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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

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Security Guard Smoking Marijuana While Driving Without License Plate Arrested On Illegal Gun Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Driving without a license plate while smoking marijuana left one St. Thomas motorist vulnerable to "Operation Gridlock" this weekend. Alexander Milton Petersen, 30, was arrested Sunday for…

John McCarthy July 20, 2022

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Woman Captured On Camera Stealing Cell Phone Wanted By Police On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help locating a St. Thomas woman who is wanted for stealing a person’s mobile device. Virgin Islands Police are searching for the female suspect…

John McCarthy July 19, 2022

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Man Wanted On Vehicular Homicide Charge In Georgia Detained By CIB

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —- A man wanted in Georgia on a vehicular homicide in Georgia is in official custody and facing extradition, authorities said. Terelle Malik Ross, 36, was detained at 9:00…

John McCarthy July 18, 2022

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Tropical Wave Expected To Bring Heavy Rains To USVI and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The best chance for flooding rains in the next five-days may result from the passage of a tropical wave, now centered around 45ºW longitude, by Wednesday evening…

John McCarthy July 18, 2022

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Help Police Find Suspect Wanted For Grand Larceny on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a female suspect on St. Thomas wanted for possession of stolen property and grand larceny. The Virgin Islands Police Department posted…

John McCarthy July 18, 2022

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DHS Urges Disabled and Senior Population to Sign Up for Disaster Registry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking anyone 60 years old or older and people with disabilities who live alone, to sign up for the Elder,…

John McCarthy July 15, 2022

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You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible

Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take…

John McCarthy July 15, 2022

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Man Charged With Smuggling Marijuana On Flight To St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was taken into custody at 11:47a.m. Thursday by the Criminal Investigation Bureau after an investigation revealed that he was in possession of at…

John McCarthy July 15, 2022