BVI drug kingpin gets 10 years in prison
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The reputed leader of BVI's drug cartel got 10 years hard time from a judge. Ruben Reyes-Barel, 37, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to 120 months…
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AMBER ALERT! Help Cops Find Missing Minor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a minor who is missing on St. Thomas. Assata Craig, 12, of Contant, was reported missing by her family, the Virgin…
BAKSHEESH TIME! Governor introduces group tapped to develop USVI airports
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islanders can now put faces to the names of the people hired to rebuild, modernize and operate the territory’s airports. Government officials introduced leadership from VIports…
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2023 income tax returns are due April 15
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — There are only a few short hours left for most people to submit their 2023 tax returns. While it’s always good to get a head start, close…
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Gun butting at Starz Hotel nets gold chain, wallet
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was hit in the head with a gun to snatch his gold chain. The case began at 2:48 a.m. today when…
U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program Announced in the USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Officials held a press conference Friday to announce the commencement of the U.S. Army “Partnership for Your Success” program in the Virgin Islands. “The PaYS program is…
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Plan for your future during financial literacy month
We celebrate ‘Financial Literacy Month’ every April to promote financial education and well-being in the United States. FLM also serves as a reminder that Social Security is a vital part…
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USVI sets a new mark for cruise ship arrivals
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The USVI reported a significant growth in cruise passenger arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019. In 2023, St. Thomas and St. Croix welcomed more than 1,600,000 passengers…
Hazardous marine, life-threatening beach conditions expected through tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Small craft advisories and high rip current risk warnings continue to be in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands through tomorrow, the National Weather Service said this…
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Women used cue sticks and beer bottles in bar brawl, cops say
CHARLOTTE AMALIE —A woman suffered visible injuries after getting hit with a pool cue in the face following an argument at a St. Thomas bar on Wednesday night. The case…