NWS issues Flood Watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says "a wet and unstable weather pattern" will set the table for a moderate to high chance of flooding rains in the U.S.…
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Viya to be closed on Veteran’s Day
CHRISTIANSTED — Viya, the premier telecommunications provider in the US Virgin Islands, will beclosed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day, Jennifer Matarangas-King, Viya's Vice President of…
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Police investigating man who died in a pool of blood at St. Thomas guest house
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was found dying in a pool of blood at a St. Thomas guest house on Sunday. The case began when concerned…
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UVI student Kareem Pinney killed at Grandview Apartments in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a shooting that left 17-year-old Kareem L. Pinney dead on St. Thomas early this morning. The homicide occurred at around 2:39 a.m.…
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It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control…
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Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other…
November kicks off with hazardous seas, high surf and life-threatening rip currents
SAN JUAN — Favorable environmental conditions and abundant moisture will maintain ideal conditions for showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, NOAA Chief Meteorologist Ian Colon-Pagan said this morning. Over the…
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Routine traffic stop yields arrest on gun charge
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged with illegal gun possession after a traffic stop yielded a firearm, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Chayanne Garth Baron, 24, was arrested…
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development, with the most intense and frequent activity expected…
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Hasani Parris killed in Hospital Ground shooting
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a shooting that left 27-year-old Hasani Parris dead on St. Thomas Wednesday morning. The homicide occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when the…