Saharan dust plume expected for Christmas Eve in USVI and PR
SAN JUAN — A plume of Saharan dust will begin affecting the local region, with direct impacts on the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow (Christmas Eve day),…
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Suspect arrested in Savanero restaurant shooting
CHARLOTTE AMALIE —Vital tips from the community led to the arrest of a St. Thomas man linked to the shooting of a woman inside a restaurant in March, authorities said…
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Man caught on video arrested for firing gun in Hospital Ground
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 34-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested after he was allegedly caught on video firing a gun in Hospital Ground, authorities said. Kennedy Pascal was arrested Saturday…
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Fugitive from justice intercepted at St. Thomas airport
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities intercepted a fugitive from justice at the St. Thomas airport this weekend. Malachi Elijah Abramson, 24, was wanted by law enforcement officials in Texas, the…
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Mass shooting at Embers Guest House leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least one person is dead and six are injured after what police called a mass shooting at Embers Guest House in St. Thomas on Saturday night.…
USVI wins 4 prestigious honors at the 2025 Caribbean Travel Awards
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly announces that the territory and a local vendor were named best in the industry in four categories in the 2025 Caribbean Travel…
Bryan amends leave proclamation for holiday season 2024-2025
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has amended the administrative leave proclamation to encompass the holiday season schedule. The following dates are officially designated for government office closures in observance of…
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Shots fired alert draws cops to man killed in Hospital Ground
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Police are investigating after a shooting in St. Thomas left one man dead in Hospital Ground Wednesday night, authorities said. Kamoui "Turtle" Francis, 34, was positively identified…
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Government House says $15 million in tax refunds on the way
CHRISTIANSTED — Government House spokesman Richard Motta hosted the weekly press briefing on Monday, providing several important updates. Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner at the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, and…
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Cops, searching for murder suspect, find 5.5 kilos of cocaine instead
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police, acting on a tip, were searching an area of waterfront St. Thomas for a murder suspect last week when they stumbled upon 12 pounds of cocaine…