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Man Awaiting Murder Trial Tried To Kill Cat And Strangled Girlfriend: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man awaiting trial for murder allegedly tried to kill a cat and strangled an ex-girlfriend on St. Thomas, authorities said. Calijah Brewley, 22, was arrested…

John McCarthy August 14, 2022

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Protect You and Your Baby: Stay Up To Date With Vaccines: VIDOH

You have the power to protect yourself and your baby each pregnancy from serious diseases like whooping cough and flu. By staying up to date with vaccines before and during…

John McCarthy August 13, 2022

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A New – and Faster Way – To Request A Social Security Card

Do you need an original or replacement Social Security Number card? We now have a new – and faster – way for you to start online. When you go to…

John McCarthy August 12, 2022

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FEMA Approves Replacement of St. Thomas Hospital

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After several years of debate and reviews, the Office of Disaster Recovery has received a final decision from FEMA approving the replacement of the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital on…

John McCarthy August 12, 2022

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Schedule of Events Honoring Governor Charles W. Turnbull

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Here is the schedule of events in honor of Governor Charles W. Turnbull, whose body will lie in state at The Battery on St. John today and at…

John McCarthy August 11, 2022

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DPW Gets $2M Grant For Estate Thomas Road Project

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Estate Thomas neighborhood roads will receive a facelift in the very near future, thanks to a $2 million dollar grant from the Department of Interior. The Department of…

John McCarthy August 9, 2022

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VIDOJ To Host DADS Take Your Child to School Day On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Justice Department’s Access and Visitation Program and Paternity and Child Support Division is partnering with the Department of Education in the national initiative for…

John McCarthy August 6, 2022

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VIDOH Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they…

John McCarthy August 4, 2022

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VIPD Denies Using ‘Sting Ray’ Tracking Device In The USVI

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that there have been recent "unsubstantiated and reckless claims" circulating on social media — including Facebook and WhatsApp — that the VIPD is using…

John McCarthy August 3, 2022

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For Those Falling Behind In Licensing Fees, DLCA Offers ‘Apply and Comply’

CHRISTIANSTED — DLCA says if you're falling behind in keeping your licenses current — it's better for you to come forward now and own up to the problem. DLCA's Operation "Apply and…

John McCarthy August 3, 2022