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Stacey Plaskett protests at speaker vote: U.S. ‘has a territory and a colonies problem’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett protested the nonvoting status of the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories Friday— sparking mixed reactions after she accused the…

John McCarthy January 5, 2025

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Cement truck strikes ‘big rock,’ slides down hillside, killing driver

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A cement truck driver struck a "big rock" while reversing and lost control of his vehicle as it slid down a hillside and killed the driver this…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Woman’s charred body found in burning structure on St. Thomas New Year’s night

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police and fire officials are investigating after a woman's body was found in a burning structure in Bonne Esperance on St. Thomas on Wednesday night, authorities said.…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Teen arrested after illegal gun found during traffic stop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A routine traffic stop in St. Thomas on Wednesday led to the arrest of a teenager on illegal gun charges, authorities said. Amarye Farrell, 19, was arrested…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Colombian national to be deported after serving sentence for smuggling illegals

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A native of Colombia was given a half year in prison for smuggling illegal migrants into the territory, authorities said. William Giraldo Cabanzo, 59, of Bogota, was…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025

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VIPA launches tender for dredging of Charlotte Amalie Harbor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has issued an invitation to bid for the dredging of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St Thomas. VIPA is seeking a qualified contractor…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025

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Silver Airways files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Silver Airways announced Monday its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move aimed at securing additional capital and implementing financial restructuring. The regional airline…

John McCarthy December 31, 2024

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‘Multiple’ assailants with ‘long guns’ hold up victims at Point Pleasant Resort

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after "multiple" gunmen held up victims at the Point Pleasant Resort in St. Thomas just after midnight. Officers were dispatched to Point Pleasant Resort…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

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Bryan issues statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of the 39th President of the United States of America, President Jimmy Carter: "With profound sadness, I…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

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3 men from Ecuador get 6.5 years for trafficking cocaine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two men from Ecuador were given 6.5-year prison terms for trafficking cocaine last December, authorities said. Mario Montano Camacho, 41, and Juan Ignacio Reyes Delgado, 48, were…

John McCarthy December 28, 2024