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VIDOH hosts comprehensive cancer plan at Second Annual Cancer Summit today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VI Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Division, in partnership with the USVI Cancer Coalition, is hosting the second annual USVI Cancer Summit to present the Territory’s…

John McCarthy July 10, 2024

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‘Male’ shot and killed in Brewers Bay today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An investigation got underway after a "male" was killed near the University of the Virgin Islands campus in St. Thomas today. Officers responded to multiple 911 reports…

John McCarthy July 8, 2024

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Kansas man with loaded gun in partner’s carry-on bag faces federal firearms charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Kansas man was arrested at Cyril E. King Airport after federal officers allegedly found the loaded .38 caliber revolver in his traveling partner's carry-on bag. Robert…

John McCarthy July 7, 2024

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Connect by video call with Social Security

We, at Social Security, continue to find ways to make doing business with us easier. With our Social Security Video Connect option, you can conduct business with us using video…

John McCarthy July 7, 2024

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Sky high consumer prices have USVI on edge

CHRISTIANSTED — The US Virgin Islands' Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, rose 9.8 percent annually in 2022, compared to 8.6 percent in 2021. The…

John McCarthy July 6, 2024

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IAM Union Members Authorize Strike Against VIWMA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 2725 have overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing a strike at the Virgin Islands Waste Management…

John McCarthy July 4, 2024

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese named first-time All-Stars on Team WNBA vs. Team USA

Clark, Aliyah Boston, Dearica Hamby, Arike Ogunbowale voted automatic WNBA All-Stars Rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will pair up in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game as members of Team WNBA taking on…

John McCarthy July 3, 2024

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Social Security to simplify disability evaluation process

When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social…

John McCarthy June 27, 2024

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Dense cloud of Saharan dust sets in

SAN JUAN — A dense Saharan Air Layer will move across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. It will occupy our islands for at least three consecutive days, starting from today…

John McCarthy June 25, 2024

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GRAND THEFT AUTO! 2 suspects arrested after taking stolen car to St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people are in custody today after a stolen rental vehicle was moved from St. John to St. Thomas. Amie Viera, 40, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy June 24, 2024