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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Will Be 8.7% In 2023; Highest Increase In 40 Years

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits…

John McCarthy October 13, 2022

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CBP Agents Detain Atlanta Fugitive At Cyril E. King Airport Monday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A wanted fugitive was detained by federal agents at the St. Thomas airport Monday based on an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Georgia. Eason Sh’Roi Polk,…

John McCarthy October 13, 2022

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Male Knocked Off Motorcycle On Veterans Drive Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after the driver of a motorcycle was knocked off of his vehicle near the St. Thomas waterfront area this evening, authorities said. The 911…

John McCarthy October 11, 2022

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Initiatives To Help Promote Children’s Libraries and Literacy

The Community of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has recently been honored with an invitation to serve as an affiliate Center for the Book. The Center for the Book was originally founded…

John McCarthy October 10, 2022

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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Auto Collision On Veterans Drive Late Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a vehicle collision that left one driver dead and one passenger injured late Friday. About 11:54 p.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center…

John McCarthy October 9, 2022

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BOATING ACCIDENT: Mariners Asked To Keep Eye Out For Person In Waters Off Lovango Cay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After a boating accident off of St. John, mariners are asked to keep a sharp eye out for a person in the water (PIW). St. Thomas Rescue…

John McCarthy October 3, 2022

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Vendors Plaza Kiosks On Way To St. Thomas, DLCA Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “The Vendors Plaza kiosks are on the way,” said Commissioner Richard T. Evangelista of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA). “I am excited to announce…

John McCarthy October 3, 2022

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Police Investigating Motorcycle Crash That Killed Driver In Frenchtown

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A driver of a motorcycle died in a fiery crash near a gas station in Frenchtown after being thrown from his vehicle on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.…

John McCarthy October 2, 2022

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The Top Events To Build A Trip Around In The Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands has been one of the success stories of Caribbean tourism lately, claiming the highest hotel occupancy across all Caribbean destinations from June 2021 to May 2022. And…

John McCarthy September 28, 2022

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Over-Filled Flatbed Truck Tips Over Onto SUV, Injuring 2 People On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a flatbed truck carrying a bin filled with dirt tipped over onto an SUV on Monday evening. It is the second accident involving…

John McCarthy September 27, 2022