St. Thomas News – Page 151 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Marine Conservation Effort Aids Key Fish Species, Study Finds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands helped aid the recovery of a fish species important in commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries, a new…

John McCarthy July 26, 2022

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‘Operation Gridlock’ Stops 4 Males With Guns At Bar On Crown Bay Dock

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Four males dressed all in black and carrying firearms on the Crown Bay Dock in the wee hours Sunday got the attention of "Operation Gridlock." K'Mahn Kishawn Hughes,…

John McCarthy July 25, 2022

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California Woman Charged With Smuggling Marijuana Into St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California woman has been charged with trying to smuggle 45 pounds of marijuana into the St. Thomas airport this weekend. Joeva Elizabeth Williams of Sacramento, appeared…

John McCarthy July 25, 2022

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34 Graduate From VIPCA Youth Training Marine Programs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPCA graduated 12 students age 18-29 years from the five-week VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship at the St. Thomas Yacht Club in June. VIPCA also graduated 22 students age 13-17…

John McCarthy July 25, 2022

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Man Accused of Rape On Mosquito Point Road Near WAPA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man accused of a kidnapping and rape near the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority surrendered to police without incident today, authorities said. Carl M.…

John McCarthy July 25, 2022

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2 Charged With Possession of Stolen Property On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two individuals were arrested Saturday by the Criminal Investigation Bureau for having stolen property. Shaniqua "Boobie" Wheatley, 29, and Renial Francis, 19, were each positively identified by witnesses, for…

John McCarthy July 25, 2022

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Another Tropical Wave To Dump Locally Heavy Rain On USVI

,SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will bring showers and isolated thunderstorms to the USVI and Puerto Rico, producing moderate to locally heavy rains, from Sunday night into early Monday morning.…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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National Hurricane Center Watching 3 Tropical Waves

MIAMI — Conditions remain quiet in the Atlantic basin, with no tropical cyclones expected over the next five days. The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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Social Security Is There For You When You’re Ready For Retirement

When you think you’re ready to retire, we’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for Social Security benefits. You should decide based on your…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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Puerto Rico and USVI Can Expect Showers and Thunderstorms By Tonight, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea will bring showers and thunderstorms, with most impact over the eastern third of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands by…

John McCarthy July 20, 2022