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Diabetes ‘epidemic’ is a growing concern in the U.S. Virgin Islands, health officials say

CHRISTIANSTED — Diabetes continues to be a growing health crisis in the Virgin Islands, with the Department of Health calling it a "silent epidemic" affecting over 11,600 adults. The Virgin…

John McCarthy October 6, 2024

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Health Department offers free chikungunya vaccine this month

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said today that it is now the season for diseases spread by mosquitoes and encourages everyone to take steps to protect themselves…

John McCarthy October 2, 2024

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BVI man detained pending trial in human smuggling case

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A British Virgin Islands man will remain in federal custody pending trial on charges related to a human smuggling operation, federal authorities said Tuesday. Danny Dennevil, 34,…

John McCarthy October 2, 2024

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‘Network issues’ prevent Department of Finance from printing government checks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Government House said late Friday night that "network issues" have delayed the Department of Finance's printing of government payroll and retirement checks. Employees or former employees with…

John McCarthy September 21, 2024

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Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as…

John McCarthy September 13, 2024

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Tropical depression 7 pops up in Atlantic, NHC says it could become a tropical storm

MIAMI — Just one day after the peak of hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center has officially tagged Tropical Depression Seven in the Atlantic Ocean. The system was located about…

John McCarthy September 11, 2024

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Cleaning man cleaned out homeowner’s checkbook, too, cops say

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of stealing a checkbook in St. John and taking it to St. Croix to write fraudulent checks with it. Ke’Shawn K.J.…

John McCarthy September 4, 2024

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NHC tracking two tropical waves approaching our region

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms that are a little more concentrated near its axis. Environmental conditions appear…

John McCarthy August 30, 2024

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SNAP recipients to get ‘replacement’ benefits for outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announced Thursday the issuance of replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by prolonged power outages caused…

John McCarthy August 30, 2024

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Tropical wave expected to move through the USVI and Puerto Rico tomorrow

SAN JUAN — Surface high pressure over the Atlantic and a weak surface trough will promote moderate east winds through most of the workweek. Passing showers will move across the…

John McCarthy August 28, 2024