croix.…

John McCarthy January 26, 2024

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Two St. Croix Men Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted of Castaways Bar Slaying

CHRISTIANSTED — Two St. Croix men accused in the gunpoint robbery killing of a federal hurricane recovery worker could face the death penalty if convicted, the prosecutor said. Enock Justin…

John McCarthy January 25, 2024

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Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Near Bliss Bar

KINGSHILL — Two men face attempted murder charges for their alleged roles in a shooting near a nightclub in Estate Glynn last October. Jose A. Quinones, 21, and Randy H.…

John McCarthy January 24, 2024

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Two men arrested after gun-butting incident, shooting in Smithfield

FREDERIKSTED — Two men were arrested after a gun-butting incident and related shooting in Smithfield on St. Croix two months ago. Francisco Navarro, 34, and Waldemal Carrion, 29, were arrested…

John McCarthy January 24, 2024

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Cops Arrest St. Croix Teen For Robbery of Minor, Robbery By Assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police arrested a teenager Monday on St. Thomas in connection to the gunpoint robbery of a minor and another robbery by physical assault. Ajani Prentice, 18, of…

John McCarthy January 23, 2024

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Traffic Stop Yields Illegal Gun, Ammunition

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with illegal gun and ammunition possession after a traffic stop Friday, Virgin Islands Police said. Zachary Rene, 23, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy January 20, 2024

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St. Croix tap water remains unsafe to drink as USVI offers only short-term solutions

CHRISTIANSTED — With no date in sight for when it will be safe to drink tap water again on St. Croix, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands announced this week that…

John McCarthy January 20, 2024

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How providing race and ethnicity data helps all Social Security customers

We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for research and statistical purposes is one way for us to…

John McCarthy January 20, 2024

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Woman Arrested For Pouring Bleach On Two Females During Heated Argument

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman was arrested for allegedly pouring bleach on two females during a heated argument. Tasha Matthew, 40, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2024

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Help Police Find St. Croix Man Wanted For Robberies In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted for two robberies in St. Thomas late last year. Ajani Prentice, 18, is wanted for robberies…

John McCarthy January 19, 2024