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2 Education officials charged in $4 million HUD fraud scheme, feds say

CHRISTIANSTED — Two Virgin Islands Department of Education officials have been charged in a $4 million tax fraud scheme, authorities said. Department of Education Director of Maintenance, Davidson Charlemagne, 50,…

John McCarthy June 14, 2024

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St. Croix man seriously injured after dirt bike collides with truck

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man suffered head injuries and had to be flown off-island for treatment after his dirt bike collided with a pickup truck on Saturday night. Officers…

John McCarthy June 10, 2024

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Former Tourism Commissioner Pamela Richards Dies At Age 65

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Pamela C. Richards on May 23, 2024, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by…

John McCarthy June 10, 2024

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U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 Democratic caucus results

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The nationwide presidential nominating race, which kicked off in January, is now drawing to a close six months later. President Joe Biden is the only major candidate…

John McCarthy June 8, 2024

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Flash flood warning issued for St. Thomas: NWS

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — There is a flash flood warning in effect for St. Thomas until 10:30 a.m., the National Weather Service said on X. Between one and two inches of…

John McCarthy June 6, 2024

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Paul ‘Bogus’ Girard and his ‘lawless, reckless, cruel and merciless gang’ get life sentences

FREDERIKSTED — Paul Girard, 36, of St. Croix and three members of his violent criminal enterprise were sentenced to ten separate terms of life in prison for their roles in…

John McCarthy June 5, 2024

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Man accused of forging police records to gain employment

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of forging police records in order to gain employment with a government agency. Kishsion Thomas, 37. was arrested and charged with forgery, filing…

John McCarthy June 4, 2024

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St. Croix man who strangled girlfriend as she held their child charged with assault

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who strangled a woman as she held their infant child in her arms has been charged with assault, authorities said. Haakim Gordon, 29, was…

John McCarthy June 3, 2024

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Police make gun arrest after probation violation

CHRISTIANSTED — Police charged a St. Croix man with illegal gun possession Saturday morning after a probation violation, authorities said. Special Operations Bureau (SOB) officers executed a bench warrant on…

John McCarthy June 3, 2024

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5 tropical waves in May means the hurricane season is primed for more disturbances

SAN JUAN — The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is off to a mild start as forecasters on the first day of this year's hurricane season predict no tropical cyclones for…

John McCarthy June 1, 2024