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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This increase represents a critical step…

John McCarthy October 8, 2024

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Diabetes ‘epidemic’ is a growing concern in the U.S. Virgin Islands, health officials say

CHRISTIANSTED — Diabetes continues to be a growing health crisis in the Virgin Islands, with the Department of Health calling it a "silent epidemic" affecting over 11,600 adults. The Virgin…

John McCarthy October 6, 2024

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Florida woman on probation for burglary and child neglect detained at St. Thomas airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman who was on probation in Florida was arrested at the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas for being a fugitive from justice. Candy Wiseman…

John McCarthy October 4, 2024

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Health Department offers free chikungunya vaccine this month

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said today that it is now the season for diseases spread by mosquitoes and encourages everyone to take steps to protect themselves…

John McCarthy October 2, 2024

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BVI man detained pending trial in human smuggling case

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A British Virgin Islands man will remain in federal custody pending trial on charges related to a human smuggling operation, federal authorities said Tuesday. Danny Dennevil, 34,…

John McCarthy October 2, 2024

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Government Hill in St. Thomas closed to traffic for 2 hours today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Government Hill in St. Thomas will be closed to traffic for two hours on Wednesday, October 2 — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Government House said…

John McCarthy October 2, 2024

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3 wounded after shots fired in Bovoni

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police officers responded to shots fired in the Bovoni area of St. Thomas on Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Emergency 911 dispatchers received calls starting…

John McCarthy October 1, 2024

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Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes the concerns raised on Thursday, September 26, 2024, by the kitchen staff and a segment of teachers at Lockhart…

John McCarthy September 27, 2024

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Jury finds Ramon Alberto Ledesma German guilty of 2023 assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After a three-day trial, a Superior Court jury found a St. Thomas man guilty of felony assault today, authorities said. Ramon Alberto Ledesma German, 37, was found…

John McCarthy September 26, 2024

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Ja’haile Clendinen fatally shot in Sugar Estate

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was fatally shot in Sugar Estate late Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Ja’haile Clendinen, 21, was positively identified by a family member as the…

John McCarthy September 26, 2024