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2 Women Go On Shopping Spree At Walmart With Stolen Credit Card: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas women were charged after allegedly going on a shopping spree at Walmart using a stolen credit card, authorities said. Imai Demming, 22, of Michael…

John McCarthy January 5, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands Students Return To A Virtual Classroom On January 10

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing today, Governor Albert Bryan announced he is postponing the resumption of in-person learning for public school students until January 24 while he…

John McCarthy January 4, 2022

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Infant With COVID Fights For Life At SRMC In St. Thomas For 1 Week And Counting

CHRISTIANSTED — Ten people are currently hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory's two main hospitals, officials said this afternoon. Speaking at the weekly COVID-19 press conference at…

John McCarthy January 4, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands Shortens COVID-19 Testing Window For Travelers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has updated its COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers. The new requirements mean all U.S-based travelers aged 5 or older must submit a negative…

John McCarthy January 4, 2022

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Shopper Shot In Glitter’s Jewelry Store Robbery Dies ‘During Medical Treatment’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The female shopper who was shot in the chest at Glitter's Fine Jewelry on December 4 when it was stormed by three armed men has died "while…

John McCarthy January 3, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers Now Face Mandatory Quarantine In Illinois

CHICAGO — Illinois Health officials added the U.S. Virgin Islands and two mainland states to the Chicago travel advisory list this week. The designation means that all travelers coming from…

John McCarthy January 2, 2022

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VIPD’s ‘Operation Silent Night’ Nets Guns, Ammo, 2 Arrests On New Year’s

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department — using intelligence, high visibility patrol, and technology — initiated “Operation Silent Night” on Friday night. The New Year’s Eve initiative focused…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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Police Take Guns Off The Streets During New Year’s Eve Operations: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPD Commissioner Designee Ray Martinez said St. Thomas recovered several illegal firearms and ammunition during New Year's Eve operations Friday night. A total of 11 illegal firearms…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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St. John Resident Becomes 89th Victim Of COVID-19 In The Territory, VIDOH Says

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Thursday confirmed another person has fallen victim to COVID-19. A 68-year-old man on St. John recently died from the disease,…

John McCarthy December 31, 2021

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1 Male Shot Near Commercial Condo Complex In Bovoni Monday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One male was injured after a shooting near a commercial condominium complex in Bovoni on Monday night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched by the 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy December 28, 2021